By Tim Shanley Even if you have ample experience in the world of natural cures and remedies, there are still some options out there that could surprise you. Most home remedies are the result of centuries of experimentation. It’s all…
Natural Tick Protection
By Lisa Pecos Spring isn’t all warm weather and sunshine, it’s also the kick-off to tick season. Ticks are tiny insects that carry big risks to humans and pets. Cases of tick-borne diseases, such as Lyme disease, are on the…
7 Natural Ways to Boost Your Immunity during Cold and Flu Season
By Lisa Peco Cold and flu season may be in full swing but that doesn’t mean you have to take it lying down. You can help your body fight off a cold or flu by keeping your immune system strong…
5 Ways to Feel More Awake Without Turning to Caffeine
By Jamell Andrews Most people feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day and spend their day on overdrive, fuelling themselves with coffee just to try to make it through. Though caffeine has been found to have certain health…
5 Ways to Treat a Cold Naturally That Actually Work
By Jamell Andrews Cold remedies are a dime a dozen and almost everyone you know has a natural cold remedy that they swear by, but do any of them actually work? The following are natural ways to treat a cold…
Natural Alternatives to Air Fresheners and Sprays
By Lisa Pecos Chances are you love the wonderful fragrances of room sprays and other air fresheners. Who doesn’t? Unfortunately, these products contain chemicals, such as ethanol and even formaldehyde, which can trigger allergies, asthma attacks, and migraines in some…
Relieve and Prevent Heartburn Naturally
By Jamell Andrews Heartburn, though not usually serious, can be quite uncomfortable. The telltale burning sensation behind the breastbone can be triggered by acidic foods, your lifestyle, and more. It happens when stomach acids make their way up the esophagus,…
6 Best Uses for Tea Tree Oil
By Eirian Hallinan If you’re only going to have one essential oil in your medicine cabinet, then tea tree oil should most certainly be it. The oil, which comes from the leaves of the Melaleuca alternifolia plant, has been…
Vitamins to Treat Anxiety and Stress
By Lisa Pecos In an age where anxiety and stress disorders are increasing and doctors are prescribing more and more antianxiety and antidepressant drugs than ever before. While this can be attributed to also living in an age where we…
Honey: Keeping You Healthy from the Inside out
By Jamell Andrews Honey has long been used for more than just sweetening a cup of tea. For centuries, people have believed that honey has healing properties and it’s been used since ancient times to treat everything from stomach issues…