Indulging is great once in awhile, but I began to feel the matcha becoming a crutch to my energy & clarity of mind… and then I remembered hey… there’s an herb for that! NETTLE.
Eat Your Weeds
5 Tips To Get Ahead Of It!- Cold & Flu Season
Yes, Yes, I know… we just barely said goodbye to August… but the change happens fast (especially if you live in New England). So, do yourself a favor and ACT NOW to strengthen your immune system with some simple tools & daily practices to keep yourself ahead of the season.
1. Drink water. 1/2 Your healthy body weight in ounces. Yes, I know. It seems so simple, and it is! But our bodies are about 60-70% water so it is SO VERY VITAL to our health and well being. Don’t believe me? Read more about the benefits of drinking water here. And the best thing about water? It’s practically free! Tip:Add lemon, lime or other fruit to make it yummy! Carbonated water creates gas & bloating in the body… keep it to still water if you can.
5 Medicinal Plants Anyone Can Grow
Growing medicinal herbs can sometimes be intimidating to the beginner gardener. But there are plenty of plants that will thrive and spread with minimal care & effort. However, firstly you want to make sure you don’t ALREADY have some magically medicinal plants in your yard & garden. If you want a private Wild Weed Consult to see what may be lurking on your property, you can do so here.
After you know what you’ve got, you can decide what other friends to invite to your space. Here are 5 of my favorites:
1. Lemon Balm:
7 Things To Create More Peace, Ease & Health In Your Autumn
1.Check In With Your Hydration & Not Just Water.
Are you drinking 1/2 your healthy body weight of pure filtered water in ounces each day? Are you loading up on your healthy fats like avocado, nuts, seeds, nut butters, oils (unrefined coconut, olive, etc), wild salmon, cod, sardines, spirulina & supplementing with Omega 3? Hydration of water & fats is sooooo important especially when we’re moving into Autumn or Vata Season. Our environment becomes cooler & drier as the season presses toward Winter, and so do we. Staying lubricated is a must for getting ahead of cold and flu season with a strong immune system.
Sleep. It Does A Body Good.
As much as you might hate to hear it, you need to sleep. We all, as human beings need to sleep. Without it, we’ll literally perish.
Since I’ve heard many of my friends, family & clients mentioning their sleep woes lately, I thought I’d share some of my favorite “good sleep” tips here.
Self-Care Kitchari Week
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 & MORE of a “reboot” mind, body and spirit.
So, before the holidays really take off…I’m doing a week devoted to self-care. Would you like to join me?
This is what MY WEEK is going to look like, but you can do any variation or combination that suits YOUR schedule and needs. You can even start next week if you like. You’re the boss.
Lavender-Nettle-Turmeric-Chai Latte
Ohhhhhh, this is a good one. Keep in mind I’m a kitchen witch. So these measurements are a starting point. Feel free to tweak as you desire. What You Need: A Large Sauce Pan & a small one A fine strainer 3 Quarts of Water 2 tsp ground Tumeric 2 tsp ground Cinnamon 1/2 tsp […]
Friends Don’t Let Friends Get Sick…. Immune Support Tips!
Did you know that most colds & flus are contagious for up to 5-7 days for adults and even longer for children? So, a heads up when you’re already sick & you’re having a moment of wanting to “push through”, “be a trooper” and “suck it up”, by not calling into work… don’t. If you’re sick, […]
Nettle Chai
I’m a kitchen witch & often don’t like to measure. And I find that many good chai recipes are made “to taste” and to personal preference… but here’s a good starting point! Nettle Chai: per 32 oz of water 5 TBSp Dried Nettle Leaf 1 Tbsp Cinnamon Chips 1-2 inches of chopped fresh ginger 1/8 […]
Is Caffeine Your Crutch?
Don’t get me wrong! I love my chai tea! I love my sugar! Both are stimulants & affect the adrenals and if long term use persists they can drastically weaken our adrenals. That’s why my motto- as challenging as it may be has always been “everything in moderation-even moderation”. My husband is a wise man […]