Kapha (pronounced ‘Kah-pah’ in Sanskrit) is the dosha (energy/body type) that contains the 2 elements water and earth. What to do get when you put earth and water together? Mud. This illustrates the energy of Kapha perfectly. It’s dense, wet, heavy and cool. Think of the little green sprouts slowly waking up beneath the earth’s […]
Musings
Stuff to think about…
Why Hawai’i & Snow Storms Are Good For The Soul
What does Hawaii & Snow Storms In NE have in common? Well, they’re both paradise ( depending on if you’re a lover of sun & waves or snowy slopes & trails for snow shoeing, skiing and snowboarding), they both ask you to slow down & they both grab your attention & force you to be […]
When Strong Emotions Hit… Follow These Steps
It Can Be A lot. You know, living. In the world. There is so much to process in our lives and in the world at large. It’s no easy thing and overwhelm can be a regular visitor in your life. It definitely is in mine. And guess what? It can be a helper and guide. […]
It’s All In the Gut Part III
Although we chuckle at digestive malfunctions like burping & farting, they are just that… Most of us have taken on the belief that these things just happen and it happens to everyone. While it is true that most people experience these symptoms on a regular basis, they are infact a sign of digestive imbalance and […]
It’s All In the Gut Part II
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 […]
It’s All In The Gut Part I
There is SO much science based information out there all about the importance of gut health. It’s enormous. And it makes perfect sense. Not only are we what we eat, but we are what we DIGEST. First thing is first. What’s your transit time? Meaning… how long does it take for food to go into […]
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 […]
Age Is Just A Number
So, I’ve been wanting to do a “challenge” of some sort for myself. There are lots of challenges out there- the ice water plunge ALS awareness challenge, the push up challenge for veteran suicide awareness… they’re all fantastic. I wanted to come up with a challenge that was to promote positivity and self empowerment in […]