Category: herbs

How to Make an Herbal Extract Tincture–Easy Step by Step Guide

There are many variations to the following, but the basic procedure here will get you through just about any situation when it comes to making any kind of herbal extract you’d care to. Fill a blender half-full with the herb or herbs of your choice (any kind of blender will do in a pinch, but…


Natural Home Remedies for Headaches: 3 Ways to Relieve the Pain

Traffic jams. Tight schedules. Work problems. Family demands. The stresses of everyday life can give us all a throbbing headache from time to time, but popping painkillers isn’t the only way to escape the nagging thump. In fact, quite a few home remedies have been proven effective in relieving the pain and tension associated with…


Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, Father of Homeopathy

Commentary In Washington, D.C., there is only one monument dedicated to a physician, a German doctor by the name of Dr. Samuel Hahnemann (1755–1843). Hahnemann was the founder of homeopathy. The monument was dedicated in 1900 with President William McKinley, who gave his support and attendance. It’s located at the east side of Scott Circle…


These 7 Plants Are Natural Repellents to Keep Fruit Flies Out of Your Home

Fruit flies are perhaps the most annoying of household pests. They barge right in and make themselves quite at home. With a knack for gravitating toward ripe fruits; veggies; and even stagnant drains, fruit flies are causing quite a nuisance this time of year. While not on anyone’s list of devastating catastrophes, fruit flies are…


Steak with Chimichurri Sauce

One of our absolute favorite things to do during summer is to throw luscious steaks over a smoking grill. Few things are more tantalizing than perfectly cooked ribeye steaks or New York steaks – tender and flavorful and beautifully charred. About the only thing that can make said steaks even more appealing is pouring fresh…


Sleeping Pill Side Effects? Try Fragrant Herbs to Help You Sleep Until Dawn

If falling asleep becomes challenging, your doctor may prescribe sleeping pills. However, people who take sleeping pills for long periods are concerned about side effects, including sleepwalking, memory loss, and increased risk of dementia. In addition, the longer an individual takes sleeping pills, the less effective they become. Is there an alternative to improve sleep…


Tonsils: Silent Gatekeepers of Immunity, Synergistic Ways to Heal Them (Part 1)

The COVID-19 pandemic has given us a unique opportunity to discover the true power of our innate immunity—a gift of immense power. With this incredible force, some individuals have been able to fight off the virus without experiencing a single symptom.  In this series, “The Miraculous Immune System,” we’ll explore the immune system’s layer upon…


Toxic Heavy Metal ‘Forever Chemicals’ Found in Major Brand Name Spices | Facts Matter

There is a new and rather serious warning about the spices that are in your food and pantry. According to an analysis conducted by Consumer Reports, many of the spices that are very likely to be in your cupboard right now contain high levels of dangerous heavy metals. This report investigated many different types of…


Tips to Improve Negative Health Impacts of Staying up Late

With today’s 24-hour-per-day availability of activity, the demands of work and school extended by remote access, and the ever-colorful allure of nightlife, many end up burning the midnight oil on a regular basis. Studies have found that regularly staying up late can damage the brain and cause symptoms such as memory loss. How can we…


Spring Tonics: The Best Cleansing Herbs—and Recipes—to Welcome the New Season

There’s a natural rhythm to seasonal eating. After a winter stuffed on heavy stews, brothy soups, and hearty root vegetables, spring feels lighter. If you head to the farmers market, you’ll find that the last of the winter squash, onions, plump cabbage heads, and knobby celery roots have disappeared, making way for delicate, green things….