Health, Wellness, and Homeschooling
The last I remember learning language arts was in 7th to 8th grade. I'm thinking I must've started learning it in elementary school, but I have absolutely no recollection of it. I wonder how many adults remember what alliteration, palindromes, homonyms, and acrostics are? Another thing I learned from homeschooling is that this is another... Continue Reading →
Every American citizen should know the history of their country and yet sadly, many do not. I can't tell you how many adults I have spoken to who have told me that they found history boring in high school, but once they learned it outside of school they found it fascinating. Same with me! I... Continue Reading →
Having hemorrhoids is a common health problem in our society, yet one that is often not talked about because many people find it embarrassing. I was surprised to find out only recently that I have had family members and acquaintances who not only have chronic problems with hemorrhoids, but have had surgery to remove them.... Continue Reading →
Before I officially began homeschooling, I pretty much had no idea how to go about doing it. I had thought I needed to buy a curriculum and follow it all the way through, much like they do in school. However, after speaking with many moms who homeschool and getting some experience, I have a completely... Continue Reading →
Turns out, it is possible to survive the winter season without getting sick. I can't tell you how many times I've been sick in my life, and over the years I've learned many things about what causes illness and how to manage it. Most people are not taught basic remedies for self-care when they are... Continue Reading →
Many of us have had experiences in life where we saw or felt something that couldn't be explained by natural causes. Others have had experiences where they undeniably saw or felt a sinister presence or perhaps an apparition that they knew was supernatural. I used to be very skeptical about anything beyond the physical world... Continue Reading →
Latin name: Melissa officinalis Parts used: leaves Useful for: fever, nervousness, digestive trouble, herpes virus, melancholy Dose: 1 teaspoon of dried herb or several fresh leaves per cup of hot water Lemon balm is a must have herb in the garden. It is easy to grow and doesn't need much attention once it gets going. A... Continue Reading →
Dental health is a subject that is very near and dear to me, since I used to struggle with dental issues for several years before I found alternative health solutions. I couldn't figure out why I was still getting cavities even though I thought I had a healthy diet and would brush and floss often.... Continue Reading →
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) refers to a wide-ranging set of symptoms that affects the majority of menstruating women at some point in their lives. Also called premenstrual tension (PMT), there have been over 150 symptoms associated with PMS that usually begin several days before menses or up to a week and a half prior. While many... Continue Reading →
Imagine my surprise when I found out about a Catholic herbalist named Maria Treben. I had never known that there was a Catholic herbalist, at least not in modern times, let alone one that wrote books about herbalism. Obviously, people have always used herbs no matter who they were, and there have been numerous references... Continue Reading →
A Spoonful of Garlic 