Homemade Remedies

Jewelweed: Great Natural Treatment for Poison Ivy

Jewelweed is a wild plant very useful in treating poison ivy. Learn where and when it grows, and enjoy our Jewelweed poison ivy treatment.

Homemade Mosquito Repellent: A Natural DIY Mosquito & Insect Repellent

This natural homemade mosquito repellent works for mosquitos, flies, and other insects. Apply your DIY mosquito repellent with confidence.

Homemade Cough Drops: Add Immune-Boosting Herbs for Cold and Flu

Homemade cough drops are great because you can make them your favorite flavor and even add immune-boosting herbs during cold and flu season.

15 Natural Tips for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

If you suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) you know it is no joke. Today we discuss the symptoms, causes, and solutions of SAD.

Natural Strategies for Catarrh and Throat Mucus

Excess mucus in the throat is called catarrh. If you’re constantly clearing your throat you have catarrh. Here’s a recipe for natural relief.

Ease Congestion, Cough, & Mucus With Ginger Wraps

Although a mustard wrap is popular for congestion and mucus, I found a ginger wrap for cough and mucus (a.k.a. wrapped ginger) works better.

Benefits of Strawberry Leaf and Strawberry Leaf Tea

Let’s talk about all the strawberry leaf benefits that you have probably never heard of. And learn how to make yummy strawberry leaf tea.

Stop Bleeding Fast with Homemade Styptic Powder

Learn how to stop bleeding with styptic powder, a natural coagulant. It’s easy to make, natural, and the ingredients are common pantry items!

Diffuse This Essential Oil Mosquito Repellent Blend

See why I began diffusing an essential oil mosquito repellent blend instead of burning a commercial citronella candle. It just works better!

Homemade Vapor Rub: A Simple and Natural DIY Vapor Rub Recipe

Making natural homemade vapor rub to replace the famous VapoRub® is simple and fun. Make this DIY vapor rub and you’ll never buy it again!

Make Poke Root Salve For Bug Bites, Scrapes & More

Make poke root salve for bumps, bites, and scrapes by preparing an infused oil from the root then mixing in some beeswax and shea butter.

A Immune Boosting Dual Reishi Mushroom Extract

This tutorial will teach you how to make a dual extraction reishi mushroom extract. Extract polysaccharides and terpenoids for an immune-boosting tincture.

A Homemade, Natural Dewormer for Dogs and Cats

This is a homemade and natural dewormer for dogs and cats but it also works for chickens, goats, cows, and horses. It is also simple to make and administer.

DIY Dandelion Oil for Sore Muscles and Stiff Joints

This DIY dandelion oil is excellent for relieving joint pain and sore muscles. It is fun and simple to make and works well as a pain-relieving massage oil.

A Simple and Effective DIY Homemade Nasal Inhaler

I make a homemade inhaler because no matter what time of year it is, noses can get stuffy. Whether it’s allergies or a common cold, this DIY inhaler works!

List of 5 Essential Oils to Support Respiratory Health

Keep these five supportive respiratory essential oils in your medicine cabinet. Let’s learn safety, usage, and blending tips for each oil.

ElderBerry Syrup: Great for Colds, Flu, and Homemade Cough Syrup

This elderberry syrup is very effective in getting rid of cold and flu. It is simple to make and works great as a homemade cough syrup too!

How To Prevent Getting Sick and Shorten Duration

Today let’s discuss how to prevent a cold and what you can do to shorten the duration of sicknesses like the common cold if you’re past the initial stages.