The wisdom of nature

working for our health and beauty

How to

A good poultice, the perfect cup of tea, tonics and more. The process is as important as the ingredients.

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Maladies

The core of the malady is as critical as feeling better. Get long and lasting results not just a fast "feel better" solution.

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Beauty

"She walks in beauty..." said Lord Byron. Health and beauty go hand in hand. Enjoy both, go natural.

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Pets

We love our pets; they are a meaningful part of our lives. Having good health is as important to them as it is for us.

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Herbs

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A few things to muse over

A FEW TIPS FOR A BETTER HEALTH

  1. Read the labels before buying

  2. Make greens an important part of your daily meals

  3. Beware of harmful fats

  4.  Easy on salt and sugar

  5. Alcohol and tobacco are a sure path to health problems

  6. Get rid of plastic.  Consider glass, cast iron, wood and bamboo instead

Home and Garden

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Trust The Curative Power of Nature

Joy of The Fields

By Narda / July 4, 2022
Oregano By Narda McCarthy June 20, 2022 With small deep-green leaves and small purple or white flowers, oregano is an...
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Joy of The Fields

Ooh, Humble Cilantro!

By Narda / March 16, 2022
The herb we know as cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) are the leaves of the coriander.  These aromatic, green feathery leaves that...
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Ooh, Humble Cilantro!

Impressive Mango!!

By Narda / September 3, 2021
So small and so good!! Cultivated for millennia, mangoes (Mangifera indica) are believed to be native to some place between...
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Impressive Mango!!

Mmhhh… Wonderful Papaya

By Narda / August 29, 2021
The papaya (Carica papaya) has among its many names, papaya, pawpaw and prairie banana; it is original from a broad...
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Mmhhh… Wonderful Papaya

One apple a day…

By Narda / August 5, 2021
Original from Central Asia, apple trees (Malus domestica) are cultivated worldwide and were brought to North America by European settlers. ...
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One apple a day…

Chamomile, The Lady of The House

By Narda / July 26, 2021
CHAMOMILE (CAMOMILE) THE LADY OF THE HOUSEGerman chamomile, Chamomilla recutita or Matricaria chamomilla.  A member of the Asteraceae/Compositae family, chamomile...
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Chamomile, The Lady of The House

The Secrets of Pineapple

By Narda / July 18, 2021
Indigenous to South America the pineapple (Ananas comosus) is a tropical plant that belongs to the Bromeliaceae family; it can...
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The Secrets of Pineapple
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Joy of The Fields
Joy of The Fields
July 4, 2022
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Tea

Tea for comfort, tea for health, tea to rest, tea to sleep. Tea for everything.

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