This is a continuation of my Spice Series. Welcome to my information on Black Peppercorns! **In ancient times, black pepper was considered the “King of Spices” and it was…
Everywhere I go these days, I seem to talk to plenty of people who take fermented cod liver oil. I am embarrassed to say that a few years ago, I…
This is a continuation of my Spice Series. Welcome to my information on Curry Leaf! **The first and most important thing to know about curry leaf is that…
This is a continuation of my Spice Series. Welcome to my information on Bay Leaves! **The bay leaf comes from the bay laurel tree, an evergreen that originates from…
This is a continuation of my Spice Series. Welcome to my information on Ginger! **Ginger is a tropical plant that has green-purple flowers and an aromatic underground stem (called…
15 Herbs for Headaches Those that know me know that I have long been a sufferer of headaches. It seems like my body's reaction to anything wrong is always in…
Herbal Teas Trying to come up with more herbal tea ideas? Here are a few more ways I use lemon balm and lavender in my beverages. Both herbs produce a…
Growing up, I remember always being sad when my parents would spray weed killer on dandelions or chop them down with the lawnmower. Imagine my delight when I researched all…
Fevers/Colds/Flus: Yarrow has long been used to treat feverish conditions. It is often used at the beginning stages of a cold or flu and is commonly combined with elder flower…