Tinctures are a wonderful addition to the household medicine cabinet. A tincture is a concentrated liquid herbal extract. Tinctures are really easy to make and highly effective. They are made using consumable alcohol and medicinal plants, herbs, roots, berries, or bark. For those of you who do not use alcohol, a similar product can be made using apple cider vinegar, vegetable glycerin, honey, or white vinegar.
We have all experienced not being able to sleep, whether it is due to insomnia, nightmares, stress, or an overactive mind. There are several types of teas to help you drift off to sleep. In this episode, we will go over 4 of my favorite sleepy time tea recipes.
Chamomile Tea
Chamomile is a mild tranquilizer and sleep inducer.
Spices and herbs are great for flavoring food, but did you know that they can also be beneficial for your health as well? Here are 12 super herbs and spices said to have some marvelous uses for health.
1. Turmeric
Kids are hyper, but that doesn't mean that they all need to be on some form of medication. Let's take a look at some of the approaches to calming kids the natural way. There are so many natural ways to help your little ones calm down when they're too anxious or hyper. Taking the natural approach can be safer and healthier than prescription medication, not to mention how much cheaper it is, too.
Using Teas For Calming Relaxation
Essential oils and plant extracts have become increasingly popular in recent years, but health practitioners have been using essential oils for millennia. Health, beauty, aromatherapy, cleaning, and cleansing are some of their uses. Essential oils also have mental, physical, and spiritual benefits as well.
The average shelf life for essential oils is around 3 years, but some may last longer.
Many foods, herbs and spices promote our well-being beyond merely providing nutrients. Numerous scientific studies point to the benefits associated with health and disease prevention based on our dietary choices.
The ancient Greek physician Hippocrates recognized the benefits of a veritable food pharmacy that still exists in our kitchens today when he said, “Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food.”
Golden milk, aka turmeric milk, has been a staple in Ayurvedic traditions for thousands of years. This powerful concoction helps to fight inflammation in the body and combat common illnesses including skin conditions like psoriasis, arthritis, headaches, diabetes, digestive problems, mood disorders and even Alzheimer’s. Drinking this ancient elixir is like taking several powerful prescribed medications without all of the terrible side effects!