Results for Category: Live Well
5 Herbal Rituals to Ease Into Going Back to School
This time of year is the back to school season for many people in the Northern Hemisphere. As the school year begins, it’s the perfect time to establish rituals that support both learning and wellbeing. It’s helpful to note that herbal practices that make the most of going back to school don’t need to be […]
After the Bite: What to Do if You’re Bitten by a Tick
Tick populations are on the rise, and tick-borne diseases are becoming endemic in many areas of the United States. If you’re som...
4 Types of Tick Bite Illness and How to Use Holistic Support
With temperatures rising every year, ticks and their bites are becoming more prevalent in the United States. The Center for Diseas...
How to Tell if It’s Written by AI
It seems like everywhere you turn these days, artificial intelligence (AI) is in the news and is being used widely throughout many industries and applications—and the field of herbalism is no exception. Here at the Herbal Academy, we want to acknowledge that the new reality of AI-generated content in our society and in herbalism is […]
Give Yourself a Spring Life Reset With These 7 Herbal Tips!
Spring has sprung, and it’s time to watch your health goals come to life, too! As nature awakens with stunning flair, let your aspirations follow into a season of renewed health possibilities with a spring herbal life reset. If you’re ready to blossom into better health with an herbal life reset this spring, we invite […]
Repairing the Leaky Gut: Supporting the Underactive Thyroid Naturally
The thyroid is a tiny endocrine gland with a massive impact on every single body system. In the Thyroid Health Intensive in The He...
An Herbalist’s Guide to Winter Break
Stepping out of routines and slowing down in the colder months may be a welcome or dreaded challenge, especially if the littles ar...
Power Up Naturally: Must-Have Herbs for Workouts
Regular exercise and physical movement offer tremendous benefits for both the body and mind. From improved circulation and muscle mass to mood regulation and stress relief, there is no question that regular workouts and physical movement are beneficial practices. In addition to sleeping well, staying hydrated, and fueling the body with good nutrition, our herbal […]
What Do Permaculture and Herbalism Have in Common?
In the new Regenerative Herbalism Intensive available in The Herbarium, you’ll deepen your understanding of the exquisite interdependence of human health and the well-being of our planet. In this Intensive, Herbal Academy educator Sarah Wu offers an in-depth overview of the parallels between the earth’s structure and the human body, in all of their complexity […]
Avoid These 5 Common Herbal Safety Mistakes
Herbalism is a beautiful and empowering practice with the power to transform your health, but it also carries responsibility. Afte...
5 Reasons Herbal Bitters Belong in Every Home
Do you ever feel sluggish or bloated after meals? Or do you ever experience an immediate post-meal blood sugar rollercoaster? You ...
Can I Become a Certified Herbalist?
If you are reading this article, it is probably because you have a love of herbalism. You may be curious about herbalism as a career path and wonder what kind of training or credentials are required to become an herbalist. The good (and perhaps confusing) news is that there is no single path to becoming […]
First Holistic Care Steps to Take After Receiving a Cancer Diagnosis
In Holistic Cancer Care, seasoned medical herbalist Chanchal Cabrera, MSC, FNIMH, RH(AHG), provides an effective framework for approaching a cancer diagnosis through a truly integrative perspective. Having seen many patients through to recovery, Chanchal is a powerful ally during the cancer journey from diagnosis to embarking on medical treatment and holistic support all the way […]
Child’s Herbal Apothecary 101: Preparing for Wellness Naturally
Imagine a cozy cabinet or small shelf within your home, filled with jars and tins, each holding the gentle gifts of herbs crafted ...
A Parent’s Guide to Finding a Safe and Effective Herbal Dose for Kids
In the quiet, tender moments when a child feels unwell, we wish for a recipe as gentle and nurturing as a parent’s embrace. Many...
