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Ayurvedic Tips For Spring Wellness
Ayurveda recognizes the cyclic nature of life. In order to achieve wellness, it is important to be tuned in to our environment as well as to be cognizant of our inherent constitution, called prakruti in Ayurveda. This article will elucidate Ayurvedic tips for spring wellness. Though our prakruti (inherent constitution) is fixed, our present nature,…
Herbal Aphrodisiacs: What They Are & How to Use Them
Have you ever heard of eating oysters, birds nest soup, iguana, or the many other bizarre foods that people believe to be arousing...
6 Steps To Revitalize Your Health With Herbs This Spring
With new plant life beginning to stir in the ground from their winter slumber, poking their heads up from the earth, so it is with...
Nourishing the Blood: TCM and Ayurvedic Perspectives
Blood isn’t just platelets and plasma; it is our vitality. Blood carries the story of our ancestry. It is essential, and it is everywhere! Both Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda share a recognition that blood operates within the larger and deeper context of our being. Both these ancient systems know that blood is vital and…
The Ultimate Essential Oils Guide
Here at the Herbal Academy, essential oils are an important and beloved component of our herbal toolkits. You’ll find essential oils peppered amongst the tinctures, infused oils, salves, and jars of dried herbs that line our shelves, and we turn to them often to support our health and wellbeing. Just like any remedy, essential oils…
Ayurvedic Uses of Herbal Oils and Ghee
If you enjoy the taste of ghee and the feel of a luscious body oil, it’s for good reason! Not only are fats tasty and skin smoot...
Essential Oil Myths And FAQs Answered
With all of the information in circulation regarding essential oils, you may find yourself repeatedly running into information tha...
How to be an Environmentally Sustainable Herbalist
Herbalists often come to this enchanting practice via a connection to plants and care for the earth. Many will find that the study of plants and their benefits leads to the development of a connection on a deeper level. From this blooms a relationship that often looks beyond what plants can do for us, and…
Biphasic Formulation for Menstrual Cycles 101
Many females simply write off their menstrual symptoms as part of who they are as a female. It’s simply “that time of the month” again and there’s “nothing I can do about it.” Although we should recognize and respect the menstrual cycle and the patterns we notice within, there are ways to positively change and…
How to Incorporate Reiki Therapy into Your Holistic Wellness Routine
Self-care is essential to our overall health, happiness, and wellbeing. But what comprises a wellness routine, and how can we inco...
