Each year beginning in late summer, hopeful foragers travel deep into the mountains for the chance of finding a hidden trove of huckleberry bushes growing along the slopes. In the berry hunting world, sourcing huckleberry is akin to finding treasure. Because huckleberry thrives in infertile, acidic soils well above sea level, it can only be found in the wilderness. Efforts to domesticate huckleberry have proved… [read more]
How To Grow Chia Seeds + 5 Uses For The Entire Plant
August 30, 2018 by
Chia seeds are considered to be among the world’s healthiest foods. Beyond a steady source of seeds, there are plenty of reasons to include a chia plant or two in your herbal garden. Read on to learn how to grow this superfood and the many ways you can use the entire plant. About the Chia Plant A member of the sage and mint families, chia… [read more]
5 Reasons To Use Leaf Mold + How To Make It
August 29, 2018 by
When deciduous trees shed their foliage in the autumn season and carpet the forest floor, the leaves slowly decompose and release nutrients back into the earth. In the natural environment, this cycle protects soil from drying out while providing a moist growing medium for young plants and seedlings come spring. This natural process can be replicated at home to improve the health and fertility of… [read more]
How To Get Rid Of Dry Skin: 17 Home Remedies That Work
August 14, 2018 by
Dry skin occurs when we lose moisture faster that it can be replenished, resulting in red and itchy skin that feels rough to the touch and appears prematurely aged. The key ingredients needed to keep skin moisturized are humectants, emollients, and occlusives. Humectants draw moisture from the air to keep the skin hydrated. Emollients keep skin surfaces smooth by filling in spaces between the cells.… [read more]
10 Reasons To Grow Alfalfa In Your Garden
August 14, 2018 by
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) is a flowering perennial plant and member of the pea family that has been used as a forage crop for cattle since ancient times. Also known as lucerne in some parts of the globe, alfalfa is both a legume and an herb that can be harvested up to four times per growing season. It grows to a height of two feet with… [read more]
13 Tips To Stop Biting Your Nails For Good
August 8, 2018 by
Onychophagia – or nail biting – is an incredibly common stress-relieving habit that can be very hard to quit. More prevalent in boys than girls, most cases begin between the ages of 4 and 6, stabilizing from 7 to 10 years old, and the habit often becomes entrenched by the teenage years since adolescence tends to be a time of emotional tumult. Like teeth grinding,… [read more]
14 Potent Natural Remedies For Arthritis Backed Up By Science
July 31, 2018 by
Arthritis is a rheumatic disorder that causes chronic, intermittent pain which affects the joints and connective tissues. Where bones connect within the body, it expresses itself with swelling, redness, stiffness, and decreased range of motion. Though there are more than 100 types of arthritis, the most common are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that is caused by repeated wear and… [read more]
Apple Cider Vinegar For Acne – Does It Really Work?
July 16, 2018 by
Long heralded by natural living enthusiasts, apple cider vinegar can do a great many things – its inherent antimicrobial properties makes it an excellent household cleaner; it has several worthy uses in the garden; you can bathe in it to relieve painful joints and soothe a sunburn; drinking it will provide a full range of gut-friendly probiotics; use it on your hair and scalp to… [read more]
10 Evidence Based Health Benefits Of CBD Oil
July 3, 2018 by
Cannabis sativa is arguably one of the most controversial, hotly debated, and valuable cultivars in the plant kingdom. With evidence of its use stretching back to 3500 BC, it has long been cultivated for hemp oil and fibers, as a food, medicine, and recreational drug. Though hampered by the widespread criminalization of marijuana in the 20th century, the scientific study of cannabis as medicine has… [read more]
5 Steps To Making Your Own Fruit Wine + 8 Recipes To Get You Started
June 28, 2018 by
A much more natural way to imbibe this summer, fruit wine – also known as country wine – can be composed of any combination of fruits, flowers, and herbs. Budget-friendly and easy to make, homemade wines allow you to flex your culinary prowess to make a wine true to your tastes, while also producing a cleaner beverage since it doesn’t contain the preservatives or pesticides… [read more]
