Life on an 1800s Farm in Effingham New Hampshire
Meet The Balsam Fir The Balsam Fir is native to North America. It's botanical name is Abies balsamea from the pinaceae family of trees and grows to 180 feet tall. This conical evergreen tree produces aromatic needle-like leaves and purple fir cones. In the eastern US, it is used mainly as a "Christmas tree". The balsam has long been commercially exploited for its timber. It is … [Read more...]
Aromatherapy...It All Makes Scents Aromatherapy practitioners around the world know that when a certain scent is inhaled, it can bring relief to a list of ailments. The essential oils can also be used on the skin when diluted in a carrier oil. At the heart of aromatherapy is the natural essential oils. These extracts are distilled from the leaves, barks, fruit, flowers and … [Read more...]
Herbs & Herbal Natural Treatments for Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is a common diagnosis in women between the ages of 20-50. It consists of body wide pain, tender joints, and muscle pain and stiffness. No known cause for fibromyalgia has been determined. Possible causes are physical or emotional trauma, or virus. No virus has been linked to the disease. Fibromyalgia can … [Read more...]
Lack of sleep, crying, age, and even salt can cause those little pouches under your eye to fill with fluid. Whatever the cause, no one wants to look in the mirror and see them. Using these simple natural home remedies, you can banish tired and puffy eyes forever. Instant Relief Walk over to your cupboard, grab a couple of tea bags and let's make some tea. We won't be … [Read more...]
What Is Alzheimer's Disease? Alzheimer's Disease is a disorder of the brain. It mostly occurs later in life, but it can strike in younger years, too. People who develop Alzheimer's develop a … [Read more...]
Essential oils are the natural substance extracted from plants. It is the concentrated liquid containing the volatile aroma compounds of the plant. Many oils are steam distilled, while others are considered resins. Essential oils are used in aromatherapy and natural skin care products. Essential oils are not fragrance oils. Fragrance oils are chemicals derived in a laboratory … [Read more...]
Healing Naturally Using Lemon Balm Both lemon balm oil, and lemon balm essential oil contain lemon balm,but that is where the similarities end. Each product is very different from the other. When shopping, you will want to be sure that you are buying the right product for the right need. Lemon Balm is also known as Melissa from it's Latin name Melissa … [Read more...]
Lavender (Lavendula angustofolia) is a fragrant herb that has been used for centuries. The plant is native to France, and the Mediterranean, but is now grown world wide. Many gardeners grow it for it's fragrant flower buds, and to attract bees to their garden. Lavender is grown commercially, and the majority of it's use goes to into making the essential oil. The essential oil … [Read more...]
ALL NATURAL BODY POWDER All natural body powders are easy to make in your own kitchen. You can use the recipes here, or play around and create your own designer scent using essential oils and herbs. Natural Orris Root Powder Herbal Body Powder Using Herbs One way to make a natural herbal body powder is to gather up the herbs you … [Read more...]
French Red Clay comes from hematite iron. The red color is the result of the copper oxides. It is rich in iron and other minerals. It is used as a strong drawing clay. This means it draws out toxins in the skin. It is used in medicinal preparations, soap making, and cosmetics as well as other preparations. French Red Clay powder is recommended for combination, normal or oily … [Read more...]
