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Garlic is the #1 Herb. Here’s why

October 15, 2022

Introduction Garlic (Allium sativum) is a species in the onion genus, Allium. Its close relatives include the onion, shallot, leek, chive, and Chinese onion. Garlic is native to Central Asia and northeastern Iran and has long been a common seasoning worldwide. It was known to Ancient Egyptians and …

The Truth About the PCR Test: What They Don’t Want You to Know

July 26, 2021

There’s no denying that in recent times, there’s been a huge push for anyone with the slightest sniffle or cough to get tested, just in case they might have that dreaded virus…you know, the one with the recovery rate of over 99.9%? We are told that getting tested is the …

Black Cohosh: The Benefits and Uses of This Powerful Herb

July 22, 2021

Black cohosh (not to be confused with blue cohosh or white cohosh, which are from a totally different herb family) is a forest herb whose root is commonly used for its medicinal properties. The native Americans greatly valued this herb, using it to treat menopause, PMS, depression, high blood pressure, …

How We Healed Our Baby’s Oral Thrush

July 14, 2021

A few weeks ago, I noticed a white coating on our little one’s mouth. I thought it was food (he had been fed some slippery elm which I assumed was still in his mouth). However, when it was still there the next day, I took a closer look. It was …

Making a Meal from Weeds: Nettle Pesto Recipe

July 6, 2021

In my family, we are always trying to find ways of preparing the most nutrient-dense food. Foods that are high in the vitamins and minerals my family needs, yet foods that can also be used to make tasty meals. One nutrient that is particularly important for us is iron…and one …

Top 5 Foods to Avoid for your Cardiovascular Health, and Just How Much Our Choices Influence Our Health (Part Two):

June 23, 2021

Top 5 Foods to Avoid for your Cardiovascular Health, and Just How Much Our Choices Influence Our Health (Part Two): Last week, we looked at the idea that what we eat can have a huge impact upon our risk of contracting coronary heart disease. In particular, we discussed foods high …

Top 5 Foods to Avoid for your Cardiovascular Health, and Just How Much Our Choices Influence Our Health (Part One):

June 23, 2021

Top 5 Foods to Avoid for your Cardiovascular Health, and Just How Much Our Choices Influence Our Health (Part One): We’ve looked at the best foods for our cardiovascular health, based on what the science shows us. Just as important as including these foods that help our heart, however, …

Top 8 Foods That Protect Your Heart and Promote Cardiovascular Health (Part Two):

June 15, 2021

Top 8 Foods That Protect Your Heart and Promote Cardiovascular Health (Part Two): Last week, we began looking at various foods that have been scientifically shown to improve cardiovascular health. Leafy greens, whole grains, berries and avocados have been shown to lower bad cholesterol, raise good cholesterol, and lower blood …

Top 8 Foods That Protect Your Heart and Promote Cardiovascular Health (Part One):

June 15, 2021

Top 8 Foods That Protect Your Heart and Promote Cardiovascular Health (Part One): With cardiovascular disease being the number one killer in Australia, it is important to minimise our risks and maximise our heart health any way we can. Many doctors lack a real understanding of nutrition and the many …

The Top 5 Herbs To Prevent Heart Attacks And Stave Off Illness

June 1, 2021

The Top 5 Herbs To Prevent Heart Attacks And Stave Off Illness Keeping your cardiovascular system healthy is one of the best ways of keeping your whole body healthy. After all, your blood pumps through every part of your body. Let’s take a look at the top 5 herbs for …

The Dangers of Heart Surgery: What You Should Know

May 31, 2021

The Dangers of Heart Surgery: What You Should Know It is no coincidence that coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death in Australia. A sedentary lifestyle, poor diet and high levels of stress are just some of the reasons for this. Many people see heart surgery as an …

7 Reasons We Need Sunshine this Winter

May 28, 2021

As we, in the southern hemisphere, head into winter, the days get shorter and colder. It becomes increasingly more difficult and increasingly less desirable to spend time outdoors. Yet, the sun plays an important role in our health. It is recommended that we get 10-30 minutes of direct sunlight (i.e., …

5 Ways to Recover from Food Poisoning Naturally

May 14, 2021

We’ve all been there: we eat something that disagrees with us, and spend the next day or two paying the price. Caused primarily by improper food handling by which bacteria is bred and spread, the symptoms of food poisoning can be most unpleasant. Feelings of nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fever …

The decoction method of herbal extraction

April 20, 2021

Last week, we discussed the three main methods of herbal infusions. In addition to the three methods of infusion, there is the decoction method of extraction. Decoctions are the main method used to extract the active ingredients from herbs for use in fomentations, syrups and enemas. The decoction method …

Infusion methods of herbal extraction

April 20, 2021

In last week’s blog post, we discussed the evolution of herbal extraction, along with the effect of heating herbs. This week, we will be taking a look at the various methods of herbal extraction, as well as the positives and negatives of each method. From the beginning times of herbal …

The Herbal Extraction Process

April 16, 2021

A while ago, I wrote a blog post about why we chose to use alcohol as the solvent of choice in the production of our herbal tinctures. Today, I am going to discuss the concept of herbal extraction processes for herbal tinctures. If you’ve ever made a pot of tea …

Some Healthy Meal Inspiration for Your Family

April 16, 2021

In last week’s blog, I talked about the importance of avoiding a food rut, and trying to vary the meals we serve our families each week. This week, I wanted to share with you just a few of the recipes that feature regularly on our family’s meal rotation. With some …

