Simply Wild Holistic Health

01/30/2026

Your Brain Can Be Inflamed Too

Brain fog, poor focus, and memory lapses are often tied to neuroinflammation.

Rosemary contains carnosic acid, a compound studied for its ability to protect neural tissue and reduce inflammatory stress in the brain.

Even aroma matters — rosemary’s volatile oils stimulate circulation and mental clarity.

Try this:
• Cook regularly with fresh rosemary
• Infuse rosemary in olive oil
• Inhale gently while cooking

Food isn’t just fuel. It’s information for your nervous system.

01/29/2026

Holy Basil: Stress & Inflammation Are Connected

Inflammation doesn’t exist in isolation — stress drives it.

Holy basil (Tulsi) is classified as an adaptogen, meaning it helps the body adapt to physical and emotional stressors. Research shows its compounds (like eugenol and ursolic acid) help regulate inflammatory cytokines while supporting nervous system balance.

That’s why traditional systems didn’t separate stress support from inflammation support — they’re deeply linked.

Simple ritual:
* Evening tulsi tea
* Slow breathing
* Consistency over time

Healing happens when systems calm, not when they’re forced.

01/28/2026

Do you know the benefits of castor oil? If so share your favorite way to use it!

01/28/2026

Oregano: More Than a Pizza Topping

Oregano is rich in rosmarinic acid and carvacrol, compounds shown in studies to help modulate inflammatory responses in the body.

These compounds are known to:
• Support joint and muscle comfort
• Help calm oxidative stress
• Protect the gut lining

Traditional cultures used oregano medicinally long before it showed up in modern research.

Easy ways to use it:
✔ Fresh or dried in cooking
✔ Infused in olive oil
✔ Steeped as a mild tea

Sometimes the most powerful tools are already in your kitchen.
Have you used Oil of Oregano for virus or illness? It's so easy to make!
*Fill a glass jar 1/3 with dried Oregano
*Poor cold pressed Olive Oil over the herbs
* Cover and shake
*Put in a cool, dark place and shake daily for 3 weeks.
*Strain out the herbs

01/27/2026

Inflammation Isn’t Random — It’s a Signal

Chronic inflammation is now linked to joint pain, fatigue, brain fog, metabolic issues, and long-term disease risk.
What’s fascinating? Many of the compounds studied for inflammation come from plants we already eat.

Herbs like oregano, rosemary, and holy basil contain polyphenols that influence inflammatory pathways (including COX enzymes and cytokines), similar to how the body regulates inflammation naturally.

This isn’t about “quick fixes.”
It’s about daily inputs that support your body’s ability to recover, repair, and regulate.

Start small: cook with herbs daily. Consistency matters more than intensity.

01/26/2026

One of my favorite preventative tools?

Usnea spray.

Usnea is a lichen with powerful antimicrobial properties. A light spray helps create an environment where bacteria and fungi struggle to take hold.

Bonus:
✔ Great for ears
✔ Helpful for toes, nails, cuts, and scrapes
✔ Long shelf life

One remedy. Many uses. Always in my cabinet.

01/23/2026

Warm oil isn’t just comforting — it’s functional.

Olive oil and coconut oil:

Soften hardened earwax

Calm inflammation

Support the skin’s natural healing process

This is one of the gentlest approaches for sensitive ears and regular maintenance.

No burning. No stinging. Just calm support.

Nature works best when it’s gentle.

01/22/2026

Garlic & Mullein — Old-School Ear Support

Garlic and mullein have been used for centuries for ear discomfort — and for good reason.

Garlic helps discourage unwanted microbes
Mullein soothes irritated tissue and supports healing

Infused in warm olive oil, this combo becomes one of the gentlest, most effective traditional ear remedies.

Simple. Effective. Time-tested.

Sometimes the old ways really are the best ways.

Our blend contains pain relieving arnica!

01/21/2026

Water stuck in the ear canal is one of the most common triggers for swimmer’s ear.

Moisture creates a warm, dark space where microbes thrive.

Simple supports people use:

Diluted vinegar rinses to discourage bacterial growth

Hydrogen peroxide (properly diluted) to release trapped water

Warm oils to soothe irritation afterward

The goal isn’t sterilizing — it’s restoring balance.

Dry ears = happy ears.

01/20/2026

Stop putting cotton swabs in your ears.

They don’t clean — they compact.

That tiny bit of lint + pushed-back earwax creates the perfect environment for bacteria and fungi to grow. Over time, this buildup can lead to pain, pressure, itching, and infections.

Your ears are self-cleaning organs.
Gentle support beats aggressive “cleaning” every time.

Think: soften, soothe, and support — not scrape.

01/20/2026

01/20/2026

Post work out pain? This will help those aching muscles!