Farm Life in Maine and New Hampshire
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...]
You wander out to the garden to pick some fresh tomatoes. You find small black droppings on the leaves of your tomato plant. The leaves are gone, but the stem remains. Looks like you probably have tomato worms. Tomato worms feast on the leaves of your tomato plants, which will lead to the plant dying. The tomato hornworm (Manduca quinquemaculata) is a large caterpillar that … [Read more...]
Safely Using St. John's Wort St. John's Wort is a popular herbal remedy for anxiety and depression. It is taken internally as a tea, tincture, or in pill form. Herbalists use it for many ailments as it has many healing benefits. St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum), also known as Klamathweed in some parts of the world, is actually used externally as well. Externally, the … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
Herbs, and herbal supplements are a popular choice for people who are looking for a more natural approach to healing illness and injury. Although herbs and natural healing have made a comeback over the last few years, they are not the least bit new to the medical world. They have been used since the dawn of time, and in many parts of the world today, indigenous people still use … [Read more...]
First, Do No Harm Back in the 1800's many doctors knew how to treat ailments with herbs and other natural remedies. The problem today is that doctors don't know much, if anything about herbs. Yes, they have heard things in the media, or perhaps read an article about some of them, but you will never see them telling you to take them. Why? Mostly because they are not taught to … [Read more...]
Healing From Nature Did you know from weeds such as the common dandelion to easily grown flowers such as calendula or mint, you can have a natural medicine chest growing in your own backyard? Below you will find a list of 10 common weeds and garden herbs that you can plant and harvest right out of your garden. If not in your garden, then these healing herbs can be found on a … [Read more...]
St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) has been used for centuries as both a healing herb. It has been nicknamed the wonder herb by many of the herbalists of history. It can be used both internally, as well as externally. It was once even used in magical rituals. It is also known in some areas as goatweed, Klamath weed, Tipton's weed, Rosin Rose and Chase Devil, or Devil … [Read more...]
What is Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)? Rheumatoid arthritis, which also goes by the name RA, is a long-term condition that leads to inflammation of the joints. It can also affect the surrounding tissues. It has been know to affect other organs as well, but it is not as common. RA, while it can occur at any age, it is more common during middle age. It affects woman much more … [Read more...]
During the 1930's Dr. Edward Bach discovered the gentle healing power of plants. There are 38 flower remedies, and the healing powers are directed to a particular emotional state or characteristic of that state. The remedies are used as a natural therapy in relieving any emotional states that are negative in the mind. The Bach Flower remedies are safe, and easy to use. To … [Read more...]
