There was a time when I spent the winter months feeling sluggish, often with chapped lips and a runny nose. I wasn’t good at taking care of myself and giving my body the support tools it needed when stress and illness ran high. Over the past few year I’ve gotten better about looking after my health, so I wanted to share a few of the winter wellness remedies I’ve learned along the way.
Fire cider is a sweet and spicy infused vinegar, pack full of anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties.
This traditional folk remedy is terrific to have on hand this time of year for winter wellness support.
I am impressed with how much creating a home apothecary has improved our lifestyle. In today’s world, it is so easy to access information and misinformation, that it can be overwhelming to know where to begin and what to believe. To save you some time and effort, I want to share with you some tips and resources to get you started on your herbal journey.
Sugar scrubs are one of the first things I learned how to make when I started using natural beauty products, and this grapefruit sugar scrub is a winner. Grapefruit and Arborvitae essential oils are potent cleansers and known for their anti inflammatory properties. | PNW Pixie
Herbal facial steam is a gentle and natural way to refresh your skin and open your pores, with the added benefit of aromatherapy. | PNW Pixie
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*This post contains affiliate links. About a year ago I started taking an online herbalism course as a way to take back control of my life. That course introduced me to the art of infused honey, and I have been hooked ever since. As a child, my mom would give us a spoonful of honey and …
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