What is Switchel
Switchel is my new favorite home remedy. It is an old fashioned New England drink known as Haymaker's Punch. Colonial farmers used it for hydration on hot summer days. Members…
The Power of Cayenne Pepper
Cayenne pepper is a powerful spice. An herbalist doctor I came across, The Homegrown Herbalist, Dr. Patrick Jones, would choose it if he could only use one herb. He is…
Why You May Feel Worse After Blowing Your Nose
I've had sinus congestion for a few months now. I don't have allergies and the only time I ever have sinus congestion is when I have a cold, so it's…
Benefits of Ginger
My go to for digestion issues is ginger. The carbonation in ginger ale sometimes helps, but it's difficult to find ginger ale that doesn't contain high fructose corn syrup, so…
What is Farm Aid
Farm Aid is a benefit concert organized by Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young (original organizers), Dave Matthews (joined in 2001) and Margo Price (joined in 2021), to support family…
Health Benefits of Gardening
I have had a garden for years, even when I was little. I would help my mother and grandmother in their gardens weeding and picking fresh, organic vegetables. Turns out…
Thyroid Function and Selenium
Selenium is a mineral that is important for optimal thyroid health. It is only obtained through food and supplementation. Soil contains selenium, which plants absorb and then animals obtain it…
Benefits of Peppermint Tea
I drink a lot of green and black tea, but another tea I like a lot is peppermint tea. I started drinking it because it's supposed to help with headaches.…
What is the Microbiome?
The microbiome is the collection of bacteria in a person's gut that process the food people eat. There are good bacteria and bad bacteria. When the bad bacteria overtake the…
Feng Shui for Better Health
Feng shui is an ancient Chinese practice using design principles to improve balance and energy in a person's surrounding environment. Feng shui is Chinese for wind and water. It helps…