Everyone is so quick now a day to run to the doctor or take a pill to cure everything from headaches to hangnails. There are dozens of natural ways you can heal yourself, without the harmful chemicals found in most prescription drugs. I’m not saying all medicine is bad, it is just my opinion that for certain things, an herbal remedy can be just as effective if not better, and without damaging other areas of your health. These are a few fun herbal facts for you. For more information check out www.thewellnessstore.com it’s a really informative site! Give it a shot! It can’t hurt! It’s your health Bitch!

Weight loss:

Bee pollen stimulates the metabolism and helps to curb appetite.

Brewer's yeast will help to reduce various cravings for food and drink

Green tea enhances the ability of the body to burn fat.

Always consult a physician or a health professional before starting any herbal regiment for proper use and dosage.

Common cold:

Ginseng is widely believed to improve overall immunity to illness. Some say that regular use of Ginseng may even prevent colds altogether.

Boneset and sage help to break up congestion and bring down a fever. Make a tea and drink your way to feeling better!

At the onset of a cold, add 1/2 teaspoon each of cinnamon and ginger to 1 cup of scalded milk. Add 1 tablespoon of honey and drink while hot. This remedy is very soothing and stimulating.

Inhalations:

Inhalations of chamomile, eucalyptus, or thyme help loosen mucus and heals the throat, nasal passages and bronchial tubes.

Horsetail inhalations reduce swelling of mucous membranes.

Onion or nasturtium inhalations disinfect.

Ginkgo Biloba leaf inhalations kill bacteria and heal the cells of the damaged mucous membranes almost immediately.

Skin care:

Tea tree oil is a natural antiseptic. Apply a single drop of tea tree oil directly to the blemish after cleansing. It is gentle to the skin and speeds the healing of blemishes.

Lavender, is very good for oily skin. Mist your skin with lavender water several times daily.

Witch hazel applied to the skin is excellent for absorbing oil.

Zinc is an important mineral in the production of collagen, the skin's support tissue. Beef and calves' liver, lean beef, lamb, roasted pumpkin and sunflower seeds, Brazil nuts, Swiss and cheddar cheeses, peanuts and dark meat turkey are good sources of zinc.

Other fun Herbal facts!

Catnip is a popular ingredient in a variety of traditional remedies. Catnip tea is best known as a sleep aid, but it is also recommended to ease menstrual pain, to help soothe the nerves, and as an insect repellent. Compresses applied to the forehead are said to relieve headaches.

Most people are only aware of fennel's use in salads, soups and stews. It is recommended to ease stomachaches and to aid digestion. Taken in a tea or in extracts, fennel has also been used as an aid to stimulate the appetites of anorexics.

Peppermint is better known for its soothing effects on the stomach. The herb is useful for relieving indigestion, nausea and intestinal gas. Peppermint tea is recommended for headaches as a mild sedative, and even to treat some upper respiratory conditions. Applied externally, oil of peppermint may help relieve muscle and nerve pain

Sage is best known for its astringent and drying properties, and is especially useful for easing colds symptoms. When used as a mouth rinse or gargle, sage may help to alleviate the irritation of cankers and sore throats.