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Herbal Medicine
Feeling Anxious? Here are Some Simple Solutions
Life can sometimes feel like it demands more of us every day. Between the nonstop buzz of our phones, endless to-do lists, and just the general busyness of everything, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and …
Is the Sun Bad for You?
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 …
How to Beat Fatigue
Do you feel like you are always tired? 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 …
Rosemary’s Heart
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. …
Don’t Wait Until You’re Sick
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 …
Cayenne it Up!
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. …
What is Herbalism?
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 …
A Mother’s Hug
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 …
A Herbal Walk
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 …