Tag: basil
How To Grow Crazy Amounts Of Basil At Home
Basil is a great herb for anyone that likes to cook. It allows you to add flavor and color to a meal in a natural and healthy way. Basil has been used in cooking for thousands of years for its… 0 Shares | | Posted in Gardening
New Study Provides First Evidence That Natural Essential Oils Counteract Inflammation Caused By Polluted Air
Certain ingredients in essential oils made from plants could provide a natural treatment of liver and lung conditions caused by air pollution. They may also help in counteracting inflammation. This recent study evaluated the value of using specific essential oil… 0 Shares | | Posted in Chemicals, Environment, Health, Health, Home, Medicine, Science, Science & Tech
Holy Basil Benefits: Growing Your Own Medicine
Holy basil, also known as tulsi, plays an important part in Ayurveda, an ancient, holistic system of healing which originated in India and is still practiced today. It is known that the use of holy basil for its medicinal benefits… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Fitness Nutrition, Food, Food, Health, Herbal Medicine, Lifestyle, Medicine, News, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine
A Guide to Using Herbs When You Cook
In so many ways, herbs are just plain healthy for you. They make it easier to create healthy dishes which are lower in sodium and saturated fat, since they lend flavor to just about any recipe. And in and of… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Food, Health, Health, Herbal Medicine, Lifestyle, Medicine, News, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Personal Care, Recipes
7 Plants that Repel Insects
If your home, yard or garden has been plagued by insects this summer, it may be tempting to reach for the traditional chemical pesticides in an attempt to get rid of them. But wait! There are plenty of plants that… 0 Shares | | Posted in Environment, Gardening, Health, Home, Lifestyle, News
Simple, delicious crock pot pastured chicken
Coming home to the delicious aromas of food cooking in my crock pot is a treat. The added bonus is the simplicity and time saved by using my slow cooker. Plus, slow cooking is an excellent way to preserve the… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Recipes
