Herbs

Restoring Hormonal Harmony with Fertility-Friendly Herbs and Lifestyles

February 1, 2009

It always shocks me how many people hate winter. As a Canadian, to hate winter is to condemn ourselves to feeling miserable a good portion...

Heal Your Thyroid Naturally

December 1, 2007

Canadians, like members of most Western societies, are living longer and there are those who would like us to believe that this is largely the...

Spotlight on Yellow Dock: Soothing, Anti-Inflammatory, and Cleansing

November 1, 2007

Now that the fall colours have passed their peak and most of the leaves have fallen, things are going to look a little barren until...

Lemon Balm: Revered by Herbalists from Ancient Monasteries to Modern Kitchens

July 1, 2007

Relax and take cheer; Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is Herb of the Year for 2007. This refreshingly humble member of the Mint family, often considered...

Red Raspberry: Herbal Ally Strengthens and Tones the Heart, Respiratory Tract and Reproductive System

June 1, 2007

June is an amazing month in Ontario. It tends to be the time of year when everything is incredibly lush and at its greenest. Life...

Summer First Aid: Herbal Essentials for Outdoor Living

May 1, 2007

Now that the warm weather is here most of us will be spending more time outdoors, playing, working or just hanging around. All of this...