Tools for Natural Living

Somehow, the combination of sun, wind and salt water makes for really great hair after a full day at the beach. Those sun-filled summer days are waning for some of us now and will soon be replaced with falling leaves and gusty winds. But with a few simple ingredients,...

There are at least 100 plants that contain phytochemicals with anti-inflammatory and analgesic (pain-relieving) properties. Unlike non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or non-opioid analgesics, herbal therapies are often better tolerated and present less risk of side...

Acne is an inflammatory skin condition that affects people of any age, even sometimes occurring for the first time well into adulthood. Many plants possess chemical compounds that lend them acne-fighting antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, which are harness...

Queen Anne’s lace (Daucus carota) is a member of the Apiaceae (formerly Umbelliferae) family, which includes celery, angelica, dill, parsley, carrot and many other flowering plants known for their umbrella-like flowerheads and feathery foliage. It is known as Queen Ann...

Japanese matcha tea is essentially green tea but it is grown, produced and prepared differently than ordinary tea. A few weeks before harvesting, the plants are shaded, which increases their production of caffeine and theanine. When served, the powdered tea is blended...