Easy to Make Herbal Remedies 

I remember when I first start delving into natural healthcare remedies. It was in my teen years when I was plagued with ugly, sore and very embarrassing acne.  No one wants acne but as teenage girl it was hard enough just dealing with periods let alone being the only girl in not just my class but my entire year that had acne.  The only solution was antibiotics, which made little difference and a cream that just the chemical smell was enough to make your eyes water.  The cream burnt like hell as soon as it touched my skin.  It acted was so strong it not only dried the spots out but also the top layer of skin, it literally felt more like a chemical peel than something a teenage girl should be using.  I hated it almost as much as the acne.  A friend’s mum stepped in one day with a spray she made in the kitchen as I watched. It didn’t burn or strip my skin as the cream did, it was cool and soothing and yet it still managed to dry out my acne.

 

This sparked my interest for natural remedies and I’m so grateful for this experience as it led me to the wonderful world of herbal medicine. Herbs have so many healing properties, they can be used in so many ways and for so many illnesses and conditions.  In a world where we are exposed to so many chemicals which disrupt our hormones and often have unwanted side effects, finding natural alternatives in herbs to meet all of your healthcare needs can be one step into reducing the toxic load we are all exposed to.

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Most herbs are safe to use for  both adults and children throughout each stage of life.  There are of course exceptions, but don’t worry we put any warnings or possible cautions for use with the descriptions of the herbs so you check before you try an herb but most of all enjoy the process.

 

As a certified herbalist I always tell my clients to discuss with you doctor before you start any new regime.  I also feel a responsibility to be honest about the healing potential of herbs.  Whilst I love and am passionate about natural remedies, it would be foolish and irresponsible to make false claims about their healing powers.  Despite being touted as a cure for diseases such as cancer, I would not advise any client to abandon conventional treatments, nor disregard the advice of your medical team in favour of herbal remedies.  Herbs can be used alongside these more conventional treatments and can be extremely beneficial.

 

You can find for herbal remedies for just about anything you can think of.  Hopefully you’ll find the some remedies you can try at home and fall in love with these wonderful remedies and natural approaches to health in the same way I have.