Homemade Fire Cider to Fight Colds and Flu
Winter is approaching and that means we can look forward to more…
Elder: Heirloom Herb and Source of Elderberry Syrup
The elder is a deciduous shrub of myth, legend, beauty, and usefulness. …
Herbal Remedies on the Homestead: Tinctures, Teas, Syrups, and Salves
Using Herbal Remedies on the Homestead One of the greatest benefits of…
Grow an Herbal Skincare Garden: 7 Easy-to-Grow Herbs for Naturally Healthy Skin
You grow herbs for culinary uses and maybe herbal remedies, but did…
Making Oxymels: The Sweet-Tart Medicine
Oxymel... what an odd word. The etymology of the word actually gives…
Beet Kvass: The Miracle of Russia
When considering the wonderful contributions that Russia has made to the culinary…
Medical Folkways in America – Part Two: What’s in Your Bottle?
In Medical Folkways in America – Part One: Maggots, Hairballs, and Eels, we…
Fight Back! Save Money on Prescription Drugs
In 2007, Americans spent five times as much on prescription drugs as…
