Your garden is your medicine cabinet.
What Is Yarrow and Why Has It Been Used for Thousands of Years? Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is one of the oldest medicinal plants on record. Its genus name — Achillea — comes from the Greek myth of Achilles, who allegedly used it to staunch the bleeding wounds of his soldiers during the Trojan War. Whether…
What Is Bronchitis and Why Does It Linger? Bronchitis is inflammation of the bronchial tubes — the airways that carry air in and out of your lungs. When those tubes get inflamed, they produce excess mucus, and the body responds with the cough that makes bronchitis so miserable. There are two types, and the difference…
What’s Actually Happening When a Baby Teethes Teething usually starts somewhere between 4 and 7 months, though some babies start earlier and some later. The first teeth to arrive are typically the bottom front teeth, followed by the top front teeth, then the molars — which tend to be the most uncomfortable because of their…
What Is Morning Sickness and Why Does It Happen? Morning sickness is nausea and vomiting during pregnancy — usually in the first trimester, though the name is famously misleading. It can strike at any time of day, often with no warning, and for many pregnant women it’s one of the most challenging parts of early…
Why People Turn to Herbs for Sinus Problems Sinus problems are one of the most common health complaints in the US. Millions of people deal with congestion, pressure, runny nose, and sinus infections every year — and a lot of them are looking for relief that doesn’t come with the drowsiness, dryness, or rebound congestion…