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I’ve had lots of folks lately asking for our Achy Joints Ointment, and by this time of the year, we are always sold out. Our infused oils and vinegars are always made with freshly, ethically, and beautifully wildcrafted herbs; and…
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Category: Apothecary, Headlines
Tags: achy joints remedies, arnica, diy health, gluten free, herbal medicine, herbal remedies, how to make an herbal infusion, how to use arnica, juniper, make an ointment, natural preservatives, nettle, rosemary essential oil, safflower oil
Favorite thing about the Holistic Homestead #67: We are more interested in EMPOWERING YOU to take charge of your health with simple, DIY, all natural remedies – than in making money from our products (we are a nonprofit, after all)!…
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Category: Apothecary, Dr. Mom, Headlines
Tags: candied lemon, diy health, dr. b's cough syrup, health and wellness, herbal cough syrup, homemade cough syrup, homesteading skills, horehound, licorice root, lobelia, make your own cough syrup, natural health, the holistic homestead, wild cherry bark
What’s in my All-Heal salve? Coconut Oil Calendula or Comfrey (fresh or dried) Oatmeal What’s it good for? Rashes Bug Bites and Stings Eczema Psoriasis Burns How does it work? Let’s start with Coconut Oil. Dr. Axe lauds the wound…
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Category: Apothecary, Headlines
Tags: calendula, comfrey, diy health, dr. axe, Dr. Mom, healing properties of coconut oil, healing properties of oatmeal, homemade health, homesteading workshop, natural health and wellness, natural remedy for eczema, natural remedy for psoriasis, natural remedy for skin problems, wild bear mountain ecology center
Winter time calls for warming herbs that help us circulate, clear out and renew. Stuck indoors with stuffy, dry air and depressed immunity leads to lingering coughs and colds that take weeks to clear up. That is why I created…
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Category: Headlines, Here's to your Health!
Tags: diy health, herbal tea, immune boosting, mint, mugwort, mullein, natural cold and flu remedies, natural cough remedies, natural family health, organic lemon juice, raw honey, winter tonic
Dear Friends, “Colorado Gives” day is a day especially dedicated to supporting the many nonprofits in Colorado who do amazing work to make Colorado, and our world a better place. The Holistic Homestead is on the verge of joining the…
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Category: Fundraiser, Headlines
Tags: colorado gives day, colorado nonprofits, diy health, fundraiser, grassroots health advocacy, health and wellness, natural health, npr, online fundraising, pbs
Make your own antibacterial ointment to keep in your first aid kit – safe, natural and effective for kiddos, pets and the whole family!
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Category: Dr. Mom
Tags: diy antibacterial ointment, diy health, healing properties of garlic, healing properties of honey, healing properties of tumeric, national institute of health, natural antibacterial ointment, natural wound care, scientific research on garlic, scientific research on honey, scientific research on tumeric, topical antibiotics
“Just a spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down…” sings Mary Poppins. A spoonful of sugar is the best definition of an “electuary” – making those bitter, astringent, spicy, pungent herbs and spices more palatable with sugar! This is…
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Category: Dr. Mom
Tags: anemia, Bob's Red Mill, diy health, electuaries, healing herbs in your cupboard, health at home, health benefits of garlic, health benefits of molasses, herbal medicine for kids, homemade herbal remedies, kitchen medicine, kitchen remedies, natural cold and flu remedies, tumeric
36 hours left in 2014, and $683 to go before we reach our goal! So far, 9 wonderful people have donated an average of $35 each. Do you think we can make it before midnight tomorrow night? YES! Do you…
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