It’s the holiday season. That means indulgences, eating lots of different kinds of foods, drinks, staying out late, packed schedules and rush, rush, rush! So, where is the time for self care? Sometimes it’s nowhere to be found. And yet, this is the time of year where I feel I need MORE self care & […]
Asana
Here’s some yoga asana inspiration for you! xo
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Mini Herb Profile | Lemon Balm | Melissa officinalis
I LOVE LEMON BALM! And yes I’m screaming it!! Here is the laundry list of actions & wonders that Lemon Balm can and has been used for: ~Carminative (relieves gas) ~Nervine (soothes the nervous system) ~Antispasmodic (calms spasms) ~Antidepressant ~Diaphoretic (aids in sweating out fevers) ~Antimicrobial ~Hepatic (supports liver function) ~general stress & anxiety ~insomnia […]
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 […]
Foxglove
This is my herbal oracle. A work in progress. I’ve had this idea for many years and have slowly been doing the work to make it happen! Ahhh, but such a long process. And well, I’m kind of perfectionist sometimes… so. This is at least a phase I’ll share with you here along the way […]
Mini Herb Profile | Leonurus cardiaca ~ Motherwort
Motherwort or the Lionhearted herb. This plant… no surprise is for mothers of all kinds. The overworked, overstretched, type A personalities who go, go, go, who are hard on themselves, expect a lot from themselves and give so much of themselves and especially their hearts to others. This plant works on the nervous system to […]