I had a restless night. Seemed to wake up every hour, with too much on my mind. It has been 3 months since my husband passed away and I think the grief and reality is sinking into my brain. I can’t do anything about the circumstances that are keeping me awake, but I can take some herbs to help me process it all and relax more. Here are a few that I am considering and they might help you too.
Allopathic medicine and Natural medicine look at the body in different ways. Allopathic medicine says that the body is broken and needs medical intervention to fix it. Natural medicine believes that the body has an amazing ability to heal itself; the body is working, let’s give it the nutrients and support it needs to function properly. These two views sometimes contrast drastically in the way they would treat an illness.
Super Tonic is one of my family's favorite remedies. I make it every fall and keep it in the refrigerator for the winter cold and flu season. We like to keep the pulp in the tincture and just take a spoonful whenever you feel a bit off. Chase the heat with a slice of apple. This also makes a great seasoning for chicken. I love to add it to my homemade hummus, yum!
In this class series you will learn how to be a family herbalist. You will know the basic actions of many herbs and how to prepare them and use them. This class is “hands on” and you will make all kinds of remedies to take home. A little afraid of making a tincture or salve? This class will give you the confidence you need to be a Family Herbalist, and you will earn a certificate too.
Are you busy planning your vacation? Many of us missed one last year, so we are excited to get going this year. What do you need to take with you to stay healthy and be prepared for travel emergencies? Are you ready for sunburn, constipation, sore muscles from travel, allergies, interrupted sleep cycles, headaches, bug bites, or wounds? Here are some of the things that I won’t leave home without.
I had a restless night. Seemed to wake up every hour, with too much on my mind. It has been 3 months since my husband passed away and I think the grief and reality is sinking into my brain. I can’t do anything about the circumstances that are keeping me awake, but I can take some herbs to help me process it all and relax more. Here are a few that I am considering and they might help you too.
