Tag: at-home remedies

red raspberry leaf

My Fast & Painless Labor — Did Raspberry Leaf Tea Help?

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Updated March 4, 2026. This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive commissions if you choose to purchase through links I provide (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting the work I put into this site!

Have you ever heard of red raspberry leaf tea? I hadn’t, until I read about it in The Mama Natural Week-by-Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth by Genevieve Howland.

Rumor has it that red raspberry leaf tea conditions your uterus for a fast and painless labor and delivery.

Is that true? Well, you know what? I drank lots of it during two recent pregnancies and it worked for me!

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Frankincense oil

Using Frankincense Essential Oil To Brighten Your Skin

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Updated March 3, 2026. This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive commissions if you choose to purchase through links I provide (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting the work I put into this site!

Did you know the average American spends nearly $900 on their physical appearance every year? Among women, the majority of that amount goes toward skincare products.

Why do most people use skincare products? To achieve younger, brighter, attractive, and blemish-free skin.

I’ve never been very good at hair and makeup stuff, so as a result, I tend to spend less on beauty products and stick to the bare basics. Frankincense oil is my primary go-to daytime and nighttime skincare product. I receive occasional compliments about my “glowing” complexion, and when that happens, I’m happy to geek out and tell them it’s thanks to frankincense.

What Is Frankincense?

Frankincense essential oil is derived from the resin of a tree called the Boswellia sacra, which is native to northeastern Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. This essential oil has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries to treat a variety of ailments and improve the appearance of the skin. Cleopatra may even have used it as part of her beauty regimen.

Frankincense has a woodsy, spicy scent. It’s generally used topically, though it may also be inhaled, made into tea, and taken as a nutritional supplement.

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Burdock Root

5 Amazing Health Benefits Of Burdock, and Where To Find It

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Updated March 3, 2026. This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive commissions if you choose to purchase through links I provide (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting the work I put into this site!

Burdock is a plant. In the U.S., it’s widely available as tea.

Burdock is native to Europe and Asia, but today, this weed grows all over the U.S. in places like forests, pastures, and roadsides. The roots and seeds of burdock have been used in traditional medicine for centuries, and are still widely used today to relieve and improve a variety of health problems.

I initially learned about burdock a few years ago when researching natural remedies for constipation. The cool thing is that this plant does far more than just relieve constipation!

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Natural pimple solutions

Natural Ways To Prevent Pimples and Acne Breakouts

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Updated March 2, 2026. This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive commissions if you choose to purchase through links I provide (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting the work I put into this site!

I often read posts from women who boldly announce they’ve come to embrace their pimples and acne, accepting it’s “part of who they are.” I think this is BS, because there’s no reason ANYONE should have to live with acne problems!

Contrary to the popular belief that acne is hereditary and nothing can be done about it, it’s possible to prevent and eliminate acne by practicing a few clean, healthy habits. Exercising regularly, drinking lots of water, and eating nutritious foods are just a few things you can do to improve the appearance of your skin.

Of course, there are instances where hormone changes are to blame—such as that which occur during pregnancy and menopause— and there’s nothing you can do to help it. But certain behaviors can help mitigate the problem.

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Soothing burns with yogurt

Using Yogurt To Soothe Skin Burns

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Post updated March 1, 2026. This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive commissions if you choose to purchase through links I provide (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting the work I put into this site!

It never ceases to amaze me how certain foods, plants, and common household items can resolve certain health problems in a pinch.

Got heartburn? No worries, just drink one or two capfuls of Bragg’s ACV and to make it go away within minutes. Have itching or infected eyes? Researchers report that putting raw honey—particularly Manuka honey—into your eyes can naturally rinse away bacteria and other harmful debris. Suffering from a sunburn or minor chemical burn? Put yogurt on your face to find relief!

A friend of mine was working with chemical solutions for an art project and suffered a minor burn on his neck despite taking precautions. The burns were relatively minor and didn’t affect him until the next morning, when he described experiencing unrelenting itching on his neck. There was also a bit of redness and inflammation around the area.

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