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Kratom Pain-Free Salve

Posted by Sue Sierralupe | First Aid, Herbal Remedies, Recipes, Remedies |

Kratom Pain-Free Salve Kratom is used for pain relief. During a podcast on Kratom, we had a little...

Let’s Talk Series: Yeasties and Beasties with Thomas Easley

Posted by Sue & Candace | First Aid, Herbal Nerd Society, Let's Talk Series, Podcasts |

Even in First World nations, creepy-crawlies can invade our bodies. Bacteria, Fungus, and Worms are more common than we’d like to admit. In this Let’s Talk, Thomas Easley shares with us a couple of his tips and tricks plus a couple of herbal antiseptic recipes for dealing with when things go wrong.

Treat a Sty with Herbs Using Herbal First Aid

Posted by Sue Sierralupe | First Aid, Learn |

A sty is a swollen gland in the eyelid that originates in the pores in the eyelash area....

5 Home Remedies for Plantar Fasciitis

Posted by Sally Phillips | First Aid, Learn |

Plantar Fasciitis is an inflammation of the fascia tissue. This tissue is vital in supporting the...

35 Must Haves for Your Herbal First Aid Kit

Posted by Sue Sierralupe | First Aid, Herbal Nerd Society, Learn |

The list below are items that I commonly keep in my own First Aid kit. I keep the tinctures in 1/2 bottles. I keep the salves in small tubs enclosed in ziplock bags to prevent leakage. My kit contents have varied as my kids have grown and my medical skill has developed. Don’t bring an item with you that you don’t know how to use.

Antibiotic Salve Recipe

Posted by Sue Sierralupe | First Aid, Herbal Remedies, Recipes, Remedies |

Accidents happen. That little scrape or abrasion can get infected pretty quickly if it isn’t...

Surviving PMS and Perimenopause: Flooding

Posted by Candace Hunter | First Aid, Learn |

This is an abbreviated version of “Menstrual Flooding: Surviving the Deluge.” Read the...

Dry Socket – Herbal First Aid

Posted by Sue Sierralupe | First Aid, Learn |

A dry socket is extremely painful. It is the result of a dislodged blood clot after a tooth...

Anxiety: Natural Treatment Options

Posted by Sue & Candace | First Aid, Learn |

More than 40 million Americans suffer from anxiety disorders. Even those of us who don’t have clinical anxiety struggle with days when worry, anxiety, and general concerns wear us down.