Natural Wellness

Easy Gift Idea: Homemade Air Freshener (and the dangers of regular air fresheners)

I live in a house with three boys and a dog.  Let’s just say there are times when I could use some air freshener.

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Homemade Elderberry Syrup | Roots & Boots

Boost Your Immune System with Make-Your-Own-Elderberry-Syrup

Have you tried elderberry syrup?  It’s a natural way to support the immune system, especially during the cold and flu season.

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Zand HerbaLozenges: fight colds and flu naturally!

Here at the Yankee Homestead, we’re almost completely free of all prescription drugs, as well as over-the-counter remedies. We prevent and treat our illnesses and injuries with real food, read food supplements, essential oils and other natural remedies. Here’s one of my favorites for treating and preventing colds and the flu, as well as for…

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Hard Lotion Bars

DIY Hard Lotion Bars

Are your hands dry and cracked?  Do you struggle with itchy rashes?  Could your feet use some serious softening?  What about your elbows? This hard lotion is amazing!  I’ve been making it for several years now.  We use it mostly on our hands and lips, but you can use it anywhere you’ve got skin. I…

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Tea Time: Traditional Medicinals Herbal Teas for Self Care

Anytime is a good time for tea, but fall weather always makes me want to savor a nice cup of tea. Not to mention that the changing weather can tend to usher in a host of unwanted conditions such as congestion, colds, sore throats and the like. Let me share one of the tricks I…

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Goodbye To Toxins (Day 1): Skin Deep, EWG’s online cosmetics data base

Before I begin sharing all my favorite natural products, I wanted to tell you about this helpful resource… Have you heard of Skin Deep? It’s an online cosmetic data base that provides product safety ratings.  I’ve found it enormously helpful in my efforts to overhaul my family’s hygiene, beauty and cleaning products.

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Homemade Toothpaste

Homemade Toothsoap

I am not a huge expert on flouride or dental health, but I do know that sulfates are not healthy.  So why would I put them in my mouth?  Or even worse, in my children’s mouths? It’s such a shame that many personal care products contain sulfates, parabens and other nasty ingredients that can contribute…

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