Natural Remedies for Ear Infections
Ear infections, also called otitis media, are infections of the middle ear, the air-filled space behind the eardrum. They are often caused by a bacterial or viral infection. I find that I can reliably resolve an ear infection in several hours by using natural methods such as herbal tinctures, ear oil, essential oils, and other natural remedies.
Layered Herbal Medicine: Healing for Our Times
There is a profound relationship that we can access between using herbs and healing emotional traumas. Each plant might have something specific to offer to deepen our healing process. I believe herbs can help us remember something fundamentally true about ourselves – that we are connected to all life, and therefore not alone.
Herbs for the Sinuses
Antibiotics don’t treat sinus infections well. For this reason, I have seen many doctors recommending neti pots to their patients. Neti pots, herbs, and essential oils can be key to resolving sinusitis. Herbs that thin mucus, fight infection, soothe tissues and encourage expectoration are very helpful.
Herbs for Resilience
There are many herbs that can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Antiviral and Immune Support Herbs
Common herbs, essential oils and easy recipes you can use to support your immune system and fight viral infections.
Herbs for Infertility
Herbs and natural remedies for infertility and to support a healthy pregnancy.
Treating Menopause Naturally
Menopause is a natural phase of a woman’s life cycle. Learn to support it using herbs and natural remedies.
Herbs to Heal the Skin
It’s important to work both internally and externally when you want to heal the skin. Here is an herbal apothecary to help keep the skin healthy and vibrant.
Herbs and Essential Oils for Children
Learn which herbs and essential oils are safe to use for your child.
Eight Best Essential Oils for First Aid
A detailed discussion of the 8 best essential oils for first aid, including six downloadable recipes.
Herbs for Digestive Health
Herbs and supplements to aid in digestion, food allergies, and other GI health issues.
Borage for Courage
Learn how to make and use flower essences. Borage flower essence is very good for courage.
Celebrating First Menstruation
In our culture, menarche is often left uncelebrated. As a significant life passage for most young women, let’s delve into how to repair this.
Herbs for Surgery
Knowing which herbs and nutrients to use after surgery will significantly improve recovery.
Are Essential Oils Safe? Part 2
Learn baout common dilutions, carrier oils, essential oil adulteration, testing for impurities, and the best practices to keep your essential oils fresh.
Are Essential Oils Safe?
Like all plant-based remedies, essential oils need to be used with thoughtfulness, care, and respect for all life.
Herbs for the Heart and Cardiovascular System
Information and a list of herbs that have specific healing effects on the cardiovascular system.
Tending Mother Ocean: Herbs for the Lymph
The lymphatic system is a network of vessels, structures, nodes, and organs containing lymph fluid. The lymph works closely with the circulatory system to maintain cellular health.
Herbal Switchels
The Winter Tonic Herbal Switchel is delicious and very versatile. I hope you enjoy it and that it might even become one of your family’s go-to remedies for the fall and winter months.
Does Natural Birth Control Work?
While the Rhythm Method is notorious for its high failure rate, FA is extremely reliable, based on sound scientific knowledge and research.