Considering that communicable diseases like colds and flu are highly contagious and have no cure other than to run their course, your best bet is to prevent becoming ill in the first place. But, even if you do get sick this season, the severity and longevity of illness is highly dependent on the strength of…

With cold and flu season in full swing, everyone should have a bottle of Thieves®* oil in their natural first aid kit to help kill germs in your body and around your home. Powerful and versatile, Thieves®* oil is a combination of essential oils that can stimulate the immune system, circulation and respiratory system, and…

In the United States, tap water is the most tested and regulated source of water you can find. That said, tap water can still contain chemicals you don’t want to consume, cook with, or bathe in, like chloramines, fluoride and even hazardous pollutants like heavy metals, petrochemicals, pesticides or pharmaceuticals. Here’s how to get the…

Building a chicken coop is an important undertaking, as it will determine how safe and healthy your hens will be for years to come. Keeping this in mind will help you focus on the important elements—size, ventilation, placement, etc. —rather than the window dressings of appearance and decoration. If you set out with the following…

It’s no surprise nail polish doesn’t fit into the category of natural products. In fact, reading the ingredients on a bottle of polish is downright scary! But like many people, my little girl loves nail polish, so I wanted to make sure she could paint her nails in the safest, most eco-friendly way possible. Here’s…

Fall is the time to plant garlic. Garlic is ridiculously easy to plant and care for. It tastes great, looks beautiful, and takes up so little space that even people with very small gardens or containers can grow enough to be well-stocked in garlic for most of the year. Here’s how to grow garlic using…

As temperatures drop in Autumn, it’s time to put your garden to bed for the season. Doing so will protect your plants from damage or death due to cold, and reduce the amount of garden work you must do in the spring. Here are the things you need to do to prepare your garden for…

Holidays can be tough for people with food allergies or sensitivities. Most traditional dishes seem to be loaded up with wheat, corn, butter, milk, and more, making it hard to enjoy your Thanksgiving meal. Fortunately, there are tasty alternatives to all the common allergens today. Here are 21 delicious, healthy, dairy free and gluten free…

Nothing says Winter Holidays like “chestnuts roasting on an open fire,” right? In Europe, where chestnut trees grow abundantly, chestnuts are a staple nut commonly used in cooking and desserts year-round. However, here in the U.S., where chestnut trees succumbed to a blight that almost made them extinct 120 years ago, chestnuts are a little…

Aphids, sometimes called plant lice, are small insects that feed on the nutritious sap of plants. They are a common pest that can cause damage to a wide range of crops, including fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants. Aphids produce multiple generations each year and infestations can quickly get out of hand. The good news is…