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How To Use Essential Oils For Hair Care | Herbal Academy | Are you looking for a more natural approach to hair care without synthetic chemicals? Here's how to use essential oils for hair care!
Essential Oils / Natural Beauty
  ON March 22,2017

How To Use Essential Oils For Hair Care

As you walk down the drugstore aisle, you can be overwhelmed with the number and variety of hair care products. Their costs range from very inexpensive to an amount that would rival the gross national product of some countries. However, if you look closely, you will notice that the ingredients contain some startling similarities. Water […]

5 Storage Containers Every Herbalist Should Have On Hand | Herbal Academy | Good storage containers are an essential tool for organizing herbs. Let’s take a look at 5 types of storage containers to have on hand!
We've Come To Know
  ON January 16,2017

5 Storage Containers Every Herbalist Should Have On Hand (And Where To Buy Them)

One of the joys of being an herbalist is making herbal preparations. Whether you are using herbs from your own garden and foraging expeditions or purchasing thoughtfully sourced herbs, the alchemy that transforms these herbs into an herbal infusion, tincture, elixir, or salve is enchanting and tremendously satisfying. Making herbal preparations is not only chemistry […]

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We've Come To Know
  ON November 28,2016

Find Your Way Through Winter With These Herbalism Tips

Winter is often a time of year that people dread. It’s filled with long nights, cold weather, and the pressure to feel connected to others during the holidays. It can be hard to find your want through winter. This combination can put many of us through the emotional ringer, especially if we feel that we […]

How To Address Crown Chakra Imbalances For Health Support | Herbal Academy | In today's post, we are addressing crown chakra imbalances. Learn how to heal an imbalance with foods, herbs, and essential oils!
We've Come To Know
  ON November 21,2016

How To Address Crown Chakra Imbalances For Health Support

We’ve now reached the top of the head where the 7th or crown chakra is located, and today I want to talk about how to address crown chakra imbalances for health support. Before I get to the imbalances, though, let me share a little bit about what this chakra is like. Understanding the Crown Chakra […]

Essential Oils
  ON October 14,2016

Safe & Powerful Alternative “Thieves” Blends For The 1%

One of the most famous and best-known essential oil blends is the “Thieves” blend and all of its variants. This blend is named for thieves during the Black Plague, who, reportedly, robbed the dead bodies, yet avoided catching the plague themselves because of the herbs they wore. This blend is designed as a powerful antimicrobial […]

6 Pretty Ways to Display Dried Herbs in Your Fall Home Décor | Herbal Academy | Herbs aren’t only used for their great tastes and flavors. Here are 6 pretty ways to display dried herbs in your fall home decor!
Homes with Heart
  ON October 12,2016

6 Ways to Display Dried Herbs in Your Fall Home Décor

As the fall months roll around, your herb gardens may be coming to an end. However, herbs aren’t only used for their great tastes and flavors. You can easily display dried herbs in your fall home décor! The subdued colors and great fragrances make dried herbs a wonderful addition to your fall décor. Plus, they […]

Approaching Inflammation and Chronic Pain Through Diet and Herbs | Herbal Academy | In this article we will explore the subject of inflammation and chronic pain and how diet and herbs can address these issues.
We've Come To Know
  ON September 16,2016

Approaching Inflammation and Chronic Pain Through Diet and Herbs

As we discussed in Herbs and the Chronic Pain Puzzle, sometimes inflammation and chronic pain are interrelated. In this article, we will explore more about the connections between diet, herbs, inflammation, and chronic pain and how herbs can be incorporated into a wellness plan that addresses these connections. At the heart of the matter is […]

We've Come To Know
  ON September 12,2016

Lemon Balm: The Immortal Life of Bees

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) goes by many names: bee balm, Melissa, heart’s delight, and sweet balm. Whatever we call it, bees adore the plant. Lemon balm has been used enthusiastically by beekeepers since ancient times. And it’s no wonder. This member of the mint family has an irresistible scent—the leaves smell both minty and lemony at […]

Herbs and the Chronic Pain Puzzle | Herbal Academy | Those suffering from chronic pain should consider each piece of the chronic pain puzzle when they want to add supportive herbs into their life.
We've Come To Know
  ON August 19,2016

Herbs and the Chronic Pain Puzzle

In our series on herbalism and the problem of pain, we’ve already looked at An Herbal Perspective on Managing Pain, and at Herbalism and Acute Pain. Today, we will be investigating Herbs and the Chronic Pain Puzzle. Just like a jigsaw puzzle, there are many smaller pieces that make up the big picture of what […]

Tips on Balancing the Heart Chakra | Herbal Academy | Learn what the heart chakra is and tips on how to balance it with herbs and nature.
We've Come To Know
  ON August 17,2016

Tips On Balancing The Heart Chakra

Our fourth or heart chakra is the middle chakra. It brings together the three lower chakras:  root (survival), sacral (sexuality and creativity), and solar plexus (personal power and identity) with the three higher chakras: throat (truthful speech), third eye (intuition and knowing), and the crown (spirituality). As you might suspect, the heart chakra has much […]

We've Come To Know
  ON August 05,2016

6 Tips for Storing Dried Herbs

When putting together an herbal apothecary, dried herbs take center stage. Dried herbs are the first ingredient in so many different herbal preparations like herbal teas, infused oils, and tinctures. As one starts amassing a collection of dried herbs, it becomes increasingly important to be sure that you are storing dried herbs properly to ensure […]

An Herbal Hot Flash Tea To Help You Cool Down | Herbal Academy | You don't have to suffer from miserable hot flashes! Try this herbal hot flash tea to help you cool down.
We've Come To Know
  ON August 03,2016

7 Tips That Will Help You Stay Cool During Menopause

Summer can be a particularly rough time for menopausal women who experience menopause symptoms such as hot flashes. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to cool down if you are in this season of life. Below you’ll find several tips that can help you stay cool during menopause and an herbal hot flash […]

Essential Oils for Insect Bites and Stings | Herbal Academy | Protect your family this summer with these essential oils for insect bites and stings.
Essential Oils
  ON July 25,2016

Essential Oils for Insect Bites and Stings

I love this time of year—the trees, the flowers, the sunshine…the bugs. While I accept that they are an important part of our ecosystem, I am not a huge fan of insects. Unfortunately, they seem to love me, which is why I rely on essential oils for insect bites and stings. I am a friend […]

Tips On Balancing the Solar Plexus Chakra | Herbal Academy | Learn what the solar plexus chakra is and tips on how to balance it with herbs and nature.
We've Come To Know
  ON July 22,2016

Tips On Balancing the Solar Plexus Chakra

Looking at the ancient Eastern chakra tradition, we’ve reviewed some of the basic information about the first or root chakra (red, earth element, sense of smell) and the second or sacral chakra (orange, water element, sense of taste) and how they correspond to parts of the body, and the importance of balance.  This month we’ll […]

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