Healthy Organic Holiday Herbs & Spices
November 5, 2009 by Jennifer Chait
Filed under Green Living
Organic herbs and spices are the perfect accompaniment for your green Thanksgiving feast this November. Herbs and spices not only season your food but can help keep you naturally more healthy during the hectic holiday season. For example…
Sage used for stuffing, gravy, bread, soup, and more can also help fight upset stomach, reduce depression and even inhibits the development of different bacteria. Some research shows that sage can even help boost insulin action in those with diabetes.
Rosemary used for potatoes, veggies, and more fights free radicals, relaxes your stomach, and has even been shown to aid memory issues in Alzheimer’s …read more
Herbal Medicine Cabinet Safety
July 12, 2009 by Jennifer Chait
Filed under Gardening
Herbs have been used for centuries to treat all sorts of ailments. If you’ve got your own garden plot you can set one area aside as a medicinal herb section. BUT make sure you play it safe with these tips…
Herbs can be safe but they can also be just as dangerous as a prescription or OTC drug. Just because you grew it yourself, does not mean you might not experience a negative affect after taking the herb. You should never take herbs willy nilly. Always research first and make sure you understand how to use the herb – i.e. in …read more




