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Elderberry Syrup Benefits & How to Make Elderberry Syrup

Post author By The Holistic Mama
Post date July 1, 2023
Categories In Herbalism

Elderberry syrup benefits are plentiful and it can help you with a wide range of illnesses. It is a a powerful herbal preparation that helps with colds and the flu.. It has been used for centuries because of the support it provides during an illness. We now know this is because of its high level […]

How to Make Orange Peel Powder

Do you want to know how to make orange peel powder? Instead of buying it you can make it from your discarded orange peels. If your family eats oranges, you can pretty much make this for free from something you would normally throw out. Why Make Citrus Peel Powder? Not only is it cost effective, […]

How to Prevent Back to School Illnesses

If your child often gets sick when school begins, you may want to know how to prevent back to school illnesses. During the summer when school is out, everything is different. The daily routine changes, we eat different foods, sleep patterns change, and we are outside more. Some of these changes in patterns can be […]

How to Avoid Catching Your Child’s Cold

Just like every other parent, I know you want to avoid catching your child’s cold. There is nothing worse then having to take care of sick children when you feel just as bad (or worse!). There’s no way you can (or even want to) keep your distance from your sick child. Of course hand washing […]

How to Get Children to Take Herbal Remedies

Post author By The Holistic Mama
Post date March 19, 2024

It’s a common question, how to get children to take herbal remedies? The truth is a lot of herbal remedies don’t taste great. Sure, a dose of delicious elderberry syrup is easy to get kids to take but not all remedies are like that. Many teas and tinctures have a bitter taste. Also, many children […]

How to Dye Easter Eggs with Food

It is possible to dye Easter eggs with food and have beautiful eggs! Why Skip the Artificial Dyes? There is a large variety of food products that contain artificial coloring. Unfortunately, some artificial colors are linked to a number of health conditions. Health professionals recommend that children with ADHD stay away from all food coloring and additives […]

Are Over the Counter Decongestants Harmful?

Are over the counter decongestants harmful? When your child gets sick there are a number of responses from the body that show up as cold symptoms. These responses are natural ways that the body is trying to fight infection, remove toxins and promote healing. A fever is the body’s way of killing off germs. Mucus […]

Homemade Cold Syrup Recipe

Try making this homemade cold syrup recipe when you feel the beginnings of a cold coming on. The herbs in this syrup are full of anti-oxidants and vitamin c which are helpful nutrients for healing. Echinacea works best when you take it at the first signs of illness and it’s an important part of the […]

Natural Remedies for the Flu

There are natural remedies for the flu that will help you feel better. The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus. The symptoms are similar to a cold but also include fever, chills, headache, vomiting, and body aches. Fortunately, there are natural remedies will help your body fight the illness and […]

How to Make an Herbal Decoction

Would you like to learn how to make an herbal decoction? Decoctions are long simmered teas that are ideal for extracting the properties of hard roots, dried berries, barks, and seeds. They are much stronger in flavor than tea or an herbal infusions and also more concentrated. If you have made an herbal syrup, like […]