2016

Footloose: Herbal Treatments for Healthy Feet

February 14, 2016 // 1 Comment

According to the American Orthopedic Foundation, almost half of the people in their sixties and seventies have arthritis of the feet and ankles. That’s a staggering number of seniors who suffer from inflammation of the joints! Osteoarthritis, or degenerative arthritis is the most common form of the disease. While [ ...click to read more ]

Your Indoor and Outdoor Garden — Suggestions for Winter

February 2, 2016 // 3 Comments

To test last years garden seeds for viability, wrap 10 – 20 seeds in a damp paper towel and place it in a plastic bag for 10 days. If less than half the seeds germinate, buy fresh seeds for this coming garden season. For your indoor plants, now would be a good time to divide and re-pot any root-bound house [ ...click to read more ]

Herbal Pharmacy – 9

January 26, 2016 // 2 Comments

Herb-Infused Honey Select an herb to infuse with the honey. Use delicate herbs such as rose petals, chamomile or lavender for a mild flavor; — rosemary, mint or thyme for a stronger flavor. If you prefer a citrus flavored honey, use the zest of a grated orange or lemon. You’ll need a small glass jar [ ...click to read more ]

World’s Healthiest Herbs – The Fabulous Four

January 12, 2016 // 0 Comments

Rosemary – One of the most beneficial health claims for rosemary may come as a surprise. When grilling meat, consider adding rosemary to reduce carcinogens. A 2010 study published in the Journal of Food Science found that (dried or fresh) chopped rosemary when added to ground beef helped reduce levels of [ ...click to read more ]

January is National Hot Tea Month

January 12, 2016 // 0 Comments

January is National Hot Tea Month, and what better way to kick off your New Year resolutions than with a healthful cup of tea ! Teas in general contain antioxidants, and both green and black teas include a few that are unique to each of them. Studies show that drinking green tea (which contains more antioxidant [ ...click to read more ]