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Simple sourdough, without the rules. I love when new trends come along that connect us to our roots, and sourdough is one of those. What I don’t love is that too many people believe the “gatekeepers” that say something is complicated or there is only …
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 hope you had a lovely holiday season with family and friends. If you’re like most of us, you probably ate a lot of rich and delicious food and maybe drank a little (or a lot) too much and you might need to replenish some …
Who isn’t looking for an energy boost these days? This can cause us to reach for things like coffee and sugar, which will inevitably cause a crash a couple of hours later. We then reach for it again, looping ourselves into an endless cycle 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 …
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 …
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 …