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A woman named Talia went to her doctor for a urinary tract infection, something most women have dealt with at least once. Her doctor prescribed a common antibiotic, assured her it was safe, and sent her home with a standard course of pills. Three doses …
This post originally appeared as a guest blog on The Aging Games. Every winter the same pattern plays out. A cold sweeps through the house, the cough digs in and refuses to leave, and the medicine cabinet offers you the same old options: suppressants and …
I live in a country where it’s difficult to avoid the sun. We’ve been told for at least several generations now that the sun is bad for us and that we should avoid it or use sunscreen to protect our skin. How is it that …
Do you feel like you are constantly battling fatigue? If so, you’re not alone. This is one of the main complaints I hear when I set up a consultation with someone. They want to know how to increase their energy. I remember always being tired …
One of the best plants to begin your medicine garden with is rosemary. It has many uses in medicine and cooking, smells lovely, attracts bees, and is easy to grow, depending on where you live. I always have rosemary in my apothecary. This plant’s medicine …
Everything is normal until one day, it isn’t. You wake up feeling strange, maybe dizzy or nauseous. You might have pain somewhere you never have before. Fear comes over you because who isn’t afraid of sickness and disease? Your mind roams over all the possible …
Do you use cayenne pepper in your cooking? Did you know it’s one of nature’s most powerful medicines? It’s also one of my favorites. My husband and I consume cayenne, if not daily, then weekly. It depends on the time of year; of course, we …
What is herbalism, and why did I spend years learning about it? If you’ve read my story on the About page, you’ll know that I had a health crisis that I solved with only natural foods and plants, which my doctors didn’t believe I could …
Whenever I or a patient are in need of healing from a cold or flu, this is my go to. I will often give other remedies, such as oregano oil, to combat the virus, but for general healing and comfort, nothing beats this. I call …
There is nothing better in my mind than going for a walk along the sea in the morning. Even better is to do this while collecting herbs. The sea sparkled before me, and the sun warmed my head while herbs beckoned me closer. It is …