I’ve never been thrilled about using conventional medications, and over the past 7 years my family has transitioned to using mostly natural remedies for any ailment that comes our way.
I want to be clear in that I think there is a time and place for antibiotics and other conventional medications. But our family’s rule of thumb is to always try the natural route first.
I hope the following natural remedies round-up will help keep your family healthy all winter long!
The Ultimate Natural Remedies Round-Up
Aches and Pains
How to Make a Pain Relief Salve @ Creative Christian Mama
Medicine-Free Headache Relief @ Lexie: Naturals
Allergies & Asthma
Natural Relief for Seasonal Allergies @ The Humbled Homemaker
Naturally Reversing Asthma Symptoms @ The Humbled Homemaker
Colds (& More)
10 Natural Ways to Prevent Colds & the Flu @ The Humbled Homemaker
10+ Natural Cold Remedies @ Keeper of the Home
Hot Toddy: Good for Colds & Flu @ Richly Rooted
Cold Kicker Remedy: A Tried and True Recipe @ Keeper of the Home
Cold and Flu Remedies @ Beauty in the Mess
Eucalyptus Chest Rub @ Lexie: Naturals
Using Kudzu to Fight a Cold (A Simple Remedy for Children) @ Keeper of the Home
5 Remedies to Relieve Congestion @ Nourishing Simplicity
Homemade Natural Vicks @ The Greenbacks Gal
Cold Salve @ Simple Abundant Life
Coughs and Sore Throat
Homemade Cough Drops @ Nourishing Joy
Homemade Cough Syrup @ Nourishing Joy
Naturally Treat Coughs @ Accidentally Green
Homemade Herbal Vapor Rub to Relieve Coughs and Congestion @ Keeper of the Home
Homemade Cough and Cold Syrup @ Keeper of the Home
The Ultimate Strep Throat Remedy @ Red and Honey
Sore Throat Soother @ A New England Life
Bacterial Infections
Using Natural Remedies to Beat Bacterial Infections @ Red and Honey
Detoxing
I find it a must to take a detox bath after the holidays!
How to Take a Detox Bath @ The Humbled Homemaker
Eyes & Ears
Natural Ways to Heal Pink Eye @ The Humbled Homemaker
Healing Ear Infections Holistically @ Keeper of the Home
How We Treat an Ear Infection Naturally @ Beauty in the Mess
Essential Oils
Essential Oils for the New Mom @ The Humbled Homemaker
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25 Uses for Tea Tree Oil @ Keeper of the Home
6 Ways to Use Essential Oils to Combat Cold & Flu @ More than Mundane
Flu
One Mom’s Guide to Avoiding Swine Flu Naturally @ Keeper of the Home
How to Naturally Fight the Flu @ Intentional by Grace
DIY Flu Bomb @ Intoxicated on Life
Herbs
Herbs All Moms Should Know About @ The Humbled Homemaker
How to Make Herbal Glycerin Tinctures @ The Modest Mom
How to Make Elderberry Syrup @ Lexie: Naturals
How to Make an Herbal Tincture @ Intentional by Grace
5 Anti-Inflammatory Herbs @ Whole Intentions
Using Herbal Powders to Supplement a Healthy Diet: An Alternative to the Daily Multivitamin @ Keeper of the Home
Favorite Winter Herbal Remedies: Colds, Coughs, Stomach Viruses, and Headaches @ Keeper of the Home
Backyard Medicinal Plants: Do You Have Herbal Remedies Right Under Your Nose? @ Keeper of the Home
Naturally Neutralizing Stress: Herbs that Calm @ Keeper of the Home
Natural Medicine Cabinets & General Wellness
Building a Natural Medicine Cabinet @ The Humbled Homemaker
Winter Wellness Elixir @ Simply Smiles
How I Stock My Natural Medicine Cabinet @ Keeper of the Home
Stocking a Natural Medicine Cabinet @ Young Wife’s Guide
Resources for Home Remedies: What to Buy, Where to Buy @ Keeper of the Home
7 Ways to Eat Raw Garlic @ Intentional by Grace
Simple DIY Hand Sanitizer @ Intentional by Grace
Skin Ailments
10 Uses for Bentonite Clay @ The Humbled Homemaker
Homemade Burn Cream @ Nourishing Joy
10 Ways to Soothe a Bee Sting @ Accidentally Green
How to Treat Bug Bites Naturally @ Keeper of the Home
How I Healed My Son’s Skin Infection (Without Antibiotics) @ Keeper of the Home
How a Hard Lotion Bar Helped My Eczema @ Keeper of the Home
How I Healed my Infected Finger Without Antibiotics @ Red and Honey
Sleep
5 Natural Ways to Get Better Sleep @ The Marathon Mom
Natural Remedies to Help You and Your Children Sleep @ Lexie: Naturals
5 Ways to Sleep Better Naturally @ Red and Honey
Stomach
Avoid the Stomach Virus After Being Exposed @ The Humbled Homemaker
The Benefits of Gelatin for Heart Burn @ Nourishing Joy
How to Treat Acid Reflux Naturally @ Red and Honey
Stop the Stomach Flu in its Tracks @ Intoxicated on Life
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Jennifer A
December 3, 2014 at 4:43 AMWow! What a list, I need to spend some time looking through this because we have a cold in our house already. Thanks you for the round up!
[email protected] Humbled Homemaker
December 3, 2014 at 2:12 PMI hope you find it helpful–get better soon!
Leigh
December 3, 2014 at 5:36 AMThank you for pulling all of this together in one place! What a great resource! I also always check wellnessmama.com and search her archives – she’s written on many of these things as well.
[email protected] Humbled Homemaker
December 3, 2014 at 2:11 PMShe does have many great posts!
Amy
December 3, 2014 at 7:37 AMI currently have the flu and have been searching the Internet for natural ways to get better, as well as ways to protect the rest my family. This posted at the perfect time! Thank you so much!
[email protected] Humbled Homemaker
December 3, 2014 at 2:11 PMOh I hope you feel better, and I hope this is helpful!
Victoria @ Creative Home Keeper
December 3, 2014 at 12:50 PMWow! This is one complete list! Pinning so I can come back and refer to often. We just survived our first round of the cold and thanks to starting to use some essential oils, we were able to knock it out quickly and naturally!
[email protected] Humbled Homemaker
December 3, 2014 at 2:10 PMSo glad you liked it!
Colleen G
December 7, 2014 at 11:30 AMThank you so much for pulling all of this together.
[email protected] Humbled Homemaker
January 1, 2015 at 9:01 AMYou are so welcome!
Lisa @ This Pilgrim Life
January 12, 2015 at 7:02 PMThis is an awesome resource! Thank you for putting it all together. I will definitely be referring back to it again and again (though hopefully not too much 😉 ).
[email protected] Humbled Homemaker
January 12, 2015 at 7:34 PMThanks, Lisa!! I hope you won’t need it much either! LOL