Spearmint essential oil is similar to peppermint essential oil. It has a pleasant minty aroma and refreshing characteristics like peppermint, and it is often substituted for it in aromatherapy as peppermint can be too strong for some people, and it may even induce skin irritation or other unwanted side effects on sensitive skin. Spearmint, officially known as Mentha spicata, is a safer, milder alternative with… [read more]
How To Create Your Own Thriving Backyard Water Garden
September 20, 2018 by
There are many reasons to undertake the project of building your own backyard water garden. For some people, it is the appeal of aquatic plants like the water lily and lotus with their brilliant and exotic flowers. For others, it’s the soothing sound of a babbling stream or waterfall that inspires them. Experienced gardeners may find the sheer challenge of building their own water feature… [read more]
12 Valerian Root Benefits – Improves Sleep, Eases Anxiety, Reduces Stress & More
September 19, 2018 by
Valerian root is native to Europe, although today it can be found growing wild in grasslands of parts of Asia and in North America. It’s also used as an attractive garden plant. It contains volatile oils, including valerenic acids, less volatile sesquiterpenes and valepotriates (esters of short-chain fatty acids), which are active compounds believed to be responsible for valerian’s ability to provide a calming, restorative effect… [read more]
How To Make A Natural Teeth Whitening Powder
September 19, 2018 by
Everyone likes a bright, healthy smile. However, using over-the-counter teeth brightening creams or even getting a whitening treatment from your dentist is expensive and, honestly, scary. These bleaching treatments contain a hodgepodge of high-strength chemicals that can make teeth more sensitive and can permanently damage the tooth enamel and gum tissue if overused. There is good news. There are natural ways to whiten teeth, keep them healthy, and remineralized… [read more]
10 Health Benefits Of Hawthorn Berries
September 18, 2018 by
Known as the “heart herb,” hawthorn is widely recognized for its ability to improve cardiovascular performance and lift spirits. Historically, every part of the plant including flowers, leaves, stem, berries and even bark was used to make medicine in ancient Greece and Asia. Hawthorn berries were a staple in the diet of Native Americans who also revered them for their medicinal properties and used them… [read more]
Witch Hazel: 14 Surprising Uses For This Powerful Little Bottle
September 18, 2018 by
Witch hazel is a topical astringent derived from the bark and leaves of Hamamelis virginiana, the common or North American witch-hazel shrub. Native Americans have long recognized the medicinal properties of witch hazel and used a decoction of the boiled plant parts to treat skin irritations and tumors. Nowadays this popular herbal remedy is recognized world-wide as a natural cleanser and toner, but witch hazel… [read more]
10 Coconut Milk Benefits For Hair, Skin & Health
September 18, 2018 by
Coconuts are grown in abundance in southern Asia, Malaysia, and Polynesia. While they’re often confused for being a nut, a coconut is actually a one-seeded drupe, a fruit that consists of an outer skin and a pulpy, succulent middle layer, with a hard, woody inner shell that encloses a single seed. In Sanskrit, the coconut palm is known as Kalpavriksha, which means the “‘tree which… [read more]
11 Ways To Have An Abundant Winter Garden No Matter Where You Live
September 17, 2018 by
Though the warm summer and spring months are the most popular and easy times of the year to grow crops, fall frosts don’t have to stop the harvest. It is possible to grow a bountiful garden throughout even the most frigid winter months if you follow these simple steps. Though those residing in states such as Florida and Louisiana are unlikely to share frost concerns,… [read more]
How To Start A Small Farm Business – It’s Not As Difficult As You Think
September 17, 2018 by
Who doesn’t dream of ditching the cubicle for the fresh air of farm fields? It’s a common desire to leave the rat race behind and cultivate a closer connection with the land, but for most of us, the idea never gets off the ground. But here’s the reality; the barriers to entry towards starting your own small farm business aren’t as extreme as you might… [read more]
12 Ways To Naturally Flu-Proof Every Spot In Your Home
September 13, 2018 by
As the official flu season begins, it’s important to find ways to keep illness at bay. While the impact of the flu can vary, there is no doubt that it places a substantial burden on the health of millions of people in the U.S. every year. The Centers for Disease Control has estimated that influenza has resulted in between 9.2 million and 60.8 million illnesses,… [read more]
