This Cold-Flu-Sinus Fighting Herbal ACV Health Drink is an original recipe inspired by those ‘make your own Thieves® essential oil recipes. Three reasons to try it: 1) the ingredients are common culinary herbs, 2) it is easy make and ready to use in a few weeks, 3) AND it really works! Just in time […]
5 Styptic Weeds – Herbs to Stop Bleeding
{Update: This post was originally written by Homestead Lady for Essential Survival, who opted to take down her website during the FDA crackdown on essential oils in 2014 (? I think). The post isn’t on Homestead Lady’s website, so the link below is removed. However, I encourage you to check out Homestead Lady’s website […]
Essential Survival Guide to Medical Preparedness Book
Invariably any illness or injury will strike on the weekend, when you’re camping or some other situation when getting medical attention is not available, or at least not readily available. It is also wise to be prepared in case of a disaster situation when medical care is not available. The Essential Survival Guide to Medical Preparedness Book […]
‘Better Than Kool-Aid’ Recipe | Deep Roots at Home
My daughter is growing stevia in the garden this year and we’ve been discussing how to use it, preserve it and all that. Natural Alternative Better than Kool-Aid I found this natural Kool-Aid alternative post from Deep Roots at Home and recently sent the ingredients to my daughter to try. I was able to buy dried […]
25 Apple Cider Vinegar Benefits & Uses
I never really knew much about apple cider vinegar until a few years ago, except for maybe cooking the odd recipe. After some reading, I learned apple cider vinegar is quite a healthy powerhouse food for relatively little cost. Here you will find a list of 25 apple cider vinegar benefits and uses. My Apple […]
4 Easy Steps to Making All Natural Deodorant
Until recently I never thought about making all natural deodorant. Sure, I’ve had successes with homemade shampoos, and essential oils to treat anything from minor cuts, burns and bug bites to a homemade anti-wrinkle cream to pain relief blend and more (hint, hint: future post alerts!) . But anywhere you get good performing, all natural options […]
7 Essential Oils for Combatting Influenza
In case you need a quick reminder, influenza is a very contagious, viral infection of the upper respiratory system. Symptoms typically come on suddenly, and can include a high fever (100 degrees or more) or feeling feverish/chills (not everyone gets a full-on fever), dry cough, sore throat, severe muscle and joint aches and pains and […]
