Homemade Remedies

Elderberry Syrup Recipe for Coughs, Colds, and Flu

We make this elderberry syrup and have found it very effective in getting rid of cold and flu. It’s simple to make and makes a great homemade cough syrup too!

7 Common Injuries We Prefer to Heal With Herbs

I use healing herbs for wounds that don’t require professional care. Today we’ll focus on herbs for scrapes, bruises, splinters, sprains, bug bites, and more.

Natural Homemade Mosquito/Insect/Bug Repellent

This natural homemade insect repellent is great for mosquitos, flies, and other annoying warm season bugs. Use the recipes as they are or tweak to your liking and begin applying your bug spray with confidence. You’ll never buy commercial sprays again!

Ditch the Citronella Candle and Diffuse Essential Oils

Today I show you why I switched from the commercial citronella candle to diffusing my favorite essential oil mosquito repellent blend. It just works better, and it’s natural!

Learn to Treat Springtime Nasal Allergies Naturally

I have nasal Spring allergies to a lot of what happens this time of year. The good news is, there are many ways to get relief from nasal Spring allergies. Here are a few of them!

Safe Cold and Flu Herbs You Can Use While Pregnant

Can you take flu or cold medicine while pregnant? Perhaps some of them, but why not try these safe herbs for cold and flu first. You have nothing to lose!

How to Treat Asthma Naturally at Home With Herbs

Treating asthma naturally should consist of two strategies: one for the acute symptoms and one addressing any lacks in the immune system. These 7 herbal remedies for asthma do both.

Home Remedy/Treatment for Acne and Blemishes

Having tried many home remedies for acne I was VERY excited to find a homemade acne treatment that actually worked for me! Try this recipe to see if it works for you too.

The Croup Virus and How to Treat it Naturally

The croup virus has hit a lot of homes lately, and we learned that natural ways to treat croup in infants isn’t an exact science. Here are a few natural suggestions that help a mild case of croup runs its course.

Home Remedy Relief of PMS & Menstrual Cramps

Home remedies for menstrual cramps have been around as long as PMS itself. Let’s dig into those archives so we can manage PMS and cramps naturally and avoid taking prescription and over-the-counter medications.

Fever Remedies: Make a Natural Fever Relief Tea

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, mums are used fresh and dried for fever remedies, colds, and to support the liver. For this fever relief tea we added peppermint, catnip, and honey for taste and extra kick.

Treat Earaches Naturally with Homemade Mullein Oil

Pain in the ear? Consider making homemade mullein oil before reaching for those prescription solutions. This oil is a simple, natural earache remedy and will work whether it is a viral or bacterial ear infection.

Natural Remedies for Treating Eczema Flare-Ups

The natural remedies for eczema in this article (both internal and external) can help relieve the pain and itching of the eczema rash by treating the cause of the problem, not the symptoms. Whether it’s something you’re eating, applying, or otherwise, following these suggestions should help.

Red Clover: A Natural Remedy for Arthritis & Asthma

Red clover: a natural remedy for arthritis and asthma! It can be used in tea, as a flour additive, added to salads, added to soups, and even as a vitamin supplement! You can also pull the individual flowers from the flower heads (like when you were a child) and add them to rice dishes and casseroles.

Sunburn Treatment: A DIY Soothing Sunburn Lotion

I know people have long used home remedies for sunburn treatment, so this year I set out to create a soothing, after-sun lotion using aloe vera and several other natural, healing oils. I’m happy to report that it works great on sunburns and more!

Natural Herbal Therapies For Your Aching Back Pain

This article focuses on herbs as a natural anti inflammatory therapy, especially for back pain. With proper diet and exercise, herbs can help the body recover much more quickly. The following are my favorite herbs for both internal and external applications.

How to Treat and Prevent Illness Naturally at Home

These natural home remedies to treat and prevent illness come from our own personal experience, are educational only, and should not be construed as medial advice.

Six Herbal Plants for Natural Help with Minor Anxiety

These 6 natural remedies for anxiety can calm and ease minor anxiety and are worth trying before turning to pharmaceuticals if your condition is more serious.