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5 Surprising Health Benefits of Adding Yellow Cardamom to Your Detox Tea

February 17, 2025

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If you’re looking for a natural way to enhance your detox tea, look no further than cardamom seed. This powerful spice has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and is packed with health benefits that can support your body’s natural detoxification process. Not only does it add a delicious, …

Yellow Dock Root: The Forgotten Detoxifier That Cleanses Your Liver & Blood

February 15, 2025

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When it comes to natural liver cleanse and blood purification herbs, few plants compare to Yellow Dock Root. This ancient herb has been used for centuries to support detoxification, improve digestion, and enhance liver function. Despite its powerful cleansing properties, it remains relatively unknown compared to mainstream liver cleansing herbs …

The Skin-Healing Power of Calendula: Perfect for Bruises, Cuts, and Sprains

February 15, 2025

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Calendula flower, also known as Calendula officinalis, has been celebrated for centuries for its exceptional wound-healing properties. Whether you’re dealing with bruises, cuts, sprains, or irritated skin, this powerful botanical is a must-have in your natural first-aid kit. But what makes calendula wound healing so effective? And how can a …

Kola Nut vs. Coffee: Which One Is the Ultimate Mental Performance Enhancer?

February 15, 2025

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The Battle of Brain Boosters When it comes to enhancing mental clarity, boosting focus, and increasing energy levels, coffee has long been the go-to choice for millions worldwide. But is coffee truly the best natural brain stimulant, or is there a lesser-known alternative that could be even more effective? Enter …

The Heart-Healthy Power of Garlic: How This Super Herb Supports Artery Health

February 15, 2025

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Why Garlic is a Game-Changer for Heart Health Garlic has been revered for centuries for its powerful medicinal properties, and modern science confirms what ancient healers knew—this humble herb plays a vital role in heart health. From supporting healthy circulation to aiding in a natural artery cleanse, garlic is one …

Why Traditional Chinese Medicine Swears by Astragalus for Lifelong Immunity

February 15, 2025

Unlocking the Ancient Wisdom of Astragalus for Stronger Immunity For centuries, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has relied on the power of astragalus traditional medicine to fortify the body against illness, enhance longevity, and support overall wellness. As one of the most revered TCM immune herbs, astragalus is known for its …

The Powerful Benefits of Bayberry for Gum Infections and Oral Health

February 6, 2025

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Maintaining optimal oral health goes beyond brushing and flossing—it requires proper gum care to prevent infections and inflammation. While modern dental products dominate the market, nature provides powerful alternatives, including Bayberry, a medicinal herb long revered for its natural oral health support. If you’re struggling with gum infections, receding gums, …

From Fatigue to Focus: How Sheep Sorrel Supports a Healthy Thyroid

February 6, 2025

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Are you constantly battling fatigue, brain fog, and sluggish energy levels? If so, your thyroid health could be the culprit. Many people suffer from thyroid fatigue, experiencing low energy, poor focus, and difficulty staying active throughout the day. Fortunately, nature offers a powerful solution: Sheep Sorrel, a potent herb known …

Struggling with Frequent Urination? Discover How Saw Palmetto Can Help

February 5, 2025

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If you’re waking up multiple times at night to use the bathroom or struggling with weak urine flow, you’re not alone. Frequent urination can be frustrating, disrupting your sleep and daily activities. For many men, especially those over 40, these symptoms are often linked to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)—a condition …

The Truth About the PCR Test: What They Don’t Want You to Know

July 26, 2021

There’s no denying that in recent times, there’s been a huge push for anyone with the slightest sniffle or cough to get tested, just in case they might have that dreaded virus…you know, the one with the recovery rate of over 99.9%? We are told that getting tested is the …

Black Cohosh: The Benefits and Uses of This Powerful Herb

July 22, 2021

Black cohosh (not to be confused with blue cohosh or white cohosh, which are from a totally different herb family) is a forest herb whose root is commonly used for its medicinal properties. The native Americans greatly valued this herb, using it to treat menopause, PMS, depression, high blood pressure, …

How We Healed Our Baby’s Oral Thrush

July 14, 2021

A few weeks ago, I noticed a white coating on our little one’s mouth. I thought it was food (he had been fed some slippery elm which I assumed was still in his mouth). However, when it was still there the next day, I took a closer look. It was …

Making a Meal from Weeds: Nettle Pesto Recipe

July 6, 2021

In my family, we are always trying to find ways of preparing the most nutrient-dense food. Foods that are high in the vitamins and minerals my family needs, yet foods that can also be used to make tasty meals. One nutrient that is particularly important for us is iron…and one …

Top 5 Foods to Avoid for your Cardiovascular Health, and Just How Much Our Choices Influence Our Health (Part Two):

June 23, 2021

Top 5 Foods to Avoid for your Cardiovascular Health, and Just How Much Our Choices Influence Our Health (Part Two): Last week, we looked at the idea that what we eat can have a huge impact upon our risk of contracting coronary heart disease. In particular, we discussed foods high …

Top 5 Foods to Avoid for your Cardiovascular Health, and Just How Much Our Choices Influence Our Health (Part One):

June 23, 2021

Top 5 Foods to Avoid for your Cardiovascular Health, and Just How Much Our Choices Influence Our Health (Part One): We’ve looked at the best foods for our cardiovascular health, based on what the science shows us. Just as important as including these foods that help our heart, however, …

Top 8 Foods That Protect Your Heart and Promote Cardiovascular Health (Part Two):

June 18, 2021

Last week, we began looking at various foods that have been scientifically shown to improve cardiovascular health. Leafy greens, whole grains, berries and avocados have been shown to lower bad cholesterol, raise good cholesterol, and lower blood pressure. Today, I am going to discuss 4 more foods that will keep …

