Recent content by dirtnut

I love having a garden in my yard. I plant tomatoes and cukes and beans and squash. We now have a fruit garden as well. What do you plant? Do you have a year round garden?

My husband tends to cut himself shaving a lot. Is there a good recipe of a paste or something he can use to soothe it after cutting himself with the razor?

Shiny hair is supposed to be a sign of good health isn't it? What kind of herbs can you use on your hair to make it extra shiny? My hair is colored if that makes a difference.

Before you have surgery they ask you to not eat solid foods the night before. Is there a way to still eat good food but use a cleanser to rid it of your body in the morning?

I inherited bad toe nails from my father's side. They are brittle and break off easily. I was once prescribed a medicine for it but I never filled the prescription. Is there a natural remedy for something like this?

I have seen a lot of talk lately about during yoga during pregnancy. Has anyone tried it? Has it helped you relax and sleep better? Or maybe helped with hip and back pain?

Is there a simple way to help your dog or cat get rid of the worms in their system? I know you can buy medicines but I'd rather do it without something harsh.

Do you have a special scent of candle that you like to burn in your home? I like spicy scents like cinnamon. I don't like flowery scents nearly as much.

My father has done something to his neck to make one shoulder hunched up higher than the other. I told him a chiropractor should be able to help him. I hope he takes my advice and goes soon as his shoulders look really out of place.

I have run into a lot of people that think herbal remedies are "quacky". How do you handle this? Do you ignore it or try to defend your beliefs?

Does oregano come back each year or is it an annual? I thought it was an annual but the pot mine was in last year has small seedlings sprouting. I'm not sure if it's a weed or the plant coming back.

We had a goat die a few years ago and we never found out why. We have thought about getting another one and I have read a few things about having them eat baking soda with their food. Is there any other alternative to baking soda?

My parents went on a cruise last month and the cruise was offering acupuncture for anyone that had sea sickness. Apparently it was in the ear lobes. My mom had it done and she said it was the best cruise yet as far as sea sickness!

Which do you prefer for your herbs - pills or tinctures? Do either of them tend to work better or are less effective? I've only used pills and capsules that I've purchased from herbal stores.

I found a large rosemary bush on sale at a local nursery. It was only $8! I picked it up and will be planting it this weekend. I love rosemary bushes as they smell so good. :)