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I love my herbs as much as my heirlooms for the folklore and the history. Have you ever noticed all the pretty little Rosemary Christmas Tree Topiary’s at the market for the Holiday’s? I’ve always thought they make such splendid little trees for Christmas. There are tales told of Rosemary as far back as biblical [...]
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The medicinal use of herbs is nothing new. To many, this is a new fad. The truth is that the use of herbs medicinally has been around for many thousand years. Stores can boast of hundreds of herbal mixtures, pills, and drinks to address so many ailments and issues in our lives. It can be [...]
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Herbs are used to cook, clean, deodorize, and even heal. It is not a far stretch to believe that herbs can have some psychological benefits. Many people use herbs to help with emotional problems, psychological disorders, additions, and mood swings. Read articles on psychological issues and the odds that you will find the phrase “chemical [...]
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The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) is always in the news when it comes to medications that people take. There is a misconception on their involvement with herbs and supplements. Are herbs regulated? A simple answer to this is no. The herbal supplements that you purchase do not go through FDA testing and are not held [...]
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Wildcrafting herbs can be a very educational and inspiring thing to do. It brings the herbal enthusiast into nature and helps them connect with their herbs on a whole new level. In a sense, wildcrafting is meeting the herbs on their turf. Growing herbs on our patio or in the garden can be fun and [...]
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Natural remedies are so much healthier for you to use. Yet, they do carry their own share of dangers. Any time you self-medicate, you need to be careful. You’re holding your own health in your hands. Appeal of Natural Remedies It might appear that natural remedies are the latest fad. In fact, natural remedies [...]
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I’ve never had a miscarriage, a stillborn child, or lost an infant so it’s a difficult subject for me to broach. If you have experienced a loss, I grieve with you. I’ve read a few stories from bloggers about how they’ve chosen to handle loosing a child. One lady spoke about getting paint to repaint [...]
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Collecting items from nature perfect for bringing indoors and hanging about during the Holiday Season has become a family tradition at our home. Especially now that my grandchildren take part in the hunt. Those prize pine cones that fit so perfectly in handmade wreaths and basket decorations are one of our favorites to find. Using [...]
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Herbs are one of the simplest and most effective ways to promote a healthy pregnancy and prepare for labor, birth, and postpartum. Traditionally made into teas, cooked into foods, or taken in raw plant form, it’s now common that herbs be taken in capsule form as well. The use of herbs for pregnancy and birth, [...]
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Almost a quarter of babies will suffer from colic. One minute your baby is a quiet bundle of joy, then from no where the crying starts and lasts for hours, days and weeks. Doctors don’t know what causes it, and treatments often given in the past have been shown to have little or no benefit [...]
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I think what fascinates me the most about many of our native herbs is how the Native American Tribes found uses for them. Many times by observing what was going on in nature itself. It is said that they first discovered Echinacea Angustifolia by observing how the Elk would seek it out to eat when [...]
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The crowning glory in the garden is the wildlife within Wild Bergamot is one of those Native Herbs that attracts Bees, Butterflies and Hummingbirds. It has been my goal to fill the garden with natives to create a natural habitat and add more diversity. We shouldn’t be shy about including herbs in our gardens. Many [...]
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