Results for Category: Live Well
Ask An Herbalist: Herbal Tonics 101
Herbal tonics, while seemingly simple on the surface, are a more nuanced topic than just “herbs for what ails you!”. In this video, Herbal Academy educator and herbalist Heather Irvine, will be shedding some light on some common misconceptions surrounding herbal tonics. First, she’ll explain what an herbal tonic is and some safety factors to…
4 Common Types of Tea To Know And How to Enjoy Them
I can’t recall the exact moment when I first began to enjoy tea. However, I do know that even as a child I was drinking strong, ...
6 Tips For Creating An Herbal Routine
Whether from the standpoint of client or practitioner, you may have experienced the phenomenon that knowing what to do is only hal...
8 Ideas to Create a Natural Holiday Home
For many of us, one of the warmest traditions of the holiday season is welcoming in this special time of the year by decorating the space in and around the home. As much as a home festooned with lovely decor heralds in the holiday season, the very act of decorating often brings the most joy!…
DIY Herbal Wax Sachets for the Home and Gifting
We, herbalists, are always looking for practical ways to capture the beauty, splendor, and awakening we experience when barefoot and intertwined with our herb gardens. The rub of a single mint leaf or the brush of a hand against rosemary or lavender growing in the garden fills our senses with delightful aroma instantly. Our encounters…
How To Stay Energetically Balanced During Winter
When you think of winter, what comes to mind? Sparkling snowflakes, red berries, and evergreens? Hot chocolate and twinkling light...
How To Stock Your Winter Home Apothecary: Herbal Allies For Colder Months
Depending on where you live, it might still feel like summer or perhaps the colder days of the year have already begun. Our work a...
The Best Herbs To Support Active Bodies
Whether you are an elite athlete, avid yogi, weekend warrior, or casual hiker, integrating movement into your daily life is essential for good health. An active body supports an active mind, and whatever your level of physical activity, staying physically active will ultimately support a better quality of life. Once you find a fitness program…
How to Make a DIY Autumn Root Tonic
When autumn begins to show its signs—earthy colors, golden afternoons, and crisp evening air—it may be a good time to utilize a particular plant part within your herbal toolkit: roots. Herbal roots can be used to make a delicious autumn root tonic to support your vitality, especially as the season begins to change. Making this…
Liver Care 101: Herbs, Foods, And Wellness Practices For The Liver
The importance of holistic liver care cannot be underestimated. Your liver is one of the most multi-functional organs in your body...
