Dreaded dry scalp is a common feature among dandruff sufferers, and too often we turn to the drugstore shelves for some magic elixir to solve the scalp problem. Typically all these toxic shampoos do is cover our head with ineffective yet dangerous chemicals — but thankfully there are DIY dry scalp remedy options out there.…
Our bodies are exposed to toxins on a regular basis through our environment — from sources such as the water we drink, processed foods, commercial meat consumption and heavy metal exposure. Many of our organs, including the skin, function to naturally remove toxins from our bodies. Unfortunately, we often have a heavy accumulation of toxins…
If you’re not sure which oils to buy these days and which to skip, you’re definitely not alone. The world of cooking oils can be really confusing — with all the talk about different methods for “pressing” the oils, ideal cooking temperatures, various smoke points and so on — and grapeseed oil doesn't make this…
If you aren't familiar with ginger oil, there's no better time to get acquainted with this essential oil than right now. Ginger is a flowering plant in the family Zingiberaceae. Its root is widely used as a spice, and it has been used in folk medicine for thousands of years. The Chinese and Indians have used ginger tonics to treat ailments for over 4,700…
If you’ve ever perused the astonishingly large (and depressingly unnatural) selection of cough drops and throat lozenges at your local drug store, you may have found yourself wishing for simple and wholesome cough drops, made without all the refined sugar (or artificial sweeteners) and the long list of odd, unpronounceable and possibly problematic additives. Maybe,…
Before drugs like cough syrups and antibiotics existed, people turned to healing herbs and spices to help treat respiratory infections, pain, digestive issues and other ailments. One example of a plant that is used to make herbal medicines for these purposes is meadowsweet, which has been used for centuries due to its high supply of…
Conventional body butters and body lotions can be full of chemicals and harmful synthetic fragrances. Instead, try this homemade whipped body butter recipe. It's easy to make, cost effective and great for your skin. It's best applied after cleansing your skin thoroughly, such as with a coffee scrub or sugar scrub. Key Ingredients Shea butter…
If you care about your health and that of your family, then you are really careful about what you put on the table and what they put in their mouths. That includes toothpaste. Commercial toothpastes are loaded with ingredients you wouldn’t feed to your worst enemy, and they don’t belong in toothpaste either. Luckily, it’s…
Conventional cough syrups can be high in sugar and often don't remedy a cough. Instead, try this homemade cough syrup recipe, which features raw honey, lemon juice and herbs that can help soothe the throat, boost the immune system and settle a cough. Easy to mix together, this is a recipe for one day: three…
Holy basil, otherwise known as tulsi, is known for its therapeutic power when it comes to maintaining homeostasis and fighting the effects of stress. The tulsi plant has a rich history dating back 3,000 years ago to ancient India. It’s long been considered an "adaptogen" and medicinal, sacred herb in Ayurvedic medicine. Historically, it was…
