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Functions of the Liver

October 5, 2016 By Gwen Brown 7 Comments

Today we’re going to talk functions of the liver. But that sounds a little too boring, and too formal. I’d much rather call this “Meet Your Liver”. Today, I want to introduce you to an organ that is vastly overlooked, and underappreciated. I’ve been wanting to write a series on the liver for like 2…

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Filed Under: Health and Natural Remedies, Liver Health Tagged With: adrenals, autoimmune disease, cholesterol, eczema, hormone imbalance, liver health, thyroid, Weight Loss

Goldenrod Herb

October 16, 2015 By Gwen Brown 2 Comments

Goldenrod herb is a new project for us this year. It’s an herb that grows prolifically here, but we’re just now getting to know this gorgeous plant. And after reading about all that it does, I can’t believe it’s taken me so long to play with it. Today, we’ll talk about the myth of goldenrod…

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Filed Under: Cough Cold & Flu Remedies, Digestion Remedies, Health and Natural Remedies, Herbs From Your Yard, Natural Remedies & Recipes Tagged With: anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, bitters, cold remedy, diabetes, eczema, indigestion, sore throat remedy

Rooibos Chai Tea

August 20, 2013 By Gwen Brown 137 Comments

Roobios chia tea is a lifesaver.  I love coffee with real cream, even though I didn’t indulge daily.  So it really stunk big time when I discovered that I needed to cut out caffeine.  I was never a huge fan of herbal teas, but on recommendation of friends, I’ve discovered a few really delicious teas…

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Filed Under: Drinks & Beverages, Health and Natural Remedies, Herbs In Your Kitchen, Recipes, THM Drinks & Beverages, THM FP Drinks & Beverages Tagged With: beverages, eczema, high cholesterol, hot beverages, mom treats, roobios, rosacea, Trim Healthy Mama, Trim Healthy Tuesday

Digestive Bitters: Better than Probiotics!

August 19, 2013 By Gwen Brown 46 Comments

Digestive bitters were on the top of my “mad scientist” list this year…I had SUCH fun tinkering in the kitchen with my bitter herbs!  If you’re wondering why I would even be interested in using things that taste nasty and bitter, I’ve got some COOL stories and info for you.Got tummy issues? Potty issues?  Rumbly…

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Filed Under: Digestion Remedies, Health and Natural Remedies Tagged With: bitters, burdock, dandelion, digestive remedies, eczema, gall bladder, gall stones, indigestion

Elderberry Recipes

March 9, 2012 By Gwen Brown 20 Comments

I wanted to share my elderberry recipes, after the last post where we explored this awesome herb, and the many uses of elderberry (click here to see that post.)  These are the recipes I used to make my cold and flu busting syrup this year.  It’s a crock-pot recipe, so if  you can make chili in…

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Filed Under: Health and Natural Remedies, Herbs From Your Yard, Natural Remedies & Recipes Tagged With: anti-viral, arthritis, astringent, bladder infection, bruises, burns, cold remedy, congestion, constipation, cough, cradle cap, eczema, edema, elderberry, fever, flu remedy, IBS, indigestion, LDL cholesterol, mouth ulcers, printable herbal notebook page, rashes, seborrhic dermatitis, swelling, tuberculosis, wounds

Elderberry Herb, My New BFF

February 8, 2012 By Gwen Brown 18 Comments

Meet elderberry.  At first glance, this may not seem to be a highly attractive pick for a best friend forever.  I mean, the berries really don’t even taste all that fantastic…sort of bland.  But I’m now totally committed to this little berry.  We have a date to make elderberry syrup every fall, from now until…

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