Home Remedies
Home remedies are so important to know if you are striving for self reliance. Being able to take care of your own health needs is so very beneficial.
Here on the farm, we use a lot of herbal remedies and home remedies. We rarely go to the doctor. I believe that natural alternatives to modern medicine are best. I just feel better using them, and I love embracing those old vintage skills that grandma had.
Imagine not having to go to the doctor for every little thing, because you know how to treat it yourself. How much money would you save?
Imagine, in the event of an emergency, you can take care of your family’s health needs without a physician. What peace of mind would that give you?
Imagine being able to gather plants and “weeds” around you to make your own medicine. What sense of empowerment would that give you?
We can all benefit from using these old-fashioned home remedies and herbs. With the right research and training, we can heal ourselves!
Please note: I am not a doctor, nurse, or herbal practitioner. I am just a home herbalist who takes care of her family using time-tested herbal remedies. Please do your own research, and consult a doctor if you have any special conditions.
Colds and flu suck. When we get them, we just want to feel better. Most people run to the store and buy over-the-counter meds. And while there’s nothing really wrong with that, there may be a better way. What if you could make your own remedies to feel better faster? I am a strong believer …
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Mallow is a very beneficial, common weed. Fun fact, most “weeds” are actually herbs in disguise! Weeds are just plants that grow in abundance in places that we don’t want them. But even though we might not want them to grow where they do so well, if we dig a little, we might just find …
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Elderflowers are blooming right now in my area. Lucky me, I have an elderberry bush on my property! If you’re not familiar with elderberry, you are in for a treat. Elder has been used for several thousand years and is one of the oldest herbs cultivated by man. The flowers bloom from early spring to …
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Self reliance is learning to take care of and being able to rely on yourself. Being able to heal yourself, to take your health into your own hands, is an extremely satisfying skill. Learning home remedies is super important! Learning herbs and home remedies can be a lifelong study, but it is so very …
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It’s February, and the winter blues are really getting the best of me. What’s a winter-weary forager to do? Go foraging for some Balm of Gilead! That’s right, this time of year is perfect for making Balm of Gilead. But what is this romantic, regal-sounding thing? Don’t be ashamed if you’ve never heard of …
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