Results for Category: Live Well
Herbal Dreamtime: 6 Herbs To Enliven Your Dreamspace
Dreams are often synonymous with magic, personal achievement, and mystery. Although dreams are commonly disregarded, our dreams (both while awake and asleep) can serve as strong symbols and reference points for our personal journeys. For those of you who might have difficulty dreaming or remembering your dreams, there are a number of tools and herbs…
Tips To Finding Balance In Each Stage of Life
According to Ayurveda, each stage of human life is linked to one of the three doshas: vata, pitta, and kapha (Lad, 2009). In addit...
The Beginner’s Guide to Making Money as an Herbal Writer
If you enjoy writing, and you’re looking for creative ways to make money from your herbal know-how, then submitting articles to ...
How To Cope with Cabin Fever at Winter’s End
The last weeks of winter can oftentimes feel the most challenging. The initial brisk excitement of winter is behind us, and the frigid days seem longer and more bone-chilling than ever. At this point in the season, we can start to feel a little “stir crazy†in anticipation of the warmer spring days ahead, when…
Essential Oil Bath Safety: What To Do & Not Do
We are all well aware that the modern American lifestyle is very stressful. When you look up stress management techniques, you will find that a soothing evening bath is frequently on the list. As herbal practitioners, we may use a full, soaking bath, or we may use a smaller version of the bath such as…
5 Daily Self-Care Practices to Implement This Year
The start of the new year is a wonderful time to reset intentions and adopt new and better methods of self-care. Also, Valentineâ...
3 Ways to Simplify Life During Hectic Seasons
The holidays needn’t be a time of relentless hustle, bustle, and unfulfilled, unrealistic expectations. It is easy enough to get...
Herbal Sleep Cycling: How To Create Your Own Protocol For Deeper Sleep
Cultivating deeper, more restful sleep can be one of the most foundational pieces to rebalance your overall health. But actually achieving deeper rest in the long-term is more complex than simply “knocking yourself out†with the same choice each night. Herbal sleep cycling is a protocol design I incorporate frequently in my clinical practice and…
5 Lifestyle Hacks for Sound Sleep
Beauty rest is more than a turn of phrase. Anyone who has suffered from chronic insomnia or disturbed sleep is well aware of the detrimental effects of sleep deprivation. Lack of sleep not only compromises your outward appearance. It wreaks havoc on your metabolism, mental alertness, emotional balance, and even memory (Albrecht & Ripperger, 2018)….
How To Embrace Hygge During Winter
Over the last few years, the Danish concept of hygge has become downright trendy. In fact, the Oxford English Dictionary shortlist...
5 Ways to Make Your Home Smell Good for the Holidays
It’s that special time of year when we open our homes to friends and family from near and far to gather together and celebrate t...
How To Use Chromotherapy And Gemstones For Mind-Body Balance
A core ayurvedic teaching is that all things in nature are comprised of the five elements: earth, water, fire, air, and ether. The five elements exist in a very real way and also represent qualities or energies within us and within the natural world. When it comes to choosing appropriate foods, herbs, aromas, and other…
3 Tips on Managing Vata Dosha During Autumn
Ayurveda teaches that we each have an inherent prakruti, which is our natural, unchanging nature. Our prakruti is our unique balance of vata, pitta, and kapha doshas and is unaffected by phase of life, seasons, or any other external factors. If you’re interested in finding out what your dosha is, read our article, Introduction To…
6 Best Places to Find High-Quality Herbal Studies
Staying abreast of herbal research is a worthwhile undertaking for any herbalist, but knowing where to look for high-quality herba...
10 Simple Vitalist Practices To Support Well-Being
We are a part of nature, and nature is wise. The Vitalist tradition of herbalism honors this innate wisdom and connection. The Vit...
This Versus That: How To Choose The Best Herbal Preparation For Your Needs
One of the most commonly asked questions new and old herbalists ask themselves is “what is the best herbal preparation to use in this situation?†With so many traditional and modern ways to prepare herbs, determining the best herbal preparation to use can feel overwhelming. In this article, we’re here to help break down some…
5 Herbs To Help You Transition Seasons From Summer To Fall
Although the days still feel long and hot, the crisp air of fall is right around the corner. There is a tendency for many of us to say that fall simply “snuck up†on us! Since weather patterns can be somewhat unpredictable at times, it can be helpful to utilize herbs that ease the transition…
Ayurvedic Guide to Building Digestive Power
If you consult with an Ayurvedic practitioner, don’t be surprised if she asks you a hundred and one questions about the state of...
8 Best Herbs For Seasonal Lethargy & Fatigue
With the summer heat waves starting to set in, there is no better time to turn to herbs that can cool us down and help re-energize...
How To Make Framed Botanicals to Decorate Your Home
Framed botanicals in your home can conjure up memories of summer’s floral bounty, even in the depths of winter. Try framing a collection of wellness supporting herbs to serve as a decorative herbarium or frame culinary herbs to hang in the kitchen or give as a gift to a food-loving friend. Framed botanicals can also serve…
5 Best Places to Sell Herbal Products
One of the biggest questions facing an entrepreneur is, “How do I make money?†The key difference between being a hobbyist and an entrepreneur is just that: money. If you are an herbalist, you most likely didn’t get into this line of work for money; you came into this field with a passion for plants,…
How To Use Flower Essences for Emotional Support
How do you feel when you notice spring and summer flowers in bloom or the trees budding and bursting with life? Do you feel energi...
The Spring Cleanse: How To Use Herbs to Support The Body’s Detoxification Process
With the warm weather upon us, we all want to feel our best. Spring is a season of growth and rebirth, and for many, it brings wit...
How To Build A Nutritive Tea
While many of us search the supplement aisles to round out our nutritional needs, we often forget about the many herbs out there that are not only rich in vitamins and minerals but also aid in our absorption of certain nutrients. Now I’m not telling you to throw all your supplements in the trash! However,…
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...
