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Licorice and Ginger: Herbal Decongestants
For many of us, the worst thing about getting a cold is the seemingly interminable congestion that takes over our respiratory system. It’s distracting enough to make us miserable, but isn’t enough of an issue to allow us to call in sick from work or school. And not only does the offending mucus seem to…
Herbs for Prostate Health
It’s a scenario familiar to many aging men: he goes to bed, much as he has for decades, only to wake up two, three, or even four...
An Introduction To Phytobiophysics ®
Our good friends at Mossop Natural Remedies put this video together for our students and readers! Sit back with a cup of tea and e...
Teacup by Teacup
Turn up the flame, wait for the teapot to heat and whistle. Pour hot water over the jar of dried leaves and flowers. A slow stir with a spoon sends steam rising from a spinning spiral of herbs. The technology is simple: water, fire, glass. No shares, likes, pins, tweets, or re-tweets. Simply water silently…
Get Healthy The Write Way!
Clinical trials have shown that journaling boosts your immune system, reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, increases feelings of happiness and diminishes symptoms of depression and anxiety. Indeed the Journal of American Medicine Association (JAMA) reports that writing about stressful experiences reduces physical symptoms in patients with chronic illnesses. There are those that suggest journaling prolongs…
Signs Of Spring
I had the most wonderful surprise on my afternoon walk yesterday. The snow is melting, the breeze is warming and the flowers are s...
Very Common Herbs To Try
We recently posted the article, Cup In Hand, which is an introduction to tea with a good mention of herbs. We created an infograp...
See The Flowers
I often have to pause and ask myself, what are my eyes fixed upon? It is usually a pretty straightforward answer. Being a doer, a go-getter and a goal-setter I frequently find myself consumed by my work and the DIY projects that surround my lifestyle. I have goals and dreams, and they are big, and…
Tommy Priester
Tommy Priester is a well-known practicing herbalist in the Boston area. Often times he will guest speak on topics, including his most popular, Lyme Disease. We were grateful to have him visit our academy this fall for a talk during our October Guest Speaker Series with the Reisens and Jovial King. Read a brief excerpt…
Jovial King
We thoroughly enjoyed Jovial King, herbalist and founder of Urban Moonshine, when she came to visit our cottage last October. She ...
