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If you have ever consulted with me about immune system health, there is no doubt that elderberries have come up in our conversation. While I prefer Elderberry Tincture for everyday use, I still make a couple of good batches of elderberry syrup each fall and winter season. The kids love it, and it is great on pancakes!My elderberry syrup recipe includes echinacea because while elderberries are amazing on their own, there is some good research that shows what it does when combined with elderb …

If you are a regular here, you know how passionate I am about incorporating into your diet foods that help fight inflammation. Having a healthy inflammatory response is key to a number of health concerns. Our 'Fight Inflammation Series highlights the lifestyle elements that I believe make or break a healthy inflammatory response.Inflammation is a natural process that protects our bodies and allows for healing. Normal, healthful inflammation occurs immediately after an injury. The area gets red a …

Studies have shown that bentonite clay can treat poison ivy rash and speed up healing following a reaction, and this DIY clay mask for poison ivy recipe is a genuine triple threat to poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, and other plant based and / or contact allergic reaction.This remedy is the ideal alternative to calamine lotion and it is way more effective at extracting the oils that cause irritation, blistering, pain, and that dreaded itch. Additionally, the mixture is loaded with compounds …

The one thing that I hear from clients is their reservation to try tinctures. I can't relate to being afraid of the taste since I have taken tinctures my entire life and actually crave different herbs at different times. One of the easiest ways to take tinctures is to make the drops into a tea, cold or hot, or add it to an existing drink. Today I am going to share with you my summer allergy cherry sparkler recipe, one of my all time favorite summer drinks for allergy season.As written, the flavo …

Why We Chose These IngredientsSenna Leaf - Also known as the cassia marilandica or locust plant, these leaves have commonly been used for its laxative properties. Senna contains glycosides, which are a group of organic compound that work by smoothing the muscles of the digestive system.Licorice Root - Used in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine for centuries, licorice is the root of Glycyrrhiza glabra from which a sweet flavor can be extracted. It's uses include soothi …