How to Keep Your Meals Healthy and Interesting

April 15, 2021

When you’re running a household, it’s really easy to get into a rut when it comes to meals. How often do you end up serving the same foods again and again? You find a few meal that the kids like, and end up rotating between them. There are probably a …

Weeds for Wellness

April 7, 2021

For anyone who keeps a garden, weed control seems to be a constant struggle–especially if you try to tackle the problem without resorting to using harmful chemicals such as Glyphosate. Yet, many of the weeds which we try so hard to eliminate can actually be used for medicinal purposes. In …

A Natural Approach to Healing Sickness

March 30, 2021

Just a few weeks back, my wife remarked that it had been a year since any member of our family had suffered from a cold. She remembered clearly, because she had just got over her last cold as she was preparing to travel to Perth to celebrate her niece’s birthday. …

Plantain for your Herbal First Aid Kit:

March 23, 2021

The backyard lawn of our current house is full of weeds. Red Clover, Dandelion, Plantain and many others I don’t even know the name of. It looks pretty in its own way in the summer, with all the flowers blooming. Yet, the downside is that it gets covered with bees …

Top Herbs for Mental Health

March 12, 2021

Last week, we discussed the toll that the Covid lockdowns took on the mental health of many Australians. Rates of anxiety and depression skyrocketed, along with prescriptions that doctors were handing out, to help people to deal with these very conditions. Yet, pharmaceutical drugs are not your only option, should …

The State of Mental Health in the Covid Era:

March 11, 2021

The State of Mental Health in the Covid Era: The past year has been a tumultuous one, and has affected many people in ways they never thought possible. Worries over such things as job security, the economy, the future of the country, our health and that of our loved …

The Long-Term Benefits of Exercise

February 25, 2021

The Long Term Benefits of Physical Activity: In last week’s blog post, we looked at the short term benefits that increasing our physical activity can have upon our health. This week, I would like to explore the various ways that it can help us in the long term. …

The Short-Term Benefits of Exercise

February 23, 2021

The Short-Term Benefits of Physical Activity: We live in a world that is becoming increasingly sedentary. We use cars instead of walking or cycling; we use lifts and escalators instead of climbing the stairs; we spend more and more hours in front of the TV and computer, watching Netflix …

Why do we Use Alcohol in Our Tinctures?

February 8, 2021

Why do we Use Alcohol in our Tinctures? Since the inception of herbal medicine, herbalists have been using alcohol in one form or another to extract the medicinal properties (phytonutrients) from plants. This extract is what is known as a herbal tincture. To many, using alcohol in a health-promoting …

How to Take Care of your Skin

February 1, 2021

The body’s largest organ When one thinks of the organs of the body, the heart, lungs, kidney and liver are usually what spring to mind. Yet, in fact, the skin is the body’s largest organ, and its largest elimination channel. The great herbalist, the late Dr. John Christopher, called …

Could you be experiencing leaky gut?

February 1, 2021

Leaky gut, sometimes known as intestinal permeability, is a condition which results in perforations (holes) and damage to the lining of the intestines. This allows toxins and partially-digested fats and proteins to directly enter the bloodstream. This often results in inflammation and allergic reactions. Just some symptoms of leaky gut …

The Health Benefits You Didn’t Know About Milk Thistle

April 22, 2020

Hawthorn Berry was briefly discussed in the previous blog about its effectiveness to treat heart problems and many more. Its healing power is truly fascinating and can’t be denied. Many studies really spare their time discovering this kind of plant and it’s really worth it. Let’s move on now in …

The Healing Power of Hawthorne Berry You Wish You Knew Before

April 22, 2020

Recently, our topic is all about the usefulness of Aloe Vera. Its effectiveness was proven and tested by many research and studies. It is known for the capability of treating skin conditions and digestive problems. Now, let’s see what Hawthorn Berry offers as a healing herb. Its benefits are undeniably …

The Proven Health Benefits of Ginseng

April 18, 2020

In the previous article, we discussed the most powerful and versatile herb called Lobelia. This herb gives promising effects if you are suffering from respiratory disorders, depression, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder(ADHD), and even drug addiction. Now, let’s talk about the health benefits of Ginseng. But before that, we should tackle …

Lobelia: The Most Powerful And Versatile Herb

April 13, 2020

In our previous article, we learned about the impressive health benefits of Echinacea on immunity, anxiety, inflammation, skin health and blood sugar. Just as beneficial as Echinacea, we explained why you should try using Lobelia. But before we explore this further, let’s tackle first its history, and how it was …

The Healing Power of Echinacea

April 9, 2020

We learned that cayenne pepper has beneficial effects on our health due to its active component and this helpful plant can easily be grown either indoors or outdoors. Just like cayenne pepper, Echinacea has a lot of awesome health benefits too. Echinacea belongs to the daisy family that is natively …

Reasons Why You Should Start Growing Cayenne Pepper

April 3, 2020

From the noteworthy words of the father of Western Medicine, Hippocrates, ” Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food”, garlic is one of the helpful plants that has proven this quote. It’s not only used for culinary but also medicinal purposes. We learn the uses of garlic …

The Awesome Power of Garlic

April 1, 2020

Herbs have been helpful since ancient times. They have been admired for their pleasant smell and how they add flavor to what we eat and drink. Above that, they are best used as medicines for common health conditions. One of these helpful herbal plants that we tackled was Elderberry (Sambucus …

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