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  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 […]

Tips on Balancing the 6th Chakra or the Third Eye | Herbal Academy | Learn what the third eye chakra is and tips on how to balance it with herbs and nature.
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  ON October 17,2016

How To Balance the Third Eye (or the 6th Chakra)

From the root or base to the throat chakra, each month we’ve looked at attributes of the first five chakras as well as ways to bring balance to each of them. Today, we will look into how to balance the Third Eye or the 6th chakra. As goes the rainbow, so go the chakras up […]

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 […]

Tips on Balancing the Throat Chakra | Herbal Academy | Learn what the throat chakra is and tips on how to balance it with herbs and nature.
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  ON September 23,2016

Tips on Balancing the Throat Chakra

As we have moved up the body and looked at the main chakras: the root, sacral, solar plexus, and heart, we now encounter the fifth major chakra located at the throat. We’ve learned that in the Eastern traditions, the chakras are our energy centers and each is attached to certain areas of the body. For […]

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.
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  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 […]

Autumn Energetics and Self-Care | Herbal Academy | When our body is in sync with autumn, we can use the autumn energetics to maintain balance and self-care.
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  ON September 02,2016

How Autumn Energetics Affect Our Self-Care

Summer is officially a wrap. The barbecues and pool parties have ceased, children are back to school, and you might be reminiscing over your vacation experiences (or looking longingly at others’ vacation photos on social media!). Gardeners have harvested their peak season of tomatoes and melons, while the lettuces and leafy greens emerge from their […]

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.
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  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 […]

How To Use Essential Oils For Scarring | Herbal Academy | Essential oils are useful for any herbal first aid kit. Learn how to use essential oils for scarring.
Essential Oils
  ON August 10,2016

How To Use Essential Oils For Scarring

Essential oils are an excellent component in any first aid kit, as their antimicrobial qualities are well known, both traditionally and through scientific research, but their ability to help with wound healing and scar tissue formation, in particular, has not been as well established. While there is some anecdotal evidence that there are helpful essential […]

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  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 […]

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  ON July 29,2016

Herbalism and Acute Pain

The topic of herbs and acute pain is an important one for many herbalists- family herbalists and advanced herbalists alike! After all, everyone gets aches and pains or bumps and bruises occasionally. Generally, it’s much simpler to unravel the threads that lead to acute pain than it is to address chronic pain. Acute pains will […]

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 […]

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  ON July 15,2016

An Herbal Perspective On Managing Pain Using Herbs

How does an herbalist use herbal theory when managing pain using herbs? Most of the time, people tend to think of pain as a simple experience, one that is isolated within itself. We think to ourselves that “the problem is that I am in pain,” rather than “pain is a signal of something else.” Over […]

The Truth About Phototoxic Essential Oils & How To Use Them Safely | Herbal Academy | Learn the truth about phototoxic essential oils and how to safely use them for your family!
Essential Oils
  ON July 11,2016

The Truth About Phototoxic Essential Oils & How To Use Them Safely

As you look out the window, you see that it’s another beautiful summer day! You anticipate feeling the warmth of the summer sun’s rays on your head as you spend the afternoon with your friends who are coming over to share tea with you in your beautiful, blooming garden. Before leaving the house, you smile […]

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