Results for Category: Live Well
Why We Need To Care About Animal Adoption and Rescue
It is important to remember that human beings share the planet with countless other inhabitants. As one part of a larger whole, we have a responsibility to respect and care for our fellow earth-dwellers, including plants and animals. When it comes to animals, people especially love their pets. There is so much we can do…
Safety Discussion: Elderberry and Immune Stimulation Concerns
There has been a great deal of discussion here and elsewhere on whether or not elderberry should be used during the current outbre...
5 Herbal Insomnia Options For Better Sleep
If you suffer from insomnia, there are effective, herbal insomnia options available that may help to promote peaceful slumber. Rea...
10 Herbal Crafts for Long Winter Days
There’s nothing better than a hot cup of tea and a winter herbal craft project to help brighten long, cold days in the Northern Hemisphere. These 10 herbal craft projects are inspired by plants, and a few of them even involve taking a walk to find materials in nature, which is therapeutic in and of…
5 Tips to Becoming a Zero Waste Herbalist
As herbalists, we love and respect the wisdom and wellness benefits of plants. Naturally, we care deeply for the earth and the ecosystems from which herbs come. Learning, practicing, and sharing herbal wisdom is something we do in our efforts to make our lives and the world better. Still, it is often unclear how our…
7 Herbs to Include in Your Morning Routine
Starting your day with a well-planned, thoughtful morning routine that incorporates herbs can help to set the tone for your day, a...
5 Tips to Help Ward Off and Manage a Viral Illness With Herbs
Post Updated 3/18/2020 When viral illnesses are running rampant, here are 5 tips to help you ward off and manage viral illness wit...
Ask An Herbalist: Herbal Tonics 101
Herbal tonics, while seemingly simple on the surface, are a more nuanced topic than just “herbs for what ails you!”. In this video, Herbal Academy educator and herbalist Heather Irvine, will be shedding some light on some common misconceptions surrounding herbal tonics. First, she’ll explain what an herbal tonic is and some safety factors to…
4 Common Types of Tea To Know And How to Enjoy Them
I can’t recall the exact moment when I first began to enjoy tea. However, I do know that even as a child I was drinking strong, unsweetened iced tea. I actually enjoyed (and still do!) the tannin-rich, astringent and slightly bitter taste of the ice-cold drink. However, it wasn’t until adulthood that I started delving…
6 Tips For Creating An Herbal Routine
Whether from the standpoint of client or practitioner, you may have experienced the phenomenon that knowing what to do is only hal...
