Elderberry recipes are at top of my list to vanquish cold and flu symptoms. Not only do elderberries (Sambucus mexicana and S. nigra) enhance the immune system, their antiviral properties hinder flu virus from penetrating cell membranes. The berries are also rich in...
The best home remedy for a cold or flu is to stop it from taking hold in the first place. Fill your meals with nourishing herbs and spices, practice your self-care, and immediately address those little symptoms that you notice at the onset of a sickness, like...
You’ve heard that prevention is the best medicine. Well, it really is true. Herbs work best for you if used in a preventive manner. It’s not just a question of, “What herb is good for a cold?” or “What do I take to get rid of my cough?” Prevention is a key piece that...
Like many seasonal celebrations, decorating a Christmas tree is an ancient tradition rooted in our relationship with the earth and the plants. As we bring evergreen trees into our homes and enjoy their beautiful colors and aromas, we can also be grateful for the many...
We always have a bottle of cold and flu cordial around the house. Anytime someone feels something coming on, they take a shot, and the cold never comes! Learn how to make this elderberry cordial recipe, and you will have a delicious herbal drink to prevent sickness. I...
Here I talk about one of my favorite winter wellness tips: hydration. But not just hydration with water – hydration with oil. Check out how you can use this simple home remedy to boost immunity and stay healthier this winter.
This is a simple, easy to make and easy to use herbal remedy that really helps knock out all kinds of coughs… I use this remedy for anyone over 7 years old. For children and elderly, I use a little less pepper… Know anyone with a cough right now? This can...
Here’s something a little different you can do with your Christmas tree! Make yourself some Christmas tree medicine in the form of a simple herbal steam to clear out the holidays! Do you have a Christmas tree? Then you have the perfect ingredient for a clearing,...
Are you a parent, feeling frustrated, like you should know how to take better care of everyone during cold season? You know the story, first it’s a runny, nose, then it’s an ear infection, or a stomach ache….. Do you wish you knew how to stop a cold or even prevent it...
There are many large pomegranate trees in the old part of Vacavile, the town I grew up in. Some of them are over 50 years old….. We would raid the trees, come home with lots of fruit but my mom quickly sent us outside to eat our messy red plunder. Our clothes would be...