Tag: rickyrae
member name: Richelle T.
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November 11, 2008 10:57 AM EST --
The weather is changing, there's a nip in the air, there's even quite a bit of snow in some places. People are getting . . .
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September 24, 2007 10:58 PM EDT --
There are two common forms of arthritis, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis usually occurs later in life and is the result of the cartilage between bones slowly . . .
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October 25, 2007 09:32 PM EDT --
Sleep. So many of us don't get enough of it. We often forget that our bodies need sleep to help regenerate, reinvigorate and revitalize. Doctors say . . .
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November 26, 2007 05:20 PM EST --
Aahh, the Holidays. Oh what fun, right? Here are a few suggestions that can help you get through the holiday season with as little stress as possible. . . .
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January 25, 2008 10:09 PM EST --
Stress can have such an impact on our lives. We can get it from so many places, from watching the news, going to work or even from our loved ones. And stress can really take a . . .
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April 16, 2008 01:07 PM EDT --
Most of us when we were kids heard "Eat your vegetables" from our mothers. As I moved out and lived on my own, my eating habits became less than exemplary. . . .
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June 27, 2008 05:47 PM EDT --
Elder is a remarkable plant, you can use its leaves, flowers, bark and berries. I especially enjoy using Elder Flowers, Sambucus canadensis , in quite a . . .
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July 30, 2008 12:50 PM EDT --
Red Clover, Trifolium pratense, is a very useful herb. It is also known as Meadow Clover, Cow grass and Cow clover. The flower is made up of many small individual tubes that are purple. . . .
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October 27, 2008 02:44 PM EDT --
A mint farm in Michigan is under threat of foreclosure.
Crosby Mint Farm (St. Johns, MI) is under foreclosure. Because of the historic significance and the desire to continue producing this wonderful . . .
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October 11, 2007 11:30 PM EDT --
Lately I've gotten a lot of questions on what to do with skin problems, from eczema to bug bites. I have suffered from a form of psoriasis that has no known . . .
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November 11, 2007 10:40 PM EST --
We all know that Catnip, Nepeta cataria, is an aphrodisiac for cats. It's used in many cat toys to attract their attention. My cat for some reason is immune to Catnip, but then . . .
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January 11, 2008 04:47 PM EST --
Happy New Year everyone! I hope everyone had asafe and enjoyable holiday season. And now back to the grind, right? Here are a few tips to keep your skin healthy over the harsh winter months, unless . . .
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February 28, 2008 11:17 AM EST --
My last article, Herbology 101 Part 1 , went over Demulcents, Cathartics and Expectorants, all good herbs to help get you through the winter if you are experiencing colds our coughs, among other . . .
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March 13, 2008 11:31 PM EDT --
In Parts 1 and 2 we've gone over some common therapeutic actions of herbs. In this last part we will go over Diuretics, which help with the urinary tract system, Diaphoretics, help promote . . .
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May 27, 2008 01:16 PM EDT --
This is a previously published article, but since so many people have been suffering from allergies around me I thought it was would be a good idea to revisit it.
Spring and . . .
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November 24, 2008 11:14 PM EST --
Alfalfa, Medicago sativa, isn't just for horses, even though it is grown for hay throughout the United States. I'm sure most of you have heard of alfalfa sprouts, we usually see them on a salad . . .
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December 11, 2008 04:21 PM EST --
B is for Burdock and Blue Cohosh
Burdock, Ar ctium luppa, has many uses, and can be found in Europe, North America and Asia. It is an antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antiviral, demulcent, . . .
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December 11, 2007 10:56 PM EST --
Echinacea, Echinacea angustifolia, also known as coneflower , is native to the United States and southern Canada. There are many species but the most medicinal . . .
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September 19, 2008 02:54 PM EDT --
For years women have been using herbs to help regulate their menstrual cycles, prev ent miscarriages, improve fertility, deal with symptoms of menopause and help with many other gynecological problems. . . .
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October 25, 2008 06:21 PM EDT --
So, I've written a few articles about herbs for women so I felt it was time to help out the guys. Luckily for men they don't necessarily go through as many life "changes" as . . .
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