My Favourite Natural Remedies for Colds and Flu
Here are my favourite natural remedies to help boost the immune system, restore the respiratory tract, and calm heavy coughs.
Home Remedies
Healing Mullein Tea for Coughs
Mullein is a herb that has many healing powers. Whenever one of our family members has a bad cough, I immediately make a big pot of mullein tea. It’s leaves and flowers contain saponins, which are natural detergents that encourage the body to remove excess mucous from the lungs. It also has mucilage, a gelatinous […]
Homemade Elderberry Syrup to Fight Colds & Flu
With the cold and flu season upon us, I like to turn to elderberry syrup – my favourite arsenal to help prevent and treat colds and flu in my family. Elderberries naturally contain vitamin A, B, and C, and complex sugars that stimulate the immune system. Studies have found that elderberry weakens a virus’ ability […]
How to Buy Good Quality Essential Oils
There is a lot of interest in using essential oils these days. And for good reason. They offer many therapeutic benefits and be used to treat a huge host of physical, emotional, and mental health conditions. But how do you know if the essential oil you’re buying is good quality? Check out the video below […]
Healing Calendula Body Salve Recipe
Many body moisturizers on the market are filled with fragrances, parabens, and other harmful chemicals, as well as fillers that don’t really do much for our skin. The good news is that it can be really easy to make an effective body moisturizer. This recipe here is particularly good for dry, itchy skin, which is […]