Results for Category: Live Well
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 e...
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...
Cold and Flu Essential Oils for Children
The best way to avoid the tell-tale signs of cold and flu is to deter illness from entering your home in the first place. However, unfortunately, no matter how much handwashing, surface disinfecting, citrus essential oil diffusing, and mask wearing we do, our children may still develop some type of upper respiratory infection during the…
To Tonify or Purify? That Is the Question
As we bid ado to the year gone by and welcome a fresh new turn of the calendar, it is not uncommon to crave practices that create a sense of clarity and renewal. After holiday feasts and merriment, you may yearn for simpler foods or wonder if it’s time for a cleanse. However, with the…
The Majestic Honey Bee in Ancient Greece + 3 Recipes with Greek Honey to Try at Home
The majestic honey bee (Apis spp.) has been celebrated for thousands of years by civilizations across the world. In ancient Greece...
Embracing the Silence of Winter With Intention
We are now in the heart of the winter season here in the northern hemisphere. With its shorter days, longer nights, and colder tem...
Herbal Wellness Routines On the Go For Travel and a Busy Schedule
Whether you are traveling, hosting guests, or taking a vacation or staycation, most of us experience some disruption to our daily routines during the holidays. It is quite normal for one’s wellness routines to become altered during these busy and festive times. However, in order to keep your balance and optimize your ability to enjoy…
Holiday Home Essential Oil Diffuser Blend Recipe
Whether we’re baking our favorite pies and cookies, decorating with fresh greenery, or making crafts and gifts using herbs and spices, we enjoy the special aromas that accompany these activities during the holidays. There truly is an enchanting, warming scent to the season. This Holiday Home Diffuser Blend recipe we are sharing below is another…
Herbal Support for Pregnancy Nausea
Pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting can affect up to 85% of pregnancies to varying degrees. Although a small amount of people do...
