So we talked about transit time in part I, now what? What’s your poop look like? What’s the consistency? Yup. You heard me. Let’s Start With Texture: ~Hard bunny pellets : Chances are you’re pretty darn dehydrated and you need more healthy fats in your diet. Ginger tea is your friend- big time! The Herbal […]
Eat Your Weeds
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Taking Care Of Our Lovely Pelvic Parts
There are so many things to discuss when talking about nourishing and supporting our “pelvic vessel” and all of the very important parts that reside in it! But just like any health issue at all…. we have to look at the basics… and start simply. For those of you who follow me, brace yourself for […]