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 …
Is the Sun Bad for You?
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How to Beat Fatigue
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 …
Know Your Worth
Originally published on Medium on May 16, 2024 Just as I have no responsibility for other people’s reactions to things, I have no responsibility for how they feel about me. This may seem obvious to most of you, but some of you will understand 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. I always have rosemary in my apothecary. This plant’s medicine …
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 sickness and disease? Your mind roams over all the possible …
Natural Healing with Cayenne: Practical Uses and Herbal Wisdom
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 …
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 how to calm my mind and be more present. So, …
What is Herbalism and How Does it Work?
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 …
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 she met. If someone needed something from her, she gave …
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 out the way I heard them. This is normal, obviously, …