ON December 01,2021

Herbal Chapstick Recipe for Dry Winter Lips

Whipping winds, cold air, and a dry climate make for a common annoyance—chapped lips. Winter is particularly harsh on the lips, a fragile skin barrier, and it is no wonder so many stores line their end caps with chapstick during December. Tis’ the season for piling on extra layers! Not just for the body, but…

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  ON November 24,2021

DIY Aromatic Fire Starter Basket

One of the coziest traditions of this season is welcoming the winter days with a warm, crackling fire. How about putting some creativity to that fire with an aromatic fire starter basket? Aromatic fire starters not only help to get that fire started, but also fill the home with a wonderful aroma. This aromatic fire…

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  ON November 18,2021

Homemade Hot Toddy for Cold and Flu

My first memories of a hot toddy are from childhood. One of my family’s home remedies for cold and flu, hot toddies were something my mother prepared for me and my sister when the seasonal sniffles got the better of us, and something her grandmother, my mamaw, had made for her family in similar situations….

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8 Herbal Holiday Preparations to Start Brewing Now! | Herbal Academy | Now is the time to get started making herbal gifts that require time to brew! Here are eight of our favorite herbal holiday preparations to start now.
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  ON December 03,2019

8 Herbal Holiday Preparations to Start Brewing Now!

The holiday season can feel like a whirlwind with the days tumbling from one to the next, and if you are anything like me, too often your dreams of herbal crafting are lost in the flurry. You may even find that you no longer have the time needed to brew up those special herbal holiday…

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How To Cope with Cabin Fever At Winter’s End | Herbal Academy | The last weeks of winter can oftentimes feel the most challenging. Here are some ways to use herbs for coping with cabin fever as winter's end.
  ON February 20,2019

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 of the season, we can start to feel a little “stir crazy” in anticipation of the warmer spring days ahead when…

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A Warming Turmeric Cauliflower Soup For Chilly Winter Days | Herbal Academy | There is nothing better than a warm bowl of soup on a chilly winter’s day. Give our Turmeric Cauliflower Soup a try and stay warm!
  ON December 27,2018

A Warming Turmeric Cauliflower Soup For Chilly Winter Days

Winter is here, and if you’re anything like me, you’re probably craving soup! There is nothing better on a chilly evening, wrapped in a blanket with loved ones, than sipping from a bowl of warm, soothing soup. Turmeric (Curcuma longa) and cauliflower are gaining popularity in many healthy recipes as they have a plethora of…

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8 DIY Herbal Face Mask Recipes for Holiday Gift Giving | Herbal Academy | Looking for gift ideas for this holiday season? Check out these 8 DIY herbal face mask recipes that friends and family are sure to love!
  ON November 27,2017

8 DIY Herbal Face Mask Recipes for Holiday Gift Giving

The holiday season is fast approaching, and with it the desire to create unique and beautiful gifts for loved ones. If you’re a budding herbalist, combining your herbal passion with holiday gift giving is a great way to make recipients feel special while sharing the gifts of herbs at the same time. Creating herbal products…

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How To Nip Holiday Stress In The Bud | Herbal Academy | Are you taking time for self-care during this busy time of year? Here are some tips to help you nip holiday stress in the bud, including a recipe!
  ON November 10,2017

How To Nip Holiday Stress In The Bud

The holiday season is a double-edged sword—festive and heartwarming on the one hand, a mad dash of colossal proportions on the other. We tell ourselves that all the work is worth the effort, but when we’re left exhausted and crabby, holiday spirit is about the furthest thing from our minds (and hearts). How do we…

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Tips For Staying Healthy This Cold And Flu Season | Herbal Academy | Have you thought about what you will do to support your body's health this winter? Here are some tips for staying healthy this cold and flu season!
  ON November 07,2017

Tips For Staying Healthy This Cold And Flu Season

As cold weather arrives, cold and flu virus infections begin to increase in number. Have you thought about what you will do to support your body during cold and flu season? Will you get a flu shot? Will you incorporate herbs into your daily health regimen?   Cold and flu viruses are infections spread by…

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