How-To

Homemade Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is known for its many health benefits. ACV is made by fermenting apples, but you don't need to buy a bunch of apples for this, just use the scraps. Remove the seeds (so you can grow your own apple trees) and save the cores, stems, and leftover apple pieces.

Shot of Tomato and ACV

Incorporating apple cider vinegar into your daily life can benefit your overall health. For some, taking an ACV shot is easier with the savory flavor of tomato as opposed to a fruit juice.

Shot of Cranberry with ACV

Cranberries and apple cider vinegar are known for their individual health benefits. Both are known to help with weight loss by regulating blood sugar, easing digestive complaints, and promoting cellular health by reducing oxidative stress.

Chrysanthemum Tea (Hot and Cold)

Chrysanthemum tea has many health benefits. It is known to reduce fevers, ease sore throats, alleviate cold symptoms, detoxifies the body, regulates the immune system, improves vision, helps with vertigo, and much more. This aromatic tea is easy to make and has a bold flavor.

Chrysanthemum Poultice

Chrysanthemums are known to ease red, dry, itchiness from conditions such as conjuctivitis of the eye and eczema of the skin. It also helps with acne and even boils.

Natural Remedies for Colds and Flu: The Power of Onion Poultices

Often, the worst part of colds and flu is the lingering cough. Onions are known to greatly benefit the respiratory system. Making a simple onion poultice can provide relief for hours.

Bread That Heals

Have you ever read the ingredient list of grocery store bread? Even the so-called "healthy" bread has way more ingredients that you actually need. One of the more popular brands has 21 ingredients. Julia Child's bread recipe only has 5 ingredients.

Fermented Honey Garlic

Anything fermented is going to boost health, especially immunity. Fermented foods, honey, and garlic are powerhouses on their own. When you bring them together, you have a triple threat against sickness and disease, all in one jar.

Mullein Tea

Mullein is excellent for respiratory problems, such as dry, hacking cough, bronchial congestion, and asthma. Sipping this warm tea can ease symptoms and help the body recover from respiratory illness.

Mimosa Tea

The mimosa tree, known as "the happiness tree", has mood-lifting abilities. With it's beautiful, pink flowers, the mimosa tree has medicinal benefits that most everyone can enjoy.

Thyme-Infused Honey

Honey and thyme are effective in helping with cold symptoms. This remedy is known to relieve cold symptoms, like cough and sore throat.

Tea Thyme

Thyme has many benefits for cold and flu symptoms. Making a tea with thyme can relieve cough, congestion, and sore throat.

Ashwagandha Cocoa

As if hot cocoa isn't soothing enough, adding ashwagandha to your cup takes relaxation to a whole new level.

Relax with The Relaxer (Magnesium)

My favorite way to relax and ease into a good night's sleep is with a magnesium bath.

Golden Milk

Golden Milk is a warm milk recipe that is known for its anti-inflammatory benefits. It also provides relief for digestive issues, the common cold, and even helps with sleep.

Turmeric Tea

After eating junk food the night before, I woke up feeling like my joints were rusted and I could barely move. I was experiencing systemic inflammation.