Posts From Michael Vertolli, RH

Heavenly Horsetail: One of the First Herbs to Emerge in Spring

April 1, 2023

I enjoy every season, but as a student of nature and a herbalist I have to admit I love spring the most – observing the...

Back to School Immune Boosting for Kids

September 1, 2022

Now that the summer holidays are over, many parents are concerned about colds, influenza, and various other “germs” that their children will be exposed to...

Top 20 Immune Boosting Foods and Herbs for Colds and Influenza

August 31, 2022

One of the great things about living in Ontario is the opportunity to experience the yearly cycle of the seasons. Although every season has its...

Spring Cleansing for Weight Loss and Rejuvenation ~ with Bitter Foods and Herbs

March 29, 2021

(Updated April 1st, 2021) Now that spring is here, it’s great to be able to finally peel off all those layers and get out there...

Uterine Fibroids and PCOS: The Wholistic Approach

January 20, 2021

(Updated January 20, 2021) One of the unfortunate realities of life in the 21st century is the increase in occurrence of chronic diseases. The increasing...

Surviving and Thriving in a World Full of Viruses – 17 Best Strategies

March 31, 2020

The current COVID-19 pandemic has created a lot of fear, and must be taken seriously. Yet potential pandemics have always been a reality of life....

Optimize Your Immunity: The Power of Probiotics to Fortify Immune Strength

February 17, 2020

When clients ask me what they can do to avoid respiratory infections during the winter months, they are often surprised that the first thing I...

Staghorn Sumac: Herbal Remedy for Heart Disease, Diabetes, and Colitis

August 22, 2019

The berry season starts with wild strawberries in mid-June and ends with blackberries in late August. When I’m out wandering around in the woods and...

NATURE’S ANSWER TO ARTHRITIS: Herbs, Nutrients, Anti-Inflammatory Lifestyle

February 1, 2019

Chronic degenerative diseases are increasing at an alarming rate. They are also affecting Canadians at earlier ages than was typical in the past. Of particular...

Give Your Liver a