Medicinal Bladder Infection Tea - Tea of the Month

This is a tea you will have to craft at home and probably will have to dig up a few of those pesky dandelions from your yard to make, but you will appreciate the effects.

Bladder Infections Tea

• 1 ½ oz dried Goldenrod
• 1/4 oz Juniper Berries*
• 3/4 oz chopped Dandelion root
• 3/4 oz chopped Rose Hips

Pour 1 cup boiling water over 2 tsp of mixture. Steep 10 minutes & strain.

*NOTE: Juniper berries can become toxic, so only drink 2 cups of this mixture daily for no more than 3 days

Baking Soda Soother - Bath Blend of the Month

Soaking in a warm tub with baking soda can do wonders for the body, especially in gardening season.  This recipe has soothing ingredients to assist with all the summer ailments.

Summer Baking Soda Soother

• 1 cup baking soda
• 10 to 20 drops of lavender essential oil, for stress
• 1/2 cup coconut oil for dry skin
• 1/4 cup lavender flowers or leaves (for sunburn)
• 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats (for itching)

Combine items and add 1/2 cup of mixture to a cloth bag or tied closed in a washcloth and fill the tub.  Rub ball or bag over skin while soaking.