It’s peak cold and flu season, but it may not seem like it. The past few cold and flu seasons have been notably mild due to more people staying home and wearing masks. As mask mandates ease and more people travel, combined with an opening of schools and more in-person gatherings, it is expected that […]
As your kids head back to school, the odds of them coming home with a cold and cough significantly increase. Germs love a classroom, and fall is the perfect time for seasonal allergies to strike as well. When your child develops a nasty cough or cold, you want to bring them relief as soon as […]
Seasonal changes and holiday stress may deplete your immune system, triggering unwanted symptoms like coughing, sneezing, itchiness, or fatigue. If you’re feeling under the weather, or if someone around you is sick, it may be a good time to reinforce your immune system. Keep reading to learn 10 simple steps you and your family can […]
Supporting your immune system is crucial this time of year! When it comes to seasonal challenges – you know, sneezing, coughing, and even trouble sleeping due to changes in the weather and all the icky microbes floating around at home and at work – you’re better off safe than sorry. Supporting a healthy immune system […]
If seasonal changes wreak havoc on your sinuses, you’re not alone. You may be tempted to reach for decongestants and pain relievers to get some relief, but how about try something that can provide immediate relief naturally… like a neti pot? If used correctly, they are totally safe and effective, and once you get used […]
Using the hyssop plant for its medicinal benefits is an age-old folk remedy that spans both centuries and continents. Hyssop is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible several times as well as in ancient Ayurvedic medical texts out of Asia. The name hyssop means “holy herb†in Hebrew, indicating that humanity has known for eons what […]
The hyssop plant, or Hyssopus officinalis is a hearty semi-evergreen perennial used for both medicinal and decorative landscaping purposes. The hyssop plant has been harvested and used for natural health since biblical times. This herb can be steeped and extracted to support natural health and wellness, particularly in times of respiratory or gastrointestinal discomfort. Keep […]
‘Tis the season for sniffles, coughs … and hot drinks that make you feel better. Tea has this way of cuddling your insides like a cozy blanket, and adding Echinacea to your mug can make you feel even better. Echinacea is a superstar herb when it comes to dealing with all the yucky symptoms that […]
When it comes to natural health and holistic medicine, there is one herb that often stands out – an herbal “rockstar†of sorts, known as echinacea. If you ask herbal enthusiasts, most will tell you that it stands up to the hype. Echinacea plant uses date back centuries, and their effectiveness holds up today, even […]
As the colder seasons approach, like clockwork the coughing, sneezing and sore throats start to pop up all around us. In today’s modern, drug-store on every block era, it’s common practice to grab any over-the-counter medication to help mask the symptoms as you wait it out… but it wasn’t always that way. Our ancestors relied […]
