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The Prairie Nurse Healing Plants Herbs [Photo Credit: The Prairie Nurse] Mullein is an extremely easy plant to find in the wild or in any open location with a field. In my geological location it is almost any where if you are looking to find it. It may take some searching, depending on the time of the year in your hemisphere but you will find it. I noticed mullein like the rocker type of dirt. Also, if you are wondering how to pronounce it in the American English version it sounds like (Molen). In my research on Mullein the most remarkable usage in history was that it was very well…

Red Clover, Red Clover! I went for a walk and came across this wild red clover in the meadow today and just had to take a picture of it, gorgeous! This beauty according to many articles and history is a great wild flower to have around. It is now June in the Midwest of the United States and is full bloom. It is an unusual colder and very stormy & wet June for my area, so it may come in bloom earlier in June.  Some background of this to the Red Clover it belongs to the family of plants legumes. It has properties called isoflavones, which according to the article below is…

If you are close to your delivery date or past the delivery date there is 2 full moons for August 2023. This is called a Blue Moon 2nd full moon in the month, which falls on August 30, 2023 @ 9:36pm EST. There is a myth that there is more deliveries that occur on a full moon, due to occurrence of the gravitational pull.  There has been a minimal of studies on this phenomenon without much positive feedback that it is occurs. This included a large study of 564,039 births over 5 years and they concluded there was nothing relevant.  However, 70% of nurses who work in labor and delivery…

Welcome to my Prairie Nurse Blog! This is a great month to get healthy for the upcoming flu season! In doing so pumpkins are a great choice to get your nutrition. Not only are they fun and festive. They are cheap in a time of high inflation and sky rocket costs at the grocery stores. If you can hold out until the end of October the prices for pumpkins can be greatly reduced. It’s also one of the easiest fruits to grow! Let’s get into the wonderful world of Pumpkin Health.  Pumpkins and your health can benefit!   (Prairie Nurse Blog)  Fun Fact, that most people believe the pumpkin is a…

The Prairie Nurse shares her garden tips to help you get started!  Here are 10 steps to prepare a small garden for the upcoming new growing season.  Thanks for stopping by The Prairie Nurse: Make sure you check out my social media accounts below. I am continuous uploading new videos for your entertainment. Enjoy getting ready for the upcoming growing season! Links for references: 

It’s winter in the Northern Hemisphere and in full swing! As a northerner it’s getting cold! Your winter health is important for the winter season. This week high is 20F and negative to 10 above Zero in the evenings. It makes it hard to get the exercise that is needed. I love nature and prefer to be outside for my health with the fresh air to the natural elements with the sun. So, if you are stuck in the coldness as I here is some helpful tips or ideas for exercise. Of course, always let someone know where you are going and how long you will be gone. Dress for…

The Prairie Nurse Irish Sweet/Spicy Soda Bread 3 1/2 Cup Flour  2/3 Cup Sugar  1 1/3 Buttermilk or Half and Half  2 Beaten Eggs  1/2 tsp vanilla  4 tablespoons melted butter  1 tsp of baking powder 1 tsp of baking soda  1 tsp of salt  Ok you do you feel sweet or spicy today?  Here are the other options: add your favorite berry or spicey jalapenos etc.  Also, if you love cheese this is an option as well!  Mix all the dry, Mix all the wet, mix together, add to dish that is greased.  Bake at 350F for 50-60 minutes!  Irish Proverb!  *A companion shortens the road.*  So find something…