Category: Holistic Health and Beauty

We prefer to take a more natural, holistic approach to health and beauty on our homestead. We believe that our bodies have the ability to heal themselves if we provide the raw materials, so we spend a lot of time learning and sharing about herbal medicine, supplements,  and alternative healing. We also take a more natural approach to skincare and beauty, creating many of our own beauty products right here on the homestead.

10 Healing Foods That Can Make an Unbelievable Difference in Your Health

The human body is designed to overcome any illness, as long as you provide it with the necessary raw materials. Here are 10 healing foods that can boost your immune system, give you more energy, fight chronic illness, and much more! 

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6 Health Benefits of Coffee (According to Science)

According to science, the most significant health benefits of coffee are supporting heart health, protecting the liver, and lowering the risk of Type 2 diabetes. But that’s not all! Read the full article for several more reasons to ignore the naysayers and keep drinking coffee.

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The Benefits of Bone Broth and How to Make It

Bone broth is a highly nutritious, comforting liquid that’s good for your gut and your joints. Learn about the many benefits of bone broth and how to make it.

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Natural Headache Relief: 5 Headache Remedies That Really Work

I have suffered from headaches my entire life. Migraines, tension headaches, sinus headaches, you name it, I get them. Over the past year or so, I have been on a quest to find reliable, natural headache relief. I hate popping pills everytime I get a headache, which, in the past has been almost daily.

I am a firm believer that most illnesses can be treated and/or prevented with proper diet. I believe that food is medicine, and illness is a red flag telling you that you are not eating properly. Many conditions are caused by a vitamin or mineral deficiency that can be remedied by changing what you’re eating.

I have also studied herbal medicine for many years, and have experienced amazing first-hand results. I love plant medicine and using essential oils for health and wellness as well as around my home.

So, when I began looking for natural headache relief, of course, I started by looking into diet changes, herbal remedies, and essential oils. I tried a lot of different things, but there were a few things that stood out as giving amazing results. Here’s what I found to be most effective, why it works, and how to use it!

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Thyme, an Essential Culinary and Medicinal Herb

Thyme is an essential culinary and medicinal herb in my household. There are many different varieties including lemon thyme as well as dwarf and creeping varieties.

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