Remedies

This two-ingredient Honey and Onion Cough Syrup is a powerful old folk remedy for coughs and colds. It combines the well known antibacterial and antiviral properties of onion and honey…

Calendula is a wonderful medicinal herb rich in antioxidants which can help in repairing damage caused to skin by free radicals and also prevent further degeneration of the skin. Plus,…

This homemade calendula salve is an all-purpose, gentle topical remedy that can be used for dozens of skin ailments, such as nappy rash, scrapes, scratches, pinkeye, a sore throat, razor…

How to make natural homemade cough drops at home to soothe a sore throat and ease a nasty cough. Rather than buying the pre-made, sugar-filled cough drops from the store,…

How to make a homemade magnesium cream to help improve sleep and boost magnesium levels in the body, without the tingle or itch that topical magnesium oil sprays can bring.…

This Homemade Cough Syrup is a honey-spice-cider remedy that’s potent enough to calm and soothe a sore throat or cough. As I mixed up a batch for myself yesterday afternoon,…

Castor oil packs are one of my favourite ways to gently detox my body. I personally use them on my liver, but I’ve seen them used on kidneys, thyroid and…

How to make homemade essential oil blends to use in steam inhalations to help with sinus congestion, allergies, and help boost immunity. I recently had a one of those really…

How to make a homemade lavender tincture at home from dried or fresh lavender buds. Lavender tincture can be a great homemade sleep aid that’s so easy to make, and…

For skin that’s seen a little too much sun, try this simple DIY after-sun spray to soothe, cool and restore skin. Every year, I try my best not to burn.…

How to treat bacterial and fungal ear infections naturally. I’d been struggling with an ongoing bacterial and fungal ear infection for two years with no success, until I discovered these…

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are often treated with antibiotics, but are there other alternatives? One common condition that many women experience is urinary tract infections. According to to Dr. Josh…

Lyme disease, funnily enough, has nothing to do with limes. It’s called that because it was first known as Lyme arthritis, named after the town where it was first reported,…

How to naturally treat Candida Overgrowth without using medication. I share the tips that helped me get rid of my candida naturally, plus how to prevent candida overgrowth from occurring…

Skin health often starts with our gut. You may know the saying, “The eyes are the window to the soul.” Well, the skin is like a window to our gut,…

Vaginal odour is something all women deal with, and while it’s completely natural and normal for your vagina to have some kind of scent, certain vaginal smells can signal something’s…

Relieve seasonal allergies with these tried-and-tested remedies. According to the Natural Allergy Treatment website, ‘Australia and New Zealand have some of the highest hay fever rates in the world, making…

Natural home remedies for removing blackheads on the nose, chin, cheeks, or anywhere on the face. Here’s how. Blackheads are a result of clogged pores, usually from a build-up of…

At the end of last year I developed a skin infection. It started with an infected pimple on the right side of my chin, but it gradually got worse, spreading…

Weighted blankets have been found to have positive results not only for anxiety, but conditions like autism, ADHD, and restless sleep. These blankets help to reduce feelings of anxiety, and…