Natural Living

In the simplest of terms a tincture is a concentrated liquid extract made from herbs. Tincturing herbs is another safe and effective way to preserve fresh, homegrown herbs…one that our ancestors knew very well. It captures the medicinal properties of the plant material and extends their shelf life significantly. The empowerment and sense of satisfaction you …

We all know that water is foundational for our good health and survival — nothing can replace it. However, these days it seems like everywhere you look headlines like this appear… Fluoride and infants – Why parents are not being told about fluorosis Most bottled waters are glorified tap water Bottled Water is hazardous to you and our world …and …

Before we dive into the “how-to” portion of this month’s series on Creating a Kitchen Pharmacy let’s take a look at a few best practice guidelines that everyone should implement when preparing herbal remedies at home. I first want to encourage you today by saying, if you’ve been cooking homemade meals for any length of …

When preparing your kitchen for a return to home-based medicine — and for making a variety of medicinal herbal remedies — you may be relieved to discover that you already have most of the equipment needed. Simple, common kitchen tools are often all that is required. These are the supplies that I have found very useful in setting up my own kitchen pharmacy:  1. Non-reactive and …

I am my own healer. I have a radiant voice within that guides me. I can make decisions for myself. I can rely on others as needed, but at my discretion. It is my body, my health, my balance, and my responsibility to make right choices for myself. Right choices include working with competent health-care …

uring these uncertain times — times of change — there are many individuals and families in search of an altogether different approach to treating minor illnesses and ailments. For some, this is the next step in their natural-living lifestyle, for others it’s all about self-sufficiency, and concern over the rising cost of healthcare dominates the thoughts of others. No matter what your motivation, the question remains — how …