Is hand sanitizer good or bad? Hand sanitizers have been around for many years but they have become even more popular in the last few years (for obvious reasons). The problem with the majority of hand sanitizer products is that they are both harmful to our health and to the environment. The Environment Most anti-bacterial […]
Author: The Holistic Mama
How to Make Sauerkraut
134 Learn how to make sauerkraut with these easy step by step instructions. Sauerkraut is a superfood (my opinion) with a ton of health benefits. It’s not just something you put on top of a hot dog, it is so much more. Sauerkraut is essentially fermented cabbage, along with other optional veggies. It contains the friendly probiotic […]
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie Recipe
1 1 Gluten free pumpkin pie is just as good (if not better) then a typical pumpkin pie. It is also an easy pie recipe to make. Somehow I became the pumpkin pie expert in our family. I don’t know exactly how that happened… I seem to remember one Thanksgiving many years ago my Grandmother loved the […]
Why Your Mattress is Toxic
1 1 Most likely, your mattress is toxic. Our world is full of toxins today – they are everywhere. Some people are aware of this now and are trying to at least minimize the toxins inside the home. Switching to green cleaning products, using zero VOC’s paints, and changing from plastic food storage containers to glass are […]
Golden Milk Spice Mix Recipe
1 This golden milk spice mix recipe makes it easy to make golden milk in 2 minutes or less. Have you tried golden milk? It’s a delicious warming and anti-inflammatory drink packed with health benefits. Mix together the spices ahead of time and just add warm milk or hot water for instant comfort. Benefits of Golden […]
Three Natural Oils that Reduce Acne Scars
1 There are natural oils that reduce acne scars. Having clear and even-toned skin is what every woman wants. This is why the “anti-aging” skin care market is over a $2 Billion industry in the United States. Most of the products in this category are synthetic or at least partially synthetic and may even have some […]
Sore Throat Lemonade
3 Sore throat lemonade is a helpful remedy for sore throats and a minor cough. It has a pleasant taste and feels soothing on an inflamed throat. Each ingredient in this drink has healing properties that help with colds and viruses. Lemon help to break up mucus and relieves some of the pain. It also contains […]
Basil Pesto Recipe
1 Basil pesto is the perfect way to preserve fresh basil from your garden to use all year round. Pesto can be frozen in ice cube trays and then put in a freezer bag so you can use a few tablespoons at a time. Ways to Use Basil Pesto The traditional way to eat it is […]
How to Make an Herbal Decoction
1 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 […]
How to Use Echinacea
3 Echinacea is flowering perennial native to central North America and one of the most important medicinal herbs for immune system. It is currently at risk in the wild so only organic cultivated sources should be used even if you find it in the wild. Key Actions Medicinal Uses: Echinacea flowers and root are used in […]