This time of year, the colds and flu are around more than we would like, and they have us dreaming of warmer summer days when we have bugs and humidity to deal with instead. While many of us have seen those bright, colorful cough drops at the grocery store as part of the cold and flu care...
Love the Starbucks® drink popularly referred to as Medicine Ball by customers, but don’t love having to run out to the coffee shop and spend a ton of money on it? You’re speaking our language. While the drink is certainly tasty — and could be helpful if you’re...
I’ve always loved chai tea, but I do not love those powdered instant mixes you see at most supermarkets! While mixes are a lot easier and faster to prepare than authentic chai, they usually fall short in terms of flavor, quality, and health benefits. And if you’re anything like me,...
The most common concern with using herbs for medicine is that people are unsure of which herb to use for which ailment. Folks wonder, how do I know it’s going to work? How do I know it’s safe to use? How do I know which dosage to take?
Questions about the safety and...
Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) has been used for centuries as a medicinal herb! You likely recognize the name licorice — it’s also seen in candy. And while most store-bought options you find today aren’t made with the actual licorice root plant, that familiar sweet...
I think we can all agree that sleep is important. And I think we can also agree that we all experience at least a few nights here and there where we just can’t seem to get to sleep. And with husbands, littles, and other family members and friends that need us to be on the ball, well, pretty...
Dandelions may be small, but that doesn’t mean they don’t offer up a slew of potential health benefits! They’re easy to consume, too. You can brew their root into tea, and you can also make dandelion jelly from their petals.
Today we’re diving into the wonderful...
Kombucha has officially taken the wellness world by storm, but, like me, I know that most of you mamas have been brewing it yourselves for years at this point! And if you haven’t, well… you’ve come to the right place! Today I’m going to teach you everything you need to...
Who doesn’t love a refreshing popsicle on a hot day? And while store-bought options may be convenient, they’re often loaded with sugar, artificial ingredients, and other nasties that aren’t exactly the healthiest option, especially for our little ones.
That’s...
Do you have an abundance of herbs in your garden? Or maybe you’re tired of that bottom-of-the-barrel tea dust in the bleached tea bags that taste like medicine.
Well, have I got some good news for you! Did you know that you can blend your own herbs at home — even using...
Mushroom coffee is all the rage right now, and for a good reason. There are so many benefits of mushrooms of many different kinds (I'm not talking about the ones that do strange things to your brain). If you’re looking to switch things up, you’re not alone. Years of prolonged...
Sports drinks, vitamin water and energy drinks are all the rage in the summer time when we are all trying to keep our electrolytes up and stay hydrated. But those drinks are packed full of chemicals, dyes and loaded with sugar and other sweeteners. Today I want to introduce you to a tasty...
