Olive oil is one of the ancient foods that truly nourish the body inside and out. “It is symbolic of goodness and purity, and the tree is a symbol of peace and happiness”. Make sure what you purchase is a whole food, if you do not choose a high-quality oil, it becomes harmful, not healing. Look for cold or expeller pressed, extra virgin, it should be in a dark bottle, smell strong and “herby” and when placed in a fridge should turn cloudy or harden slightly. Once you have got

This recipe comes from Rosemary Gladstar’s Medicinal Herbs book. She says these pills work wonders for sore throat, laryngitis, and other infections of the throat and mouth. Ingredients 2 parts licorice root powder 1 part echinacea root powder 1 part goldenseal root powder (or substitute Oregon grape root) 1 part marshmallow root powder Honey Peppermint essential oil Cocoa powder Directions Place herbs in a bowl and mix with enough water and honey to make a sticky paste. Ad

Sore throats are one of the most common health complaints, probably due to the tonsils filtering out toxins, viruses and bacteria. They manifest as raw, burning, itchy, or just soreness at the back of the throat. Most sore throats are caused by viral or bacterial infections but other factors could be irritants and allergies. When treating any illness in the body I always follow the cold and flu care remedies and then add to it specifics for the condition being treated. If

One year I had the worst sore throat I had ever had and even my beloved Sore Throat Spray wasn't doing much for it. I decided I needed to whip out the big guns in the form of cayenne pepper, and for me this is huge since I did not like hot stuff. Since then I have learned to love a dash of cayenne hear and there. I mixed the cayenne with some raw honey and because I had been exposed to strep throat I took extra precautions by adding some garlic. After forcing this down every

Honey is mentioned many times in the scriptures, including John the Baptist living off honey while living in the wilderness and Christ partaking of it after his Resurrection. For those familiar with the Book of Mormon, God guided two different civilizations across the ocean to the promised land (North America), bringing with them honey bees to provide nourishment and healing. All of this leads me to believe raw honey is a pretty important nutrient, healer and gift from God

This has been a family favorite that comes from Rosemary Gladstar's Medicinal Herbs. At the onset of a dry or sore throat start spraying every hour or sometimes more frequently depending on how you may feel. During the night it works great on those dry hacking coughs that keep you up all night. Also use for strained throat, tonsillitis, strep throat or any kind of throat condition. ¼ cup echinacea glycerite ⅛ cup distilled water 6-8 drops peppermint essential oil or Thieves o

This tea is my go to for colds, flu, and respiratory issues and because it tastes so yummy my children readily drink it. It also works wonders for treating PMS cramping, upset stomachs and morning sickness. You can drink this cold in the summer months as a refreshing lemonade, but for medicinal purposes it is better to drink it warm. Ingredients 4 Tbsp fresh grated ginger (I keep mine in the freezer so it doesn't go bad and it makes for easier grating) 1 quart water 2 fresh