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Watermelon Mocktail
Our post on 25 flushing foods lists many naturally diuretic foods that you can eat to help ease discomfort associated with water retention. This recipe includes four simple ingredients – all naturally and mildly diuretic, that blend together to make a refreshing and delicious watermelon mocktail. Naturally Diuretic Watermelon Mocktail Ingredients ¾ Cup fresh pineapple,…
Caraway Seeds: Health Benefits and Remedies
The health benefits of caraway seeds have been known since antiquity. In fact, caraway (carum carvi) remains one of the oldest herbs and medicinal plants still in use in Europe. In addition to healing, caraway seeds have a long culinary and medicinal history. Take a look at the end of this post for caraway seed remedies…
7 Tips to Reduce Swelling in Legs
Water retention is a common problem associated with pregnancy, diabetes, menstruation, periods of prolonged heat, and inactivity due to injury or illness. Water retention (edema) often manifests in the legs. Discomfort and occasional pain from swollen feet or legs most often arises after period of prolonged sitting or bed-rest. Tips to Reduce Swelling in Legs…
Hildegard’s 9 Herbs for Painful Menses
According to Hildegard of Bingen medicine, most ailments can be addressed using some combination of diet, herbs and spices. Though many of her cures are preventative, or slow-working by nature, Hildegard had several herbal remedies to address painful menses. Many of Hildegard’s herbs may be taken in the form of a soothing tea to resolve…
Hildegard’s 4 Teas to Reduce Cramps
Hildegard relied on herbs and spices to preserve good health and resolve discomfort. Here is a list of 4 teas from Hildegard of Bingen medicine to improve menstrual discomfort and reduce cramps. (1) Menstrual Tea Blend to Reduce Cramps and Abdominal Pain This menstrual tea blend works to reduce cramps, abdominal pain, and sensitive breasts….
27 Natural Diuretic Foods and Drinks
Diuretic Foods of Hildegard of Bingen’s Kitchen Introducing diuretic foods and drinks to the daily menu, represents a low barrier solution for those suffering from water retention and looking for ways to reduce swelling in legs. See our list of 25 natural diuretic foods and drinks below to get a better idea of what foods and drinks…
Monastic Medicine
Remove financial motivation in medicine, and you’re left with something closer to altruism. Monastic medicine, developed by monks and nuns, was borne from the motivation to help people, not to create repeat business.
8 Natural Remedies for Period Cramps
Almost every woman faces the symptoms of menstrual cramps at some point in her life. Hildegard of Bingen wrote “at the time when a woman suffers from her monthly cycle, she should avoid beef, raw foods, and kitchen poisons because they contribute to cramping. She should eat sweet foods and drink wine.” Before you give…
Comfrey uses for Muscles and Bones
Comfrey- a topical solution to accelerate the healing process for inflammation, broken bones, bruising, muscle and joint pain, and skin conditions. Learn all about Comfrey here!
Hildegard’s Veggie Spelt Burger
Anyone attempting to make veggie burgers at home knows the challenge of holding all of the vegetables together in a patty form. The spelt in our veggie spelt burger helps retain the form of a hamburger. And because of its properties as an ancient grain, spelt may be more suitable for people experiencing mild gluten sensitivity. Here’s our take…
Hildegard’s 13 Healing Spices
In our post on Ten Tips for Slow Food Success, we talked about your domain, your kitchen, and how to stock foods that best facilitate a slow, thoughtful, and healthy approach to meal preparation. In this post we will take a closer look at that pantry, and its potential for healing spices, through the eyes…
Gastritis Natural Remedies
Gastritis, or stomach inflammation, normally presents with symptoms such as a loss of appetite, abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, and vomiting. Gastritis can be sudden or develop over time into a chronic condition, depending on the underlying cause. Untreated chronic gastritis can lead to erosive gastritis, which includes chronic bleeding in the stomach. 4 Gastritis Natural…