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. …
Cayenne it Up!
Being Still
It has been difficult for me to be still. I am laid back and primarily easy-going, but being still used to be difficult. Several years ago, I began meditating in earnest. I wanted to learn …
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 …
What’s in Your Basket?
There once was a girl who had more kindness in her soul than ten people. She loved giving things away. It was like she carried a basket of apples, and she gave one to everyone …
Walking on Broken Glass
When I was younger I used to struggle and get frustrated when I would write. I could hear the perfect words in my head and knew what I wanted to say, but they wouldn’t come …
Kittens, Kittens, and More Kittens …
An excerpt from my travel memoir, You, Me, and Kiki – as yet unfinished. Anyone who has been to Greece knows about the cats. There are cats everywhere. Everywhere. Some are ragged and starving, but …
No Gas in the Tank
There are days when I wake up raring to go, filled with plans and ready to put them into action. And then there are days, like today when I feel like I’m out of gas. …
Perception is Not Reality
Originally published on Medium on January 29, 2024 The mark of a mature, open-minded, thinking adult is the understanding that perception is not necessarily reality. You can step back from a situation and understand that …
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 …
