There is a misconception that inflammation is something only people with muscle and joint injuries face. The truth is, you can have minor inflammation and resulting pain from changing your workout routine, adding strength training, or simply from being sick with a bad cold or flu. Inflammation is also common during pregnancy as well.

You may be wondering what you can do for inflammation that is natural and effective. Here are some herbs that can help and how you can prepare them for use.

Turmeric

Turmeric is an herb that is readily available in powder forms at most grocery stores in the spice isle. You may feel that this herb is simply for cooking, but it can help reduce inflammation caused by fibromyalgia, over exertion, and joint or muscle issues. Continue reading →

The cold and flu season can bring havoc and chaos to any household and routine. What can make it worse is having an allergic reaction to the many chemicals found in over the counter cold and flu remedies. Instead of risking your health further, you should consider making your own remedies. Continue reading →

With all the herbal blends, proprietary blends, and essential herbal based oils on the market you may be under the misconception that all of them are safe. You may also be under the misconception that all of them are easy to use, administer, and safe for all ages. The truth is, there are some herbs that should never be used with children in any dosage. These are the herbs that you should look out for when you are buying herbal blends, oils, and natural remedies.

Goldenseal

There is not much information regarding goldenseal and the long term effects of the herb. However, most herbalists and midwives do caution against using the herb with small children, infants, and newborns. This is due to several reports that the use of goldenseal, in medium quantities, have caused brain damage in some children. Because it is unclear in the reported cases how much of the herb was used, it has been designated as an herb that is unsafe for children and should be avoided. Continue reading →