Are you planning to spend some time in a pumpkin patch this fall? Take a look at Hanna’s remedies using pumpkin as well as three easy recipes for homemade pumpkin butter. Happy Fall!
Hanna’s Pumpkin Remedies from Her Books
Today is a special day for everyone at Hanna’s Herb Shop, Kroeger Herb Products, and Peaceful Meadow Retreat. We’re remembering the life and work of Hanna Kroeger who would have celebrated her 99th birthday today.
During her life Hanna published more than 22 books, healed and nourished countless people, educated thousands, was named one of the top 6 healers for the 20th century, and created unique formulas that continue to preserve the traditional healing she helped to start. (Learn more about Hanna’s life here) [Read more →]
Essential oils are a unique way to provide healing, clarity, and calm to your days. Our aromatherapy section contains several blends and individual oils but today we’re sharing the benefits that can come physically, emotionally/mentally, as well as to your appearance through the use of these 9 popular essential oils. [Read more →]
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Struggle with Interstitial Cystitis or suspect you may have it based on the symptoms? Check out these remedies and enter for a chance to win a gift basket full of healing remedies for IC.
It if sounds like you have Interstitial Cystitis (IC), a chronic inflammatory disorder of the bladder, I am here to help you! IC has similar symptoms to a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) but in IC, no bacteria can be detected in the bladder or urine. IC symptoms are urinary frequency/urgency, bladder/urethral pain and spasms, and nocturia (nighttime frequency). There are many different allopathic ways to ease IC symptoms, like prescriptions or bladder installations, but most people find they are not very effective. Diet, supplements, and stress reduction are your best chance at relief. [Read more →]
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“More than half of American adults take vitamins, minerals, herbs, or other nutritional supplements” says Consumer Reports. This sounds like good news to me but in a recent article in the publication, 10 dangers of supplements were outlined and they ask that we all “read and be warned.” The purpose of this blog post is to share the dangers Consumer Reports presents and to try to weed through why they are part scare tactic and part government meddling. [Read more →]
Rosemary has a long list of uses and properties to promote health. In Banckes Herbal from 1525 Rosemary is noted to have “much worthe against all manner of evils in the body” and studies show an improvement in circulation, reduction in headaches, and a stronger immune system are only a sampling of benefits. Love the flavor of rosemary in your food? We think you’re about to love the benefits for your body. [Read more →]
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Calendula is an excellent herb for the skin.
Because of our wide selection of dried herbs and their many uses, I’ve been on a bit of a DIY kick lately. Through several posts we’ve given instructions for herbal salves, lip balm, bath salts, and even homemade tinctures or oils but usually with not much information on what specific herbs are able to do for you. Here is a good list of popular ingredients in DIY herbal projects and the remedies they offer. Keep in mind this is a short list of herbs available for such projects so explore our bulk section to find additional herbs you may want to include. [Read more →]
How often do you read food labels? Aside from checking for high fructose corn syrup or calories from fat, how often do you take a look at the label to see how many ingredients are ultra-processed and could never be created in your own home from a whole food? There’s a challenge going on in the month of October to encourage you to pay more attention to what goes into your body and reap the benefits. Check out the details from eatingRULES.com and consider integrating this idea into your days. While eating no processed foods for a month might not be an achievable goal for you and your family, simple changes in your diet could really open your eyes to a new way of preparing and enjoying food. Check it out. [Read more →]
A soothing bath can help to relieve tension, give you some much needed “me” time, and provide some moments of calm in an otherwise hectic day. Check out our DIY recipe for making your own bath salts and set aside some time to soothe your body. [Read more →]
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Transforming your home or office into an oasis or more productive work zone can be achieved easily through the power of scent. We love DIY recipes using essential oils and today we’ve got mood-boosting blends, calming combinations, and even one to enhance efficiency. (plus how to make your own diffusers!) [Read more →]
