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    • June 17, 2025 Tick Bites, Herbal First Aid, and Astragalus Root
      Tick Bites, Herbal First Aid, and Astragalus Root

      Warm weather means getting outside and playing in the garden, taking hikes, and being out in nature, which is lovely and essential to our healthy lives. 

      Yet there are ticks out there, and many of those ticks carry dangerous bacteria that can lead to serious health risks. 

      Your best defense against a tick-borne illness is your own healthy immune system. Your immune system has immune cells capable of fending off pathogens and infections, keeping you well protected.

      This blog will show you how to safely remove a tick and care for the bite with herbal remedies. So you can comfortably enjoy our beautiful mother nature!

    • June 07, 2025 St. John's Wort: For First Aid, Nerve Pain, and Mood Support
      St. John's Wort: For First Aid, Nerve Pain, and Mood Support

       

      St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) is a remarkable herb that has been used for centuries in traditional botanical medicine. Renowned for its healing properties, this versatile plant is celebrated for its effectiveness in treating a range of conditions, from first aid and nerve pain, menopausal symptoms, to emotional and mood support. 

      In this post, we'll explore the medicinal uses of St. John's Wort, discuss important contraindications, and delve into its fascinating connections with sunshine.

       

    • May 13, 2025 Plantain: Nature's Best Anti-Itch Bug Bite Relief Remedy
      Plantain: Nature's Best Anti-Itch Bug Bite Relief Remedy

      Oh, sweet summertime! How I love you! The sun rises early and sets late. I get to spend more time in the garden and on long mountain hikes. Honestly, though, summertime in Arkansas is both beautiful and brutal! We have so many bugs, ticks, mosquitos, and chiggers. Fortunately, we also have fireflies! No seriously, during the summer, my whole family is riddled with itchy bug bites and insect stings for months.  

      Today I'm going to share one of my favorite summertime herbs with you. Plantain is one of the best natural anti-itch bug bite relief remedy known to humankind! Stick around if you can relate to loving summer and needing relief from all the itchy bug bites.  

    • May 12, 2025 Five Reasons to Try Liquid Chlorophyll
      Five Reasons to Try Liquid Chlorophyll Chlorophyll, the pigment that gives plants their green color, has been garnering attention for its potential health benefits. From its antioxidant properties to its potential effects on skin health and digestion, Chlorophyll may be worth adding to your daily herbal routine. This blog post explores the potential benefits of Chlorophyll and why it may be worth experiencing for yourself.