Ginger-Rosemary Tincture for health
Sometimes the simplest recipes are the most powerful, and it was just about a year ago I made my first tincture in my herbalist certification, with two simple kitchen herbs, fresh ginger and dried rosemary from my friend’s farm. This recipe was in one of our three course books, The Gift of Healing Herbs, by […]
Thermography vs Mammograms
I’m not a fan of the mammogram, but who is? The smashing, the cold, the waiting in sterile rooms, the recalls, the phone game,…. So when a friend of mine told me about thermography, and how it can be an alternative method of detection that has up to 7 years more warning time with no […]
Resetting your gut health naturally after a round of antibiotics
We all know that antibiotics are necessary in extreme cases of infection, but in the last twenty years, doctors have become more liberal with dosing, and even giving multiple doses in many cases. I won’t dispute their necessity, but I will suggest that you ask “is this necessary,” every time they’re offered to you. And […]
The Power of One-Pointed Focus: A Path to Peace, Patience, and Presence
In our fast-paced world, where multitasking is glorified and distractions are everywhere, the simple act of focusing on just one thing at a time has become a radical practice. Yet this return to “one-pointed focus” is one of the most powerful tools we have to cultivate mindfulness, patience, and a deep sense of inner peace. […]
Broken Toe – Natural Remedies
About two weeks ago I broke my right big toe. I don’t even know how it happened – but after loading an oven/range into our neighbors’ house and then loading firewood into mine, my toe started to hurt. I took my boot off and it was throbbing and swollen. I iced it for 30, and […]
Herbal remedies for Kidney Stones
idney stones are no joke; they’re painful, sometimes nauseating, and rarely dangerous. These hard mineral deposits form in the urinary tract and can be excruciating to pass. It’s better to prevent them than to try and break them up or pass them, so if you know you have the genetic predisposition, or have had them […]
Natural Remedies for Poison Ivy, and lessons learned
Getting back to this blog, after a couple years off… because I didn’t have the bandwidth while we were building our house, but between living off grid, and a long year of herbalism training, I have some good MacGuyver tips and home remedy lessons to share! The first of which is what I’ve learned from […]
Top 5 Surgery Herbal Resources and more
Over the past year I’ve upleveled my herbalist knowledge – for 30 years I’ve been a dabbling amateur when it comes to natural health; finding solutions for myself and making a few things here and there like my “Green Cream” comfrey salve and facial toner that I share and sell. I’ve grown my own herbs and foraged herbs. I’ve […]