Author: The Holistic Mama

Get Rid of Dry Skin Without Petroleum

 13 1 It is possible to get rid of dry skin without petroleum. If you have had dry skin your whole life you’ve probably been told to use petroleum products like Aquaphor, Vaseline, or Eucerin. While these products may seem to work, they are not really healing your skin and they contain potentially harmful chemical additives. Creams that contain […]

Natural Remedies for the Flu

   1  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 Bone Broth

      Homemade bone broth provides some wonderful health benefits.  When it is made properly it can heal your gut and strengthen your bones. Broths provide many health benefits that commercially made stocks don’t and cost much less. Consuming bone broth regularly may also have an added benefit by reducing or eliminating the need for some supplements. The […]

Paleo Gingerbread Cookies

1121  Paleo gingerbread cookies are an even better version of this holiday staple. Gingerbread cookies are a must for the holiday season. Something even better is that gingerbread has a lot of very healthy ingredients. The warming spices in gingerbread are great for digestion and the blackstrap molasses is a natural source of iron. Blackstrap molasses […]

Fermented Cranberry Honey

23 11 Fermented cranberry honey is a delicious sweet ferment that enhances the flavor of cranberries. The tart flavor of cranberries is a tasty paring with honey and this combination easily ferments in only a few days. This recipe could be used as a cranberry relish during the holidays or just a flavorful topping on yogurt. There […]