fortiz, Author at Natural Health

The benefits of cayenne pepper and how you can use them

Spices bring a lot of flavor into people’s lives. They can make a dish feel complete, or make a dish feel like a complete disaster, but did you know that spices can also be used in medicine? Spices like cayenne pepper have an amazing effect on your health....

Holistic Health Tips: Using Oil of Oregano

Herbs and Spices, Natural Remedies

What Is Oregano? Oregano is a common name for several species of herbs in the Origanum genus and is part of the mint family. The most common species sold in groceries and health stores is Origanum vulgare. Besides being a culinary herb in many dishes,...

What is Allspice?

Herbs and Spices, Natural Remedies

When you begin gathering spices and seasonings to use in your fall dishes, you might come across something called allspice. While at first it seems like a combination of spices together, that is not what this is. Allspice is actually a type of berry that is often used...

Natural Ways to Combat Allergy Season – Natural Remedies

Natural Remedies

Fall is the time when allergies start to pick up, though for many people they might be worse in the winter. However, if you are one of those people that experiences bad allergy symptoms when the weather goes from hot to cold around September orOctober, you might be...

DIY Lemon Balm Healing Recipes

Natural Remedies

During the dryer months, sensitive skin like the lips can become dry and cracked. This is not only unpleasant, but can be quite uncomfortable and painful as well. You may feel tempted to run out and buy a name brand product as intended to hold moisture into your...