This morning my 5-year-old said his New Year’s resolution was to “make more gingerbread cookies.” I laughed because all of us have gotten used to having extra treats around during the holiday season. If chocolate is in my cupboard, I … Continue reading →
Before I learned about herbal medicine, I had this notion that you had to go way out in the woods or into some special, untouched place in Nature to find medicinal plants. While there are some plants like that, most … Continue reading →
If you keep up with the supplement/natural health industry, you might have noticed that a new superfood becomes all the rage every few years. Usually these are exotic fruits that contain lots of antioxidants, essential fats, and/or high levels of … Continue reading →
How would you like it if there was a green similar to spinach but easier to grow, even more nutritious, better tasting, and a longer harvest period? Let me introduce you to my good friend, Lamb’s Quarters (Chenopodium album).
Continue reading →If you have ever been to one of my herb classes, then you have probably heard me talk about Comfrey. Its Latin name is Symphytum officionalis. Whenever you see a plant’s species name as “officionalis,” you know it has a … Continue reading →
Fluoride is commonly added to water supplies in the United States in an attempt to prevent dental decay, however both the safety and efficacy of this practice are in question. Research has shown that fluoride’s protective effect against tooth decay … Continue reading →
Vitamin B12 has many uses in the body and especially affects the nervous system. It is known to cause mental retardation in developing children who are deficient in this vitamin. But does it affect the mental acuity of adults? A … Continue reading →
Learn how to make a wonderful soup to help your immune system fight off the flu this winter.
Continue reading →Bone broth is a delicious and extremely economical way to improve the health of the digestive tract. Bone broth helps soothe an inflamed digestive tract and helps to rebuild the intestinal lining. It is also an excellent source of gelatin, … Continue reading →
What is it? Plantar fasciosis (also called plantar fasciitis or heel spur) is caused by a degenerative process of the plantar fascial ligament. This important ligament helps hold the shape and structure of the foot. You can easily find it … Continue reading →
