Articles written by Cara Moore

Beltane is a Celtic Festival and popular time for Handfasting. Ruby is used for the heart, jade and pearl for balance, and silver increases fertility.

Jun 12, 2011 - Cara Moore

Imbolc is a time of purification. Silver is a crystal used for infections and to purify. Tiger's Eye is used at Ostara, the Spring Equinox, for sun energy.

Jun 12, 2011 - Cara Moore

Yule is associated with red Garnet for physical health and green Jade for healing and relationships. Moonstone is a white crystal of calming.

Jun 12, 2011 - Cara Moore

Samhain is a Celtic Festival for Honouring the Dead. Carnelian, an orange crystal of creativity, Obsidian and Smoky Quartz are ritually used at this time.

Jun 12, 2011 - Cara Moore

Litha is associated with Citrine, a crystal of sun energy. Lammas is a time of rebirth, Malachite, and Mabon is for organization, Purple Fluorite.

Jun 12, 2011 - Cara Moore

Druidism is a way of life that recognizes the connection with nature and the divine. Traditional roles included the Bards, Ovates,and Druids.

Jun 11, 2011 - Cara Moore

Wood is a natural insulator and is six times warmer than brick. Felling your own trees, using a logging broker or a kit are ways to build your own.

Jan 25, 2011 - Cara Moore

Cornell bread is a protein rich bread using soy flour, wheat germ and powdered milk. Combined with homemade soft cheese it makes a traditional farm meal.

Jan 20, 2011 - Cara Moore

Enclosing a deck, patio or porch to make a sunroom gives access to sunshine year round which is beneficial to both people and plants.

Jan 20, 2011 - Cara Moore

Backne is acne that affects the back area. Dandelion, echinachea and nettle tea treat the condition internally. Herbal gel and cleanser ease the condition.

Jan 11, 2011 - Cara Moore

Planning for the year for self-reliance means being ready for each season and keeping an on-going inventory and having any needed equipment.

Jan 1, 2011 - Cara Moore

Being part of a Business Watch and knowing how to diffuse an angry customer situation makes the business and community a safer place.

Dec 10, 2010 - Cara Moore

Aromatherapy and herbal treatments provide relief for heart problems. Hawthorn berries regulate the heart function. Neroli eases palpitations.

Nov 9, 2010 - Cara Moore

Depression is eased by aromatherapy and herbal teas. Bergamont, clary sage, patchouli and rose otto lift the mood. St. John's Wort is a depression tonic.

Oct 17, 2010 - Cara Moore

Glass is a major contributor to household waste in both weight and bulk. Recycled Glass can be used in building projects and public and garden works of art.

Oct 16, 2010 - Cara Moore

Making homemade cookies and decorating metal tins, sewing Christmas quilts and hand making decorations make lovely accents and gifts for a country Christmas

Oct 16, 2010 - Cara Moore

Herbal remedies using essential oils for stretch marks and dried herbs to strengthen the womb make pregnancy and childbirth more pleasant.

Oct 14, 2010 - Cara Moore

Imbalances in the gynaecological system causes problems for fertility and during menopause. Clary sage and herbal teas can help.

Oct 13, 2010 - Cara Moore

Essential oils like peppermint, lemon and sandalwood and herbal teas with meadowsweet and gentain help relieve the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

Oct 7, 2010 - Cara Moore

Essential oils like clary sage, jasmine and ylang ylang promote sensuality and relaxation. Herbal teas with aphrodisiac properties help balance and enhance.

Oct 6, 2010 - Cara Moore

Flu and virus symptoms can be relieved with herbal tea remedies, such as elderlflower and peppermint and essential oils applications and gargles.

Oct 1, 2010 - Cara Moore

Arthritis and Rheumatism are chronic pain conditions that herbal remedies in the bath or hot compresses and massage oils and supplements can ease.

Sep 30, 2010 - Cara Moore

Dandruff and Eczema are skin condition symptoms of a body imbalance. Herbal treatments taken internally and topically can alleviate the discomfort.

Sep 29, 2010 - Cara Moore

The yoga practice of the Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) and Paschimonthanasana (Forward Bend) and meditation ease the body and mind after office work.

Aug 17, 2010 - Cara Moore

The herbal actions of bitters, nervines and hypnotics herbs help relieve stress and aid sleep. This relief helps bring the body back into balance and cope.

Aug 16, 2010 - Cara Moore

Apple cider vinegar, honey, peppermint, elderflower and other herbal teas can significantly ease the symptoms of hayfever and colds.

Aug 15, 2010 - Cara Moore

A Victorian Christmas includes pudding, handmade decorations and gifts. Charles Dicken's, A Christmas Carol, theatre, and parlour games provided amusement.

Aug 15, 2010 - Cara Moore

Balm of Gilead and cayenne pepper are two herbs that are very useful in the treatment of frostbite. Both can be made into salves for easy application.

Jul 22, 2010 - Cara Moore

More fireplaces are being opened up to recapture the focal feature of a real fire. If you use the right specifications, this can be enjoyed for many years

Jul 19, 2010 - Cara Moore

Looking and sound good through good posture and breathing technique, vocal vibration, resonance and scale warm ups ensures a solid gig performance.

Jul 11, 2010 - Cara Moore

Building an underground root cellar is an energy-free way of storing food to last through the winter.

Jun 27, 2010 - Cara Moore