How to Increase Appetite With Herbs, Diet, and Lifestyle
Having a good appetite and being able to relish the experience of eating is a basic sign of health. However, there are a number of factors, ranging from physical to emotional to circumstantial that can diminish one’s appetite. While this may not cause much concern if it happens for only a day or two, a […]
Herbal Support for Menopause + An Herbal Formula for Dryness
While studying Ayurveda, our teacher emphasized many times that “menopause is not a disease.” Though there are often symptoms associated with the transition from the menstruating years to menopause, menopause is a natural biological process and is simply part of the normal life cycle. Some individuals are fortunate enough to experience a relatively symptom-free menopause. […]
Choosing the Right Herbs for a Person or Situation
In her new book, The Herbalist’s Guide: How to Build and Use Your Own Apothecary, Mary Colvin, RH(AHG), offers a detailed explor...
How to Build a Culinary Kitchen for Herbalists
The following excerpt is taken from the book Foraged & Grown by Tara Lanich-LaBrie. Tara takes us on a culinary kitchen journe...
Let’s Celebrate These 8 Plants That Are Associated With the Sun
As we slowly transition out of the depths of winter and, if we are fortunate, are blessed with sun-ray glimpses of spring, this can be an excellent time to celebrate plants associated with the Sun. If you are familiar with herbal systems that place a strong emphasis on the energetics of herbs, such as Ayurveda […]
Better for Your Health: How to Leave Out the White Sugar and Use Alternative Sweeteners in Food and Herbal Preparations
The sweet flavor is a coveted one by humans, and for good reason. Throughout our history as a species, we have spent a great amount of time locating food sources. Whenever we stumbled upon juicy fruits or sweet tuberous roots, these foods equaled not only a delicious find but also our survival. The sweet flavor […]
How to Use Aromatherapy for Olfaction Support in the Emotional Sphere + 3 Essential Oil Recipes to Support Your Emotions
There are times in our lives when our emotions may become overwhelming, and we may turn to pharmaceuticals and other forms of care...
5 Herbs for Mental Health Support
It’s that time of year again. The seasons are shifting, and while we savor the beauty of changing seasons, some also mourn the e...
Vegan Herbalism: How to Find Alternatives to Honey, Beeswax, and More
From infusions to tinctures, salves, syrups, electuaries, fire ciders, and more, there’s no shortage of accessible herbal preparations to integrate into daily life. For those who adhere to a vegan lifestyle, the practice of vegan herbalism means understanding the options for animal-free ingredients to use in common herbal preparations. A vegan lifestyle is one that […]
Top Supports for Anxiety: Herbs, Lifestyle, and Traditional Wisdom
On the rare occasion when I meet someone who reports that they never get stressed or anxious, I typically raise an eyebrow. Some level of stress, worry, and even fearfulness is a natural and normal part of life. We have evolved to have a negativity bias as a means of survival, meaning we scan our […]
The Three Aspects of Taste in Ayurveda
In our new Ayurveda and Digestive Health Intensive in The Herbarium, Ayurvedic practitioner and Certified Iyengar Yoga teacher G...
How Does Scent Affect Mood?
On an intuitive and experiential level, many of us are aware of the connection between scent and mood. Though some may tune into t...
How to Choose Essential Oils You Really Need
Can you relate to any of the following situations? Every time you shop for essential oils, you see a new blend or even a new essential oil listed for sale; the description of the aroma sounds wonderful, and the list of health concerns it addresses includes an issue you or your loved ones have. You […]
Using a NRCS Grant-Funded High Tunnel Gardening System to Grow my Herbal Business
Kendra Payne is the founder and operator of The Herbal Scoop and graduate of several Herbal Academy courses. She is an herbalist entrepreneur to the core, and in this vlog, Kendra shares how she is expanding her herbal business, a discovery-based herbal botanical shop and herb farm, by installing a High Tunnel Gardening System, commonly […]
Herbs and Yoga: How Plant Wisdom Can Support Your Yoga Practice
Yoga has come to mean many things to many people. An ancient practice designed to serve as a path to self-liberation, there are al...
