I mentioned the Vinegar of the Four Thieves when talking about natural bug spray alternatives, but this health tonic is so much more! This herbal tincture is easy to make and works for so many purposes (more on that below). We use it both internally for illness and externally for a natural insect repellant. The Legend of the Four Thieves And if you’re wondering about the name… According to legend, the Vinegar of Four Thieves came from a specific combination of herbs used by four thieves during the Bubonic Plague. The story goes that four thieves, one of whom was an…

Headaches are often a sign of a deeper problem (like magnesium deficiency). Sometimes though headaches have a practical cause, like five-kids-playing-marching-band-in-the-house-syndrome. Whatever the case, a natural headache relief stick can help. I almost never get headaches anymore since changing my diet and boosting my magnesium levels. Every once in a while there’s unavoidable stress or noise though and I can feel a headache coming on. I keep this headache relief stick on hand for times like these. This blend is made with a combination of cooling essential oils that help relieve stress, tension, and nerve pain. It’s also great for…

It’s always fascinating to me to learn about the health benefits of common kitchen spices. We use ground cumin powder when we make chili, tacos, curry, or fajitas (which is often!). In fact, cumin is the star in a whole host of Mexican, Spanish, Middle Eastern, and Indian dishes. In the US, cumin is commonly used in packaged taco seasonings, but please … don’t eat those! Make a quick and easy spice mix (listed later in this post) and skip the sodium and fillers found in those little packets. Cumin is so much more than just another spice to add to a…

Indigestion, motion sickness, morning sickness… all of us experience nausea at some point. I still remember a particularly bad case of food poisoning from years ago! Dealing with nausea is never fun, but these home remedies for nausea can help. What Causes Nausea? Like anything in life, there’s no silver bullet when it comes to solving feelings of nausea. Step one is figuring out what’s causing the problem. This makes it easier to choose the right natural remedy. Even if you don’t know the source of your upset stomach though these natural remedies are still helpful. Motion Sickness Whether it’s in…

Turmeric is something you’ll always find in my kitchen (and my medicine cabinet). Known for its bright yellow color, turmeric root has numerous health benefits. It also doesn’t taste the greatest on its own. These fat bombs are a delicious way to get your daily turmeric supplement! Benefits of Turmeric So why is turmeric so amazing? This rhizome has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years and is native to Southeast Asian culture, specifically India. Its bright yellow color comes from its curcuminoids, some of which are extracted for curcumin supplements. There are over 7,000 clinical studies on the effects…