Natural Living Ideas

Nothing soothes the soul and body more than a steaming hot cup of ginger tea on a blustery winter day, or a tall glass of refreshing iced ginger tea to cool you off in the heat of summer. This root has been used for over 5,000 years in hundreds of countries as a remedy for many common ailments such as digestive issues, inflammation, and arthritis,… [read more]

Ah, there is nothing like a piping hot bowl of oatmeal on a chilly winter morning. The warm oats fill your belly and heart, giving you the nutrients and the energy to make it till lunch. Oatmeal has long been heralded as a potent superfood but is often overshadowed by more flashy ingredients such as coconut oil and kale. While drinking a green smoothie, jam-packed with… [read more]

Tonsil stones, also known as tonsilloliths, are calcified bits of debris that can get lodged in the crevices of your tonsils. They are made up of dead cells, mucus, bacteria, and food particles. Once trapped in the folds of your tonsils, they harden into yellowish stones. While tonsil stones may not exhibit obvious symptoms, one major indication you might have them is recurrent, foul-smelling breath.… [read more]

Oolong tea is a particular type of partially oxidized tea that is considered neither green tea nor black tea but falls somewhere right in the middle. It originated deep in the heart of China, and thankfully found its way into the western tea-drinking culture. This smooth blend not only tastes terrific, but has been used for hundreds of years across the world to help relieve… [read more]

Gandoderma lucidum is an edible medicinal mushroom native to Asia. It has been used therapeutically for at least 2,000 years, going by the name “reishi” in Japan and “lingzhi” in China. Thriving in hot and humid environments, reishi is characterized by its reddish, glossy, kidney-shaped cap on a stout stem. Growing in clusters on the stumps of deciduous trees, reishi can also sometimes form elongated… [read more]

Epsom salt, or magnesium sulfate, is a well-known compound that has been used across the world for hundreds of years to soothe aching joints, relieve skin conditions, and provide peace and restfulness. This chemical compound is made up of magnesium, sulfur, and oxygen, and though it is similar in appearance to whole table salt, is not as notorious for internal use, and is not composed… [read more]

Though we all spend a third of our lives asleep, there’s a good chance you believe many misconceptions about the process. If you think it’s dangerous to wake up sleepwalkers, that sleeping in on weekends can make up for a week of sleep loss, and that sleeping pills are harmless, then this article is for you. Below, we’ll look at 24 sleep myths and the… [read more]

A deceptively simple concoction, peanut butter is essentially roasted peanuts whipped up into the consistency of a spreadable paste. Whether smooth or chunky, salted or sweetened, peanut butter is a staple in kitchen pantries everywhere – perhaps because it lends itself equally well as a spread, sauce, dessert, snack, and smoothie. There are hundreds of recipes that use PB to balance and compliment sweet and… [read more]