Herbal balms are a must-have for anyone’s skincare arsenal. They can be used to protect + heal wounds, condition split ends, heal chapped lips, and soothe dry skin, depending on how they are applied. Luckily for DIY-lovers, it’s very easy … Continued
Stress is usually looked at as a negative thing, but a small amount of stress is actually good for us because it encourages resilience and emotional growth. Life isn’t always easy, and we can learn so much from handling difficult situations. Too much … Continued
Herbal medicine is undergoing a dramatic resurgence as the health consciousness movement grows, as both a viable alternative to Western medicine and in response to increasing drug prices in the United States. With the US listed as the most anxious … Continued
One of my favorite ways to learn more about herbalism is by exploring my own region. Identifying and learning to use plants this way makes me feel like I’m building an actual relationship with nature. Face-to-face interactions rather than online … Continued
I love blending essential oils to diffuse in my home based on whatever effect would be helpful that day… or just what sounds good at the time! Lately, for obvious reasons, I’ve been gravitating toward holiday scents – cinnamon, peppermint, … Continued
After years of informally studying herbs, I’ve started to take my education further over the past year. I’ve been learning to identify a ton of plants, as well as training with the Herbal Academy of New England. One thing that … Continued
I’ve been testing and perfecting this recipe for weeks and I’m thrilled to have arrived at a final product! Don’t be alarmed by the amount of time I invested, though, because this herbal roll on deodorant is actually quite simple to … Continued
Mouthwash is the bomb! It’s so refreshing – but since commercial mouthwashes can be irritating, I prefer to use an herbal mouthwash with no alcohol. I love using a green tea water extract / infusion as mouthwash. You can add … Continued
Joint pain is, unfortunately, a normal part of my life. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis, an autoimmune disease that causes the immune system (which is supposed to protect us from foreign substances like bacteria and viruses!) to mistakenly attack the joints. It most … Continued
There is some very interesting research going on around why colds and flu infections spike during the fall and winter. There are several theories about why that is – the two most popular are 1.) drier air allows the viruses … Continued
