How to Make Queen of Hungary Water
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by The Holistic Mama
2d ago
We have a recipe that explains easily how to make queen of Hungary water. What exactly is the Queen of Hungary Water's use? Undoubtedly, It’s an interesting story which has a few different versions. History Most sources say that Queen of Hungary's water dates back to sometime in the late 14th century. Evidently, It is unclear who exactly created it. A legend says someone formulated it at the command of Queen Elizabeth of Hungary. Queen Hungary water first appeared outside of the country in 1370 when Charles V of France received some. He was famous for his love of fragrances. By the 18th centur ..read more
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Three Easy Herbs to Grow This Season
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by The Holistic Mama
2d ago
Start with these three easy herbs to grow. Fresh herbs make all the difference in flavoring delicious recipes. Having fresh herbs on hand to cook with can get very expensive if you are buying them individually which is why it is so beneficial to grow your own. Growing herbs is a great way to get started gardening. Some herbs start very easily from seeds which is the most inexpensive method – but it does take patience. You can grow herbs indoors and outdoors. I have some herbs in pots, some in a wooden box I re purposed, and some in the ground. If there are certain herbs that you cook with ofte ..read more
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How to Make a Healing Diaper Balm
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by The Holistic Mama
6d ago
If you are wondering how to make a healing diaper balm for your baby, you can make your own. Making solves is the process of combining oils, butters, and waxes to make a soothing herbal remedy. This particular recipe contains three herbal infused oils. You can purchase these oils already infused or make them yourself. This blog post has details instructions on how to make your own heat infused herbal oils. The herbs used in this salve are calendula, St John's Wort, and comfrey. All of these herbs are very healing for the skin. Many diaper creams include zinc. This recipe calls for the addition ..read more
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How to Make Chamomile Eye Drops
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by The Holistic Mama
6d ago
This post will explain how to make chamomile eye drops. This is a super simple recipe. Even if you've never made an herbal remedy before, you can make this one! Chamomile is a pretty easy herb to obtain, even if you can't find bulk loose dry chamomile you can always find a chamomile tea bag and any grocery store. Chamomile provides gentle relief for irritated eyes. It may even help to support healing of a minor eye infection. Whenever there is an eye issue in my family this is my go-to first remedy. It has worked countless times to solve eye issues without needing any other treatment. I've eve ..read more
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Top 3 Foods to Make from Scratch (for Health Benefits)
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by The Holistic Mama
1w ago
The top three foods to make from scratch that will increase the health benefits certainly includes at least one fermented food. If store-bought, the fermented food won't give you as many health benefits. Most fermented foods sold in stores need to be pasteurized to some extent. Unfortunately, this process will kill some of the healthy bacteria. Making fermented food at home is easy fun and provides an enormous amount of health benefits. Lower Sugar & Additives Other foods on this top three list are any premade foods that may be high in sugar or have a number of additives and preservatives ..read more
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How to Get Children to Take Herbal Remedies
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by The Holistic Mama
1w ago
It’s a common question, how to get children to take herbal remedies? The truth is a lot of herbal remedies don’t taste great. Sure, a dose of delicious elderberry syrup is easy to get kids to take but not all remedies are like that. Many teas and tinctures have a bitter taste. Also, many children aren’t ready for swallowing pills. Creativity is the key to giving herbal remedies to kids. You know your children best, and what things they really like to eat and drink. You may even consider giving them something you don’t typically allow them to have just to get the remedies in. Get Children to Ta ..read more
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How to Make a Soothing Onion Honey Cough Syrup
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by The Holistic Mama
1w ago
Try making this soothing onion honey cough syrup if your child has a cough. This is a sweet and delicious cough remedy your child will like. Both honey and onion have anti-inflammatory properties that will relax cough spasms and soothe irritated tissue. With the antimicrobial properties of both onion and honey it will help to fight the infection as well. How do onions and honey help a child's cough? Onions help to release a flow of fluids in the lungs to help thin sticky and thick mucus. Just like an onion makes your eyes tear it also does make the same signals inside the body. This is what ma ..read more
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Best Non-Candy Easter Gifts for a Healthy Basket
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by The Holistic Mama
1w ago
The best non-candy Easter gifts for a healthy basket can be so much fun. It’s a chance to get creative and give your children more than junk food. There are a lot of things you can put in an Easter basket. The problem is that so many of the non-candy options are also junk – plastic that will end up in a landfill. They are toys that will break easily or never be played with again and tossed. How about the idea of a non-candy gift on a holiday that is also useful? Many items you use regularly have a fancier or more fun version. When my kids were young, they loved getting fun toothbrushes in thei ..read more
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How to Dye Easter Eggs with Food
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by The Holistic Mama
1w ago
It is possible to dye Easter eggs with food and have beautiful eggs! Why Skip the Artificial Dyes? There is a large variety of food products that contain artificial coloring. Unfortunately, some artificial colors are linked to a number of health conditions. Health professionals recommend that children with ADHD stay away from all food coloring and additives because it can aggravate the condition. Artificial dyes could also be linked to skin rashes, asthma, headaches and even cancer. Not only are artificial dyes in Easter egg dying kits but they are also in soda, canned food ..read more
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Gluten Free Irish Soda Bread Recipe (& Dairy Free Option)
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by The Holistic Mama
2w ago
Here is a Gluten free Irish soda bread recipe (with Dairy free option) that everyone will love. It’s lightly sweet and has a nice texture. You can make this healthy bread and feel good about serving it as a healthy food. Does Irish Soda Bread Contain Gluten? Irish soda bread is typically made with wheat flour so if you are purchasing a loaf chances are it is not gluten-free. Can you buy gluten free Irish Soda Bread? Maybe! Stores like Whole Foods may have gluten-free options but don’t assume unless it clearly says gluten-free on the label. Really the best way to get a nice loaf is to make it y ..read more
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