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...]
Eating to Live Healthy When you hear someone say the word diet, you automatically think they are trying to lose weight. In order to lose weight and keep it off forever, a diet should simply be what you are eating. di·et (dÄ«-it) Noun: The kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats. Using the word diet as the way one should be eating is the … [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...]
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...]
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...]
PMS (pre-menstrual syndrome) has a wide variety of symptoms. You don't have to let these symptoms control your life. Herbal treatments and some lifestyle changes can help you reduce and manage your symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. Herbs to Help Manage PMS Black Haw (Viburnum prunifolium) has been used for thousands of years to treat menstrual cramps. It was used by the … [Read more...]
