There is SO much science based information out there all about the importance of gut health. It’s enormous. And it makes perfect sense. Not only are we what we eat, but we are what we DIGEST. First thing is first. What’s your transit time? Meaning… how long does it take for food to go into […]
Author: Jupiter's Labyrinth
Herbal Root Coffee
Liver support, digestive support, metabolic support, energy support & endocrine support all wrapped up into one! Skip the coffee, go for these rooty herbs instead! 1 TbspPart Dandelion Root 1 Tbsp Part Burdock Root 1 Tbsp Part Yellow Dock Root 1 Tbsp Part Marshmallow Root Add the herbs to a 32oz mason jar and pour […]
Fire Cider Is the People’s Medicine~ Make Your OWN!
I love my herbal community. We are a bunch of loving, brilliant, fiery, passionate, opinionated, strong, compassionate, confident, stubborn, chatty, mother Earth loving, forces to be reckoned with. That being said, we’re still human, and we don’t always make the best decisions. And sometimes we let our egos get in the way, cause well, we’re […]
My Love Of Stinging Nettle, The Neti Pot & Cheese
It’s true. I love cheese. I’ve tried and tried to break up with it, but I just don’t think I have it in me. Or maybe I do have it in me, but just wouldn’t want to live life without it. Yes, I’m that dramatic when it comes to my love of food. Although I […]
Where Do I Get My Herbs?
Firstly, I grow them! Yaaay! It’s one of my favorite things to do… and luckily MANY of the medicinal herbs I use grow all on their own as “weeds” in my garden. The rest I plant! Strictly Medicinals is one of my favorite seed companies that will sell seeds as well as seedlings/root cuttings for […]
Age Is Just A Number
So, I’ve been wanting to do a “challenge” of some sort for myself. There are lots of challenges out there- the ice water plunge ALS awareness challenge, the push up challenge for veteran suicide awareness… they’re all fantastic. I wanted to come up with a challenge that was to promote positivity and self empowerment in […]
Start With One Thing.
Whether it’s acne, digestive woes, anxiety, joint pain, chronic headaches, menstrual difficulties…I always tell my clients to start with baby steps. The KISS philosophy. Keep It Simple Silly. So, wherever you are with your health, wherever your challenges may arise, ask yourself these 5 questions: Are you drinking enough water? Are you moving your body […]
Ginger-Citrus Water
It’s So simple! You’ll need:: Fresh Ginger Root Organic Lemon and or Lime Water Start boiling your water.(Drink your first 8oz. mug warm like tea and then you can just add to room temperature water if you prefer.) Chop/grate your ginger root. I use my small cuisinart blender to grind it all up then I […]
How I Ring In The New Year
What You”ll Need: ~pen, ~paper, ~ a candle, ~ a smudge stick or smudging herbs of some sort, ~a fire safe dish, ~access to the out doors, ~a toilet. Before the New Year Hits (before 12am) Sit quietly and light a candle and or some incense. Take a few deep breaths and ground yourself. Begin […]
Winter Tonic
Being in the dirt has always calmed me & brought me peace (well, I am a Taurus). And while I know getting elbow deep in garden beds isn’t everyone’s idea of a blissful afternoon there is definitely something about the Autumn season that brings us back into ourselves. It makes us turn inward, dig deep […]