Essential oils are highly potent medicine that deserve to be used with respect & care. I’m an old school herbalist and I truly and deeply believe in the use of WHOLE unadulterated/unprocessed herbs when used as medicine (especially for internal use)- the way mother nature created them. AND in the same breath, I admit that […]
How Do I Get Off Of Chocolate?
Dear I Want to Quit Chocolate, My first question for you is why? I’m a big believer in enjoying life to the fullest including indulging in a sweet treat every now and again. I find that trying to go cold turkey forevermore with health or diet fads or completely depriving yourself of things that you […]
Mini Herb Profile | Valeriana officinalis | Valerian
Valerian! Well known, well loved or well hated! Did you know that abut 1-2% of the population gets hyperactive on Valerian? It’s true. Another fun fact is that some felines LOVE Valerian root just as much as Catnip. Except if you have a weirdo cat like I do who likes NOTHING. My favorite way to […]
Mini Herb Profile | Arctium lappa | Burdock
Oh, Burdock how I love thee. A much less bitter root than Dandelion, Burdock is another medicine that helps to support our liver. And who’s liver doesn’t need a little extra love? I’ll tell you, no one! 🙂 Not only does Burdock root (that’s the part I use the most…) help the liver, it also […]
Stress, Tension & Anxiety, OH MY!
A question I received this month: “I have adrenal fatigue and anxiety attacks and would like to avoid pharmaceuticals to manage them… what can I do to alternatively?” Such an awesome and important question, one that plagues many… Thank you for asking! Firstly, congratulations on not wanting to jump the gun and go straight to […]
Listening To Signs & Surrendering
If there’s one thing I’ve learned time and time again in the (almost!!) 36 years on this planet, it’s this: The Only Constant In Life, Is Change. Well, That And: Live For This Moment Because We Aren’t Promised A Tomorrow… Do What You Love & What Fills Your Spirit No Matter What… The Only Thing […]