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Essential Oils | Home Medical Care | Natural Living

The Best Home Remedy for Ear Infection: Tea Tree Oil

The Best Home Remedy for Ear Infection: Tea Tree Oil This blog post will explore how tea tree oil ear infection home remedy, known for its powerful antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, can be used as a home remedy for ear infections.  As a registered nurse passionate about natural health and holistic care, I have seen…

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Herbal Remedies | Herbs | Natural Living

Health Benefits of Nettle: Best Natural Uses and Recipes

Health Benefits of Nettle: Best Natural Uses and Recipes This post contains affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy.  Health Benefits of Nettle The health benefits of nettle, scientifically known as Urtica dioica, are numerous and have been recognized for centuries. This perennial flowering plant is found in various regions, including North America and North Africa,…

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Essential Oils | Herbal Remedies | Natural Living

Natural Bug Repellent Lotion: How to Repel Insects Naturally

Natural Bug Repellent Lotion: How to Repel Insects Naturally Combating insects with a natural bug repellent lotion is easier than you may think. In this blog post, I will go over why you want to use a natural bug repellent over a commercial one, what options there are for you today, and also my recipe…

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Best Herbs for | Natural Living

Best Herbs for Hormone Balance: Naturally Support Your Health

Best Herbs for Hormone Balance: Naturally Support Your Health Welcome as we go in-depth on the best herbs for hormone balance. We will explore nature’s pharmacy and its remarkable ability to restore balance to our hormonal health. In this blog post, we uncover the best herbs for hormone balance and their herbal remedies. Highlighting the…

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Herbal Remedies | Natural Living | Syrups

Does Elderberry Help with Allergies: Get Natural Relief Now

Does Elderberry Help with Allergies: Get Natural Relief Now Does elderberry help with allergies? This is a question many ask around springtime, and for good reason. Elderberries are an amazing herb with many different benefits.  Are you one of the countless individuals who dread the onset of allergy season each year? While looking for relief…

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Best Herbs for | Herbal Remedies | Natural Living

Herbal Tea for Men: The Best Men’s Health Herbs

Herbal Tea for Men: The Best Men’s Health Herbs Herbal tea for men is not a very well-known or talked about subject, unfortunately. Tea has long been celebrated for its health benefits across various cultures worldwide. In this guide, I go into the role of tea in promoting men’s health. Focusing on its potential to…

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Best Herbs for | Natural Living

Best Herbs for the Liver: Health, Support & Repair

Best Herbs for the Liver: Health, Support & Repair This blog post aims to explore the intersection of liver function and herbal medicine by describing the best herbs for the liver. We will explore scientific evidence supporting key herbs. From the well-known milk thistle seeds to the humble burdock root, we’ll uncover how these herbs…

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Best Herbs for | Natural Living

Best Herbs for the Endocrine System: Hormone Balance & Support

Best Herbs for the Endocrine System: Hormone Balance & Support The best herbs for the endocrine system will help to heal, manage, and maintain a healthier life. The human body is complex with many different systems working harmoniously to keep us healthy and functioning, in homeostasis. One such system, often overlooked but crucial to our…

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Herbal Remedies | Homesteading | Natural Living

How to Build Your Home Herbal Medicine Cabinet from an RN

How to Build Your Home Herbal Medicine Cabinet from an RN In this post, I will teach you how to start building your own home herbal medicine cabinet. As an RN and mother of 5, I am familiar with common ailments and concerns most families have today. This post discusses the topics of herbal medicine…

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Essential Oils | Natural Living

The Best Natural Living Products: Healthy & Sustainable

The Best Natural Living Products: Healthy & Sustainable In this blog post, I will explore the importance of natural living products for health and well-being, the benefits of using natural and organic ingredients, and how to incorporate natural living products into your daily life. I will also discuss the benefits of natural living for the…

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Best Herbs for | Herbal Remedies | Natural Living

Best Herbs for Nerve Pain: The Top Natural & Effective Remedies

Best Herbs for Nerve Pain: The Top Natural & Effective Remedies These are the best herbs for nerve pain. Discovering effective relief for nerve pain is essential, especially when considering the impact it can have on one’s quality of life. Nerve pain, also known as neuropathic pain, stems from damage or dysfunction of the nervous…

Busy Mom From Scratch Kitchen: Best Recipe Ideas & Solutions
From Scratch | Homesteading | Natural Living

Busy Mom From Scratch Kitchen: Best Recipe Ideas & Solutions

Busy Mom From Scratch Kitchen: Best Recipe Ideas & Solutions Welcome to my busy mom from scratch kitchen! I will share some staple recipes in my home that have proven to work well for my family. Better yet, they’re super simple, great tasting, nutritious, and fast! If you’re a working mom, stay-at-home mom, or a…

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Garden | Herbal Remedies | Home Medical Care | Homesteading | Natural Living

