Cottonwood: Balm of Gilead
Nothing whispers the signs of spring like the scent of the cottonwood tree. Before the tree buds open, they form a red or golden resin that smells ...
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Calendula: The Mover and the Shaker
Calendula is likely one of the most common remedies used in folk and clinical herbalism and has a broad spectrum of uses and applications. From Ge...
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Herbs for Cognitive Health
Recently, I have been approached or asked about mental acuity and mental fog over and over again and so I wanted to sit down and discuss some of th...
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Fall Beverages to Keep You Cozy
Pumpkin Pie Latte Is there anything more cozy than fall and that fall feeling? Or pumpkin spiced everything? This latte is so rich and smooth and t...
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Practices for the Transition into Fall
When we are in tune with our bodies and how the seasons affect us, adjusting our lifestyles to coincide with the change in season is instinctual. J...
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The Epidemic of Tiredness and 10 Things to Do
Yesterday I was talking to a friend and when I asked her how she was doing, she uttered the words we hear so much these days, "I'm tired." I immedi...
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Hibiscus: More than a Nickname
One of my nicknames growing up, was Hibiscus. That was one of the nicer names I was called, though the other ones were quite funny. I was also Hib...
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Crohn's Disease and the Microbiome
As scientific research sheds light on the microbiome, we are all realizing just how important this colony of microorganisms is to the proper fun...
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Keep Calm with Lemon Balm
Lemon balm is commonly used for its calming properties, antibacterial, and thyroid-related effects, ability to enhance memory, lower blood pressur...
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Get in the Mood for Love: Herbal Aphrodisiacs
With Valentine’s day around the corner, what better time to highlight some sexy time herbs also known as herbal aphrodisiacs?! When it comes to her...
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Fungi Spotlight: Chaga (Inonotus obliquus)
Fungi are an essential part of a sustainable world. They are involved in the decaying and recycling of matter into the nutrients that animals and p...
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Thankful for Peppermint
Peppermint is so ubiquitous that most everyone may have a teabag of it at home. It is known for its soothing and cooling effect and is often drank ...
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