I love Ayurveda. It’s what propelled me into the world of health & healing, and well, it just makes perfect sense. In a very brief nutshell, according to Ayurveda, there are 3 major energies/qualities that are present in all of life: Vata, pitta & kapha. Every person, plant, animal, season, time of day, color, food, […]
Make It!
You can do it yourself yo’.
DIY Fear Blaster
Back in the day when I used to make an herbal product line I sold to the public, I made an aromatic spray called: Night Watch. I formulated this aromatic- flower essence spray specifically for children who were frightened- of the boogie man, of things seen and unseen, for any fear that they had warranted […]
If Your Heart’s Needing Some Love…
My favorite quote to come back to in times of struggle is “The Only Constant In Life Is Change.” It’s helpful for to me in trying times as it reminds me that nothing is permanent and “This too shall pass”, whatever the situation may be. Sometimes… or I think almost always, the darker the storm that faces […]
Herbal Tub Love
This is one of my most favorite tub soaks! Perfect for a solo experience or shared one with a lover. So physically, emotionally & energetically relaxing and rejuvenating! Just what your heart & spirit ordered! What You’ll Need Large Muslin Bag 2 Tbsp Rose petals 2 Tbsp Skullcap 2 Tbsp ground Seaweed 1 Tbsp Sea […]
Droopy Granola Recipe
I got this recipe from a friend I used to work with long ago at the Cafe On The Banke by the Stawberry Bank Museum in Portsmouth. Phil was one heck of a cook- Oh and I also used to call him Droopy Dog- you know the elevator dog from the Loony Tunes? The one […]
Herbal Allies For Pests On Your Pets
I’m no stranger to fleas. You see one and your know there are hundreds more… lurking….waiting. Bah. There is plenty of research listing the risks and dangers of chemical based pest products for our pests like Frontline & Advantage. And while “natural” alternatives like essential oils are not synthetic chemicals & are from plant based […]
DIY Rosewater
Rosewater, flower water, hydrosol… you’ve probably heard these words used before especially for making your own body care products or even cooking exotic dinner recipes in the kitchen. First of all… what is Rose water? Although a lot of folks will tell you rose water is just rose tea and that you can simply make […]
Natural Skin Care~ Oil Is The Answer, Not The Enemy
We’ve been brought up in a culture that has taught us that oils are bad and that they clog pores and cause acne. Well, that’s a big fat lie. Pure unadulterated oils are actually very healing and beneficial for our skins overall health, elasticity and strength! Before the discovery of foaming soaps, Greeks would use […]
How To Make Tea
Teas are simple hot water infusions that are a good choice for chronic conditions and everyday support and nourishment blends. With any tea you receive a gentle infusion of the herbs as well as the hydration of water as you drink throughout the day. A simple dose of tea is typically 1 healthy teaspoon of […]
Allies For Clarity & Focus
Ah, yes. This question comes up a lot and with good reason! We’re an overworked world filled with type A’s who just don’t know how to stop:) I can relate. So other than caffeinated herbals, who can help us on a more holistic front for energy and focus? {I could go on for days and […]