Top 20 Best Medicinal Herbs to Grow for Beginners

Top 20 Best Medicinal Herbs to Grow for Beginners These are the top 20 best medicinal herbs to grow for beginners. Beginning to cultivate your own medicinal herb garden can be a rewarding and empowering experience. Not only does it provide a sustainable source of natural remedies, but it also allows you to utilize medicinal…

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Best Herbs for | Herbal Remedies | Home Medical Care | Natural Living | Tinctures

Best Herbs for Lymphatic Drainage: System Detox & Support

Best Herbs for Lymphatic Drainage: System Detox & Support ​These are the best herbs for lymphatic drainage and to help the system to detox and support it. I will first discuss what the lymphatic system is, its function in the body, and diseases related to the lymphatic system. Once there is a general understanding of…

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Herbal Remedies | Home Medical Care | Natural Living

Best Herbs for Female Hormone Balance: Health and Support

Best Herbs for Female Hormone Balance: Health and Support These are the best herbs for female hormone balance. These fantastic herbs are great for women’s health and to balance hormones. In this post I go over the basics of the endocrine system, what hormones are, endocrine system diseases, classes of herbs, the best herbs for…

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Cold/Flu | Herbal Remedies | Home Medical Care | Natural Living

Best Herbs for Bronchitis: Natural Remedies for Treatment

Best Herbs for Bronchitis: Natural Remedies for Treatment This post will discuss the best herbs for bronchitis. Before learning about the best herbs for bronchitis, you should understand the respiratory system itself. Herbs work best when you understand what system they are working on and how they are working. I will then define what bronchitis…

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Best Herbs for | Herbal Remedies | Home Medical Care | Natural Living | resources and education birth

Best Herbs for Anemia: Natural Remedies to Boost & Support

Best Herbs for Anemia: Natural Remedies to Boost & Support This post will discuss the best herbs for anemia, define anemia, types of anemia, symptoms, supplements, and natural remedies to boost and support your body. I have recipes below for using the best herbs for anemia and a little bonus recipe for fun! While I…

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Best Herbs for | Breastfeeding | Herbal Remedies | Natural Living

Best Herbs for Anxiety While Breastfeeding: Herbal Remedies

Best Herbs for Anxiety While Breastfeeding: Herbal Remedies Here are the 13 best herbs for anxiety while breastfeeding, their herbal class, descriptions of each, any cautions or side effects, and the best way to consume for anxiety use.  Herbalism today is also known as alternative medicine. There are a lot of herbs that are used…

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Cloth Diapers | Natural Living | preparing for birth

Washing Cloth Diapers: A Simple How to Guide with Steps

Washing Cloth Diapers: A Simple How-to Guide with Steps In this post, I will show you washing cloth diapers (reusable diapers) is very simple and easy. This guide will take you through the process step by step. I have been cloth diapering for many years and will share some tips and tricks I have learned along the…

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Cloth Diapers | Natural Living | preparing for birth

Cloth Diapers for Beginners Ultimate Guide: How to start

This is the ultimate beginner’s guide on how to get started with cloth diapers. This begins a beginner’s guide series for using cloth diapers. In this post, I will show you just how to get started with cloth diapers. This is for new moms, or anyone new to cloth diapers. I will go over what…

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Holidays | Homesteading | Natural Living

11 Christmas Gifts & Stocking Stuffers for the Natural Family

It’s that time of year again. We are all out shopping for our Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers for family and friends. But what do you buy for a natural minded person? If your family and friends are anything like me, they would most likely appreciate natural items they can use quite often. I personally…

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Best Herbs for | Herbal Remedies | Home Medical Care | Natural Living

The Best Medicinal Herbs to Always Have in Your Home

A natural minded nurse’s best medicinal herbs to always have in your home. I have been studying and using medicinal herbs for many years now. I initially turned to herbs when the medical model could not solve my migraines, infertility and a host of other ailments. Along with other lifestyle and food changes, I have…

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Babywearing | Natural Living

Guide to Baby Wearing | Types of Baby Carriers, How To & Safety Tips

Guide to Baby Wearing | Types of Baby Carriers, How To and Safety Tips This is a beginners guide to baby wearing and the different types of baby carriers and wraps. I am sharing my experience of baby wearing for over the past 11 years with my 5 children. I have used what feels like…

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Cold/Flu | Herbal Remedies | Natural Living

Cold and Flu Viruses | How to Treat at Home | Natural Remedies

Cold and Flu Viruses | How to Treat at Home | Natural Remedies A how to guide for treating cold and flu viruses at home from a natural minded nurse. What are viruses? A virus is an infectious agent (germ or pathogen) of microscopic size with a simple composition that can only multiply in living cells of humans,…

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Herbal Remedies | Natural Living | Salves

Herbal Oil Guide | How to Make an Oil from Herbs

Herbal Oil Guide | How to Make an Oil from Herbs This is a step-by-step guide on how to make an herbal oil. An herbal oil is the foundation to DIY home remedies, bath and body products and more. The world of herbalism is on the rise in our culture. Many more people in the…