Bare Tree Wellness

Sore muscles happen frequently around my house. My husband and I workout often, lifting heavy weights, and my two girls are busy dancers. Sore muscles just happen. I prefer to use homemade remedies over store bought pain medication. Cayenne Salve is great for rubbing on sore muscles without the side effects of over-the-counter pain medication. It is easy to make too! Here is what you need to do to make your own salve: Ingredients: 1/2 cup organic olive oil 2 tablespoons of cayenne powder ( I get mine at Mountain Rose Herbs) 1 tablespoon beeswax ( I get this at Mountain Rose Herbs too) Double boiler or small bowl to place over a pot Cheesecloth Directions: Start by making cayenne infused oil over a double boiler. Heat the olive oil and cayenne pepper in a double boiler for one hour. You wan to keep it warm for an hour before using it in the recipe. You can also infuse the oil overnight if you prefer. After you have infused the oil, strain off the cayenne powder with a che...

     Living with purpose is crucial to being well. People who wake up each morning with a clear purpose live longer and happier lives. They know what it is they are meant to do, and they do it! Sometimes identifying that purpose can be hard. For many people, they want a purpose that is grand and impressive to the world around them. Some people want a a simple purpose in life that draws little attention to themselves. There is no right or wrong answer here. Your purpose is your purpose. Sometimes it is easy to overlook the small things that are important for bigger things that gain attention or notoriety. This is where I think people find discontentment. Nothing seems good enough or pleasing enough to others. When we try finding our purpose through the lens of the world, we find discontentment and frustration. Something as simple as taking care of your family is a great purpose. It might not bring glory or fame, but it is grand in its own right.       ...