Quick, take cover! Flu season is here! We all know what that means—we are looking toward a good few months filled with sniffling, running, stuffy noses, and wheezy, phlegmy coughs. The flu is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus. It is spread by the sneezes and coughs of an infected person. People with the flu are contagious 1–2 days before ... Continue Reading
Elderberry: The Best Natural Remedy for Cold and Flu
People have been making use of the incredible healing benefits of the elderberry for thousands of years. Records show that this natural remedy dates back in time to Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, and possibly even as far back as the ice age. The elderberry commonly used for medicinal purposes, or the Sambucus nigra, is native to Europe and North America. For hundreds of ... Continue Reading
Elderberry – A Wiser and Safer Alternative to Flu Shots
This article highlights the role of elderberry, a natural antiviral, antibacterial, immune building powerhouse herb, in fighting flu. With the flu season behind us, it's definitely not time to grow passive and lax toward taking care of our immune system. Now is the perfect time to think about growing, harvesting, and utilizing key anti-flu herbs that protect against virus and ... Continue Reading
Edible Flowers
(BeWellBuzz) Did you know you could eat flowers too? Edible flowers are those flowers that can be consumed without doing any harm to the body. Usually, they are used for garnishes and as part of salads. Flower cookery has been traced back to Roman times, and to the Chinese, Middle Eastern, and Indian cultures. Edible flowers were especially popular in the Victorian era during ... Continue Reading