Comfrey, also known by the descriptive name “knit bone”, is an excellent plant with a long history of use in treating cuts, abrasions, bruises, torn ligaments, tendons, and broken bones. Comfrey has so many practical uses and benefits, I want everyone to know how to use comfrey! Studying herbal medicine, it is one ...
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Feeling Anxious, Wired, and Tired? Benefits of Passionflower – Reduce Anxiety and Sleep Better Naturally
If you find yourself anxious, edgy, and you can't stop thinking about your worries, the beautiful passionflower herb can bring you back to feeling centered and calm. Let me share the benefits of passionflower and how to use passionflower to soothe your frazzled nerves. “Anxious and shaky, it seems any little thing ...
Using Mindfulness Meditation to Improve Sleep
This is a guest post from Jane Collins, the founder of g9sleeptight.com where you can find great information to help you enjoy more restful sleep. You can follow Jane on twitter. Using Mindfulness Meditation to Improve Sleep There is always a lot to deal with from tight deadlines to other work-related pressures like ...
Natural Remedies for Joint Pain – Using Herbs, Diet, Essential Oils
Painful joints can have such a devastating effect on the quality of our lives and make us feel much older than our chronological age. Living with vibrant health requires good self-care, but it can be hard to stay motivated when we are experiencing pain on a daily basis. Although there are many causes for ...
Herbal Hair Care – A DIY Nourishing Herbal Hair Rinse
Herbal Hair Care Herbal remedies are not only good for our bodies, they are good for our hair. A great way to enjoy natural hair care is to make your own DIY herbal hair rinse. The herbs in this homemade hair rinse are nourishing for the hair and scalp and work well for all hair types. Easy to make and easy to ...
Letter to Myself – Stop Putting Off Happiness
Stop Putting Off Happiness “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” – Albert Einstein Why is happiness and contentment so elusive? Why, even when we accomplish our goals, or get what we want, do we so quickly find ...
Strength Training for Women Over 40 – 10 Reasons Every Woman Should
Want to enjoy a stronger body, greater self-confidence, faster weight loss, a better posture, and more energy? Strength training offers the most benefit for the least amount of time. Here's 10 reasons every woman over 40 should be doing strength training. The content on this site may contain ...
Honey-Vinegar Cough Medicine
Preparing for Cold and Flu Season – How to Make an Herbal Oxymel and Herbal Cough Medicine Learn how easy it is to make an herbal oxymel and your own herbal cough medicine. Are you prepared for your next cold? Do you want to make your own herbal medicine but feel overwhelmed at finding the ingredients or preparing ...
Women of Power Balls – Herbal Health Treats
Women of Power Balls – Herbal Health Treats Power balls, or Zoom balls as herbalist Rosemary Gladstar calls them, are a delightful way to treat your mind and body with medicinal herbs. They are a combination of nut butter, natural sweetener, and powdered herbs. You can vary the recipe depending on what ...
5 Apps to Get You Through the Winter Months at Home
5 Apps to Get You Through the Winter Months at Home Winter is a tough time. Cold temperatures and short days make it really hard to stay active. The winter blues set in and we have a hard time staying motivated. And of course, there is the temptation of comfort foods. I have a practical solution for you. In ...
How to Make an Herbal Tea for Hot Flashes
Taken daily, herbal teas for hot flashes can reduce the frequency and severity of your flashes. Warm or iced - a simple tea can bring wonderful relief. Discover the best herbs to use and how to make an herbal tea for hot flashes. What can be more uncomfortable than breaking out in a sweat at any random moment? If ...
6 Things to Avoid When You Are Trying to Lose Weight After 40
Losing Weight After 40 Are you fighting a losing battle against hormones, a slowing metabolism, and difficulty maintaining your weight? New challenges require a new approach, and here are 6 things to avoid when you are trying to lose weight after 40. 1. Avoid skipping meals - Take advantage of the "thermic ...
Seeking Joyful Simplicity is about living your best life after 40. I write about using a holistic approach combining herbal remedies, nourishing foods, and self-care to reduce overwhelm, manage our weight, and enjoy more vibrant health in our 40's, 50's, and beyond.