6 Myths About Raw Vegetables
Posted on24 Jan 2014
For starters, we need to categorically differentiate between a raw food diet and eating foods raw from time to time. If you […]
Do You Know the Power of Mustard Seeds?
Posted on21 Jan 2014
Have you ever heard the word “mustard” and thought about something other than a yellow condiment used during summer barbeques? If you’re […]
Medicinal Plant Use in World War II
Posted on14 Jan 2014
I appreciate the opportunity to write as a guest blogger, and in particular, I am glad to share some of my most […]
What Is Clove? A Very Stimulating Herb…
Posted on14 Jan 2014
We all know clove is a staple of wintertime recipes, including desserts like ginger snaps and pumpkin pie. Clove is also used […]
8 Supportive Herbs for Colds and Flu
Posted on13 Jan 2014
Colds and flu are at its peak right now and it hits hard and fast. While prevention is the best defense, what […]
How To Make a Homemade Salve
Posted on09 Jan 2014
In the Online Intermediate Herbal Course, we study plant energetics and their actions. Many of us in the herbal community share a […]
Hearty Lentil and Quinoa Stew
Posted on06 Jan 2014
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What better way to stay warm (and healthy) this new year than with a yummy, comforting bowl of vegan soup? This protein […]
Three Reasons to Eat Ginger During Wintertime
What is it that pops into our minds when we associate ginger with the wintertime? Perhaps baking gingerbread people and gingerbread houses […]
Meditation And The 2013 Winter Solstice
Posted on19 Dec 2013
This article is written by Lena Yakubowski, yoga teacher and communications assistant at the Herbal Academy of New England. This time of […]
Herbal Gift Box
Posted on16 Dec 2013
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This article is written by Lena Yakubowski, yoga teacher and communications assistant at the Herbal Academy of New England. Photos by Lena. […]
Jazzy Vegetarian Classics Cookbook Review
Posted on12 Nov 2013
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I have heard many refer to vegans as being alien-like, as if their choices are out of this world. However, it seems […]
How to Create a Reflection Garden in 4 Steps
Posted on06 Nov 2013
With the coming of winter, many of us start to miss time in our gardens. And why shouldn’t we? Our garden is […]
5 Steps to Increase Activity with Sun Meditation
Posted on28 Oct 2013
Soon, daylight savings time will be ending for most of the country. This little tweaking of our schedules began in the 20th […]
Your Solution to the Winter Blues
Posted on23 Oct 2013
With the coming of winter, many things will change. The days will be shorter, and the weather will be colder. But perhaps […]
3 Easy Steps to Fix a Bad Day
Posted on08 Oct 2013
All of us have bad days. Whether we’ve been overwhelmed at work, had a frustrating conversation with our significant other, had to […]
Stop and Smell the Cultivars
Posted on02 Oct 2013
These days, it is very easy to get overwhelmed by all of the stimuli around us. We might have a particularly stressful […]
Five Kitchen Herbs for Cold Season
Posted on24 Sep 2013
Tucked away in our kitchen pantries and cupboards, in our windowsills and gardens, are familiar and friendly herbal mainstays that are as […]
3 Easy Ways To Dry Herbs
Posted on16 Sep 2013
As summer winds down, things change. The children go back to school, the days are getting shorter, and gardening season is drawing […]
3 Herbs For Anxiety
Posted on16 Sep 2013
Anxiety can be a problem for many of us. Sometimes, we feel anxious and stressed after a particularly busy day of deadlines, […]
5 Tips for Getting a Start on Next Year’s Garden
Posted on09 Sep 2013
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With the coming of fall, it can be daunting to be faced with six months of very little gardening to do. Or, […]
Oats: Herbs We Love For Summer
Oats (Avena sativa) and their versatile components have been used for everything from stuffing mattresses, poultices, facial scrubs, cereal, teas, and baths. This […]
How to Grow Fresh Basil
Posted on14 Aug 2013
Whether it’s to cleanse the blood, act as an anti-inflammatory, or simply to make pesto for an Italian feast, basil can be […]
Catnip: Herbs We Love For Summer
Posted on10 Aug 2013
Catnip (Nepeta cataria) or catmint, is probably best known as a stimulant for cats, inducing euphoria and friskiness. The scent alone is irresistible […]
Herbs for Prostate Health
Posted on08 Aug 2013
It’s a scenario familiar to many aging men: he goes to bed, much as he has for decades, only to wake up […]
Rose: Herbs We Love For Summer
Posted on07 Aug 2013
Rose. The Queen of Flowers has origins in the Middle East, and has been cultivated and cherished the world over since antiquity. […]
Chamomile: Herbs We Love For Summer
Posted on31 Jul 2013
German chamomile (Matricaria recutita) is a delicate, apple-scented member of the Asteraceae or daisy family, and makes one of the most popular […]
The China Study Cookbook Review & Giveaway
Posted on25 Jul 2013
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What one chooses to eat is often based on emotion and addictions, unconscious habits, and unquestioned cultural mores. Because how we eat […]
Hibiscus: Herbs We Love For Summer
Posted on24 Jul 2013
Hibiscus, also known as Jamaica flower, is one of our very favorite herbs for summer because, like spearmint, its flavor is easily […]
A Simple Solution for More Rejuvenating Sleep
Posted on24 Jul 2013
Since we were young we have been taught the value of getting a good night’s sleep. Sleep does everything from helping us […]
Basil: Herbs We Love For Summer
Posted on16 Jul 2013
Culinary herbs are so often overlooked as medicine. But great power lies in our humble spice jars and kitchen windowsill plants, including […]