Top 8 Foods That Protect Your Heart

June 18, 2021

With cardiovascular disease being the number one killer in Australia, it is important to minimise our risks and maximise our heart health any way we can. Many doctors lack a real understanding of nutrition and the many ways in which diet can help our health. However, the fact remains that …

Top 8 Foods That Protect Your Heart and Promote Cardiovascular Health (Part Two):

June 15, 2021

Top 8 Foods That Protect Your Heart and Promote Cardiovascular Health (Part Two): Last week, we began looking at various foods that have been scientifically shown to improve cardiovascular health. Leafy greens, whole grains, berries and avocados have been shown to lower bad cholesterol, raise good cholesterol, and lower blood …

Top 8 Foods That Protect Your Heart and Promote Cardiovascular Health (Part One):

June 15, 2021

Top 8 Foods That Protect Your Heart and Promote Cardiovascular Health (Part One): With cardiovascular disease being the number one killer in Australia, it is important to minimise our risks and maximise our heart health any way we can. Many doctors lack a real understanding of nutrition and the many …

The Top 5 Herbs To Prevent Heart Attacks And Stave Off Illness

June 1, 2021

The Top 5 Herbs To Prevent Heart Attacks And Stave Off Illness Keeping your cardiovascular system healthy is one of the best ways of keeping your whole body healthy. After all, your blood pumps through every part of your body. Let’s take a look at the top 5 herbs for …

The Dangers of Heart Surgery: What You Should Know

May 31, 2021

The Dangers of Heart Surgery: What You Should Know It is no coincidence that coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death in Australia. A sedentary lifestyle, poor diet and high levels of stress are just some of the reasons for this. Many people see heart surgery as an …

7 Reasons We Need Sunshine this Winter

May 28, 2021

As we, in the southern hemisphere, head into winter, the days get shorter and colder. It becomes increasingly more difficult and increasingly less desirable to spend time outdoors. Yet, the sun plays an important role in our health. It is recommended that we get 10-30 minutes of direct sunlight (i.e., …

5 Ways to Recover from Food Poisoning Naturally

May 14, 2021

We’ve all been there: we eat something that disagrees with us, and spend the next day or two paying the price. Caused primarily by improper food handling by which bacteria is bred and spread, the symptoms of food poisoning can be most unpleasant. Feelings of nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fever …

The decoction method of herbal extraction

April 20, 2021

Last week, we discussed the three main methods of herbal infusions. In addition to the three methods of infusion, there is the decoction method of extraction. Decoctions are the main method used to extract the active ingredients from herbs for use in fomentations, syrups and enemas. The decoction method …

Infusion methods of herbal extraction

April 20, 2021

In last week’s blog post, we discussed the evolution of herbal extraction, along with the effect of heating herbs. This week, we will be taking a look at the various methods of herbal extraction, as well as the positives and negatives of each method. From the beginning times of herbal …

The Herbal Extraction Process

April 16, 2021

A while ago, I wrote a blog post about why we chose to use alcohol as the solvent of choice in the production of our herbal tinctures. Today, I am going to discuss the concept of herbal extraction processes for herbal tinctures. If you’ve ever made a pot of tea …

Some Healthy Meal Inspiration for Your Family

April 16, 2021

In last week’s blog, I talked about the importance of avoiding a food rut, and trying to vary the meals we serve our families each week. This week, I wanted to share with you just a few of the recipes that feature regularly on our family’s meal rotation. With some …

How to Keep Your Meals Healthy and Interesting

April 15, 2021

When you’re running a household, it’s really easy to get into a rut when it comes to meals. How often do you end up serving the same foods again and again? You find a few meal that the kids like, and end up rotating between them. There are probably a …

Weeds for Wellness

April 7, 2021

For anyone who keeps a garden, weed control seems to be a constant struggle–especially if you try to tackle the problem without resorting to using harmful chemicals such as Glyphosate. Yet, many of the weeds which we try so hard to eliminate can actually be used for medicinal purposes. In …

A Natural Approach to Healing Sickness

March 30, 2021

Just a few weeks back, my wife remarked that it had been a year since any member of our family had suffered from a cold. She remembered clearly, because she had just got over her last cold as she was preparing to travel to Perth to celebrate her niece’s birthday. …

Plantain for your Herbal First Aid Kit:

March 23, 2021

The backyard lawn of our current house is full of weeds. Red Clover, Dandelion, Plantain and many others I don’t even know the name of. It looks pretty in its own way in the summer, with all the flowers blooming. Yet, the downside is that it gets covered with bees …

Top Herbs for Mental Health

March 12, 2021

Last week, we discussed the toll that the Covid lockdowns took on the mental health of many Australians. Rates of anxiety and depression skyrocketed, along with prescriptions that doctors were handing out, to help people to deal with these very conditions. Yet, pharmaceutical drugs are not your only option, should …

The State of Mental Health in the Covid Era:

March 11, 2021

The State of Mental Health in the Covid Era: The past year has been a tumultuous one, and has affected many people in ways they never thought possible. Worries over such things as job security, the economy, the future of the country, our health and that of our loved …

The Long-Term Benefits of Exercise

February 25, 2021

The Long Term Benefits of Physical Activity: In last week’s blog post, we looked at the short term benefits that increasing our physical activity can have upon our health. This week, I would like to explore the various ways that it can help us in the long term. …

The Short-Term Benefits of Exercise

February 23, 2021

The Short-Term Benefits of Physical Activity: We live in a world that is becoming increasingly sedentary. We use cars instead of walking or cycling; we use lifts and escalators instead of climbing the stairs; we spend more and more hours in front of the TV and computer, watching Netflix …

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