Are there dandelion benefits? Don't mow them down yet! There are many benefits of this common plant and several ways to use it. What are the Health Benefits of Dandelion? Dandelion root has long been held as a liver tonic in folk medicine. Studies suggest this is due to its ability to increase the flow of bile. Although it's known as a weed, dandelion has a range of health benefits. The leaves have long been used as a diuretic. The root is good for the liver. The key actions of dandelion are diuretic, detoxifying, and bitter. Dandelion leaf's diuretic action is used for high blood pressure and ..read more

Healthy snack ideas are helpful to have prepped ahead of time. In the moment you or your children are looking for a snack, it needs to be simple, easy, and fast. If not, that's when junk food often creeps into your life. It is also helpful to have a list of healthy snack ideas that can be put together fairly easily for those moments. What is the Healthiest Food to Snack on? It might be obvious but the healthiest foods to snack on are whole foods as opposed to processed foods. Whole foods include fruits and vegetables. Apples, pears, oranges, and bananas are healthy and require no preparation ..read more

These gluten-free lemon blueberry muffins don't even seem like gluten-free muffins. When I finally perfected this recipe, the kids said, “Mom, these are like real muffins.” They know I always bake everything gluten-free. Ingredients You Need for Gluten-free Blueberry Muffins gluten free flour mixture I used King Arthur Gluten Free flour baking soda baking powder vanilla extract sea salt butter or coconut oil for dairy free maple syrup eggs lemon juice (bottled is fine) almond milk or your choice of milk blueberries, fresh or frozen Gluten free Flour Mix I Use In this recipe I typi ..read more

There is a natural retinol alternative that is safe to use with great results. Most women have used products that contain retinols to achieve great looking skin because it works. But at what cost? What is Retinol? Retinol is a synthetic derivative of Vitamin A. The active agent in retinol is retinoic acid which promotes cell turnover. The drawback to using retinols like Retin-A (tretinoin) is that it makes the skin very sensitive. In addition, there are health risks. Health Risks of Retinol I often refer to EWG for their safety ratings and retinol is rated at a 9 out of 10, not good ..read more

Just like every other parent, I know you want to avoid catching your child's cold. There is nothing worse then having to take care of sick children when you feel just as bad (or worse!).  There's no way you can (or even want to) keep your distance from your sick child. Of course hand washing and general hygiene will help. Children need our hugs and care when they are sick so the best way is to keep your immune system strong. Nine times out of ten I’m able to stand strong through the illnesses in my home. This is mostly due to the fact that I eat well and do things regularly to boost my im ..read more

If you are wondering how to get started making herbal remedies, this is for you. I'll go through step by step how you can get started on your own without feeling overwhelmed. There are so many herbs and so many ways to prepare them. When you're first starting out it's best to start with just a handful of herbs and types of preparations.  Choose Safe Herbs to Get Started When you are new to working with herbs and herbal remedies, it’s a good idea to pick just a few herbs to learn about. There are many safe, simple herbs you can use and learn about without any worry. One way is to choose he ..read more

If you're wondering how to make healthy paleo vanilla custard, you've come to the right place. This recipe is actually quite healthy. While this custard is a dessert recipe you can even use this as a snack recipe. It's high in protein, fat, and lots of nutrients. It is dairy free so it also makes it great for anyone who cannot drink cow's milk. However, it can be made with any kind of milk including cow's milk, goat's milk, or your choice of non-dairy milk. The only milk I've ever used in this recipe and can say for sure that it works is canned coconut milk. I'm pretty confident this recipe wo ..read more

In case you are wondering, you can gluten free bread machine sandwich bread! I promise, it tastes much better then any store bought gluten-free bread brand. Even people who are not gluten-free will like this bread. The added bonus is that it's also cheaper to make then the mediocre store bread. Can You Make Gluten free Bread in a Regular Bread Machine? Yes! You absolutely can. Many of the newer bread machines actually have a setting on them called “gluten-free.” If you have this setting, use it. If you don't you can also use the setting called “French bread” or “homemade bread.” To be perfectl ..read more

You can make your own turmeric ginger tincture at home to combat inflammation. Turmeric is a powerful herb that helps with inflammation of all kinds whether it is acute or chronic. What Causes Inflammation? Inflammation is a normal response that your body has to illness or injury. It's actually an essential response to heal the body. Inflammation occurs when inflammatory cells travel to the location of an injury or infection in the body. The cells assist with a current injury or infection as acute inflammation which is not a unhealthy occurrence. What is Chronic Inflammation? Chronic infl ..read more

We have a recipe that explains easily how to make queen of Hungary water. What exactly is the Queen of Hungary Water's use? Undoubtedly, It’s an interesting story which has a few different versions. History Most sources say that Queen of Hungary's water dates back to sometime in the late 14th century. Evidently, It is unclear who exactly created it. A legend says someone formulated it at the command of Queen Elizabeth of Hungary. Queen Hungary water first appeared outside of the country in 1370 when Charles V of France received some. He was famous for his love of fragrances. By the 18th centur ..read more