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The Power of Ginger Root- Crystalized Ginger Recipe

The Power of Ginger Root- Crystalized Ginger Recipe
The Power of Ginger Root: For Your Kitchen and Herbal Medicine Basket

Ginger Root (Zingiber officinale) has been a staple in herbal medicine and kitchens worldwide for thousands of years. From aiding digestion to boosting immunity and warming the body, this powerful root is beloved for its wide range of health benefits. Whether you're using it as a food, a remedy for colds and flu, or a key ingredient in herbal formulas, ginger's versatility and potency are unmatched.

Let’s dive into some of the reasons why ginger root deserves a place in your kitchen and herbal medicine basket while learning how to make your own crystalized ginger with this simple recipe. Continue reading

Top 4 Herbal Products for Babies

Top 4 Herbal Products for Babies

I'm not one to advocate a large stash of gadgets and products for babies. Instead, keep a few multi-purpose must-have items on hand. That way, you are not overly cluttered with duplicate items in your house. 

 

Having said that, these are the four herbal products for babies that I consider necessary items.

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Soothe an Upset Stomach with Herbs

Soothe an Upset Stomach with Herbs

Be prepared to deal with upset stomachs beforehand so that you are ready to act when it hits. Here's what I keep on hand for stomachaches in my household. 

Stomach Soother is a delicious glycerite and a classic nausea remedy.
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    Natural Morning Sickness Remedies

    Natural Morning Sickness Remedies

    Perhaps you go through those early weeks processing your impending reality and getting everything ready. Or maybe it was morning sickness symptoms themselves that let you know something was up. No matter when morning sickness hits, you know it when it does. Life changes, you need relief and you want to get your hands on these natural morning sickness remedies!

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    How to Use Leftover Birth Song Products

    How to Use Leftover Birth Song Products

    During your pregnancy, you enjoyed Lady in Waiting tea to nourish your body and prepare your uterus. Afterward, you soothed your body and hormones with Nourished Mother and gave your body what it needed to make milk with Let There Be Milk and Nursing Nectar. You might have even used Fertile Ground to help encourage fertility to become pregnant in the first place! Your baby was wrapped in herbal goodness from his first Postpartum Herb Bath to the Cord Care Powder and Diaper Salve that helped protect and heal his body as it adjusted to the new world. But now he’s getting bigger, his cord long gone, your uterus is back to normal and your milk supply has regulated...and you’ve got a stash of products just sitting around. Now what?

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    Pregnancy Nausea and Digestive Issues

    Pregnancy Nausea and Digestive Issues

    You’re queasy. You’ve vomited more than you have in years. Your organs have shifted. You’re hungry but also can’t eat much at once. Everything in your digestive system is in flux (yes, sometimes re-flux!) while you’re pregnant. Next to sleep issues, digestive issues in pregnancy may be some of the most universal unpleasant effects. Let’s take a look at some of the most common digestive issues in pregnancy and ways that you can prevent or limit them.

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    How To Prioritize Pregnancy Nutrition

    How To Prioritize Pregnancy Nutrition

    The relationship between food and pregnancy are intricate and can be frustrating, especially when your nausea and reduced stomach space don’t agree with your cravings or appetite! Keeping some nourishing herbs and basic healing foods on hand can help make pregnancy nutrition simpler.

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