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Soothe An Upset Stomach With These 5 Herbs

Upset tummies can happen for many reasons. The foods you eat, pregnancy, and even anxiety can cause an upset stomach. There are various herbs that can be used to help ease an upset stomach. Different herbs treat different issues while some of the herbs can be used to ease several aspects of an upset stomach.

Dandelion Coffee Milkshake (Vegan)

I’ve been on a dandelion tea KICK lately. I’m not a coffee drinker, but I do like the taste of it, believe it or not. So when I’m hankerin’ for a cup of joe, I’ll reach instead for my roasted dandelion root tea bags. The result is a hot, almost chocolate-y brew that is so satisfying first thing in the morning.

The Calming Effects of Kava

I decided to spend my time off this summer in a full-immersion Spanish program. I really want to up my Spanish game, but spending my days inundated with a language I only feebly comprehend has done no favors for my chronic insomnia and persistent anxiety.

Your Guide to Summer Flowers: Pansies

The pansy is a member of the genus Viola – it is closely related to the violet and of the species Viola tricolor. Its common name is derived from the French word “pensée” meaning “thought” because the petals of the flower can resemble a human face that nods downward in contemplation.

Your Guide To Summer Flowers: Geraniums

Geraniums belong to the genus Geranium L. – Geranium P. which contains forty-four species. The plant is native to South Africa and can be found throughout the world in temperate regions and tropical mountains. They grow prolifically in the eastern Mediterranean.

Herbs 101: Lemon Balm

Lemon balm, also called Melissa officinalis and “the Herb of Good Cheer,” has easily become one of my favorite herbs in the past year. It tastes like a mellow, citrus-y herb (exactly what you would expect from something called “lemon balm”) but what I love most is that it’s an “all-in-one.” Not only is lemon balm calming for your nerves but it also has powerful healing properties and is especially helpful for killing viruses and lowering inflammation. Here are just some of the many benefits of lemon balm:

Mother Earth's Medicine Cabinet: Natural Ways To Lower Your Blood Pressure

Today's walk through Mother Earth's Medicine Cabinet will lead us down the Heart Health & Healing section. There are several different natural ways to lower your blood pressure, such as adding or eliminating certain foods in your diet.  Before we move on to the goodies in store that can help you with lowering your blood pressure, I'd like to explain exactly what high blood pressure is.

Sip On Kadha For Colds: Ayurvedic Herbal Tea

Indian kitchens and kitchen gardens come stocked with plenty of herbs and spices that we use to flavor our food and dishes with alacrity – and sometimes with quite a heavy hand as many a tourist who has tasted Indian food has paid testament to with watery eyes, a runny nose and a tongue that seems to be on fire!

Mother Earth's Medicine Cabinet: Natural Headache Relief

Did you know that there are about 150 different types of headaches that exist? Today’s walk through Mother Earth’s Medicine Cabinet will take us down the headache relief section. There is no specific cure for headaches but there is a plethora of plants, herbs, and spices that help relieve the aches and pains caused by them.

Mother Earth's Medicine Cabinet: 7 Natural Antihistamines

Allergy season is here! Itchy watery eyes combined with sneezing and a stuffy nose can really be a drag. Today’s walk through Mother Earth’s Medicine Cabinet will take us through a small section of natural antihistamines to help you through allergy season.