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If you are planning on planting flowers and plants in your backyard this summer, it is the perfect time to also choose some medicinal plants. These plants are not only beautiful and a wonderful addition to any garden, but they provide healing powers as well.
Aloe Vera
It comes as no surprise that aloe vera is not only on this list, but that it is the first one discussed. Any time you hear about plants or herbs that are natural and can help provide pain relief or be put in a natural first aid kit, aloe often comes up. This is a powerful, magical plant that has a long list of health remedies.
The gel inside the leaves of the aloe vera plant can help burns to heal, reduce pain and inflammation, help with heart health, and even improve digestion. You should definitely plant aloe in your yard to have it for the summertime. Continue reading
Few things cool kids and adults off in the summer like popsicles. And it’s no coincidence that berries, fruits, and other produce are abundant this time of year.
These healthy, fresh foods make excellent popsicles. There are all kinds of creative popsicles you can make with a simple popsicle mold (or paper cups and popsicle sticks).
Here are some recipes and ideas:
Pureed Fruit
You pay a lot of money for fruit-only, natural popsicles in the store. Making your own could hardly be easier! Try some of these combinations.
1. In a blender, combine 2 cups of washed strawberries with tops removed. Add just enough fruit juice (such as cranberry or apple) to make the mixture liquefy. Pour into molds and freeze. Continue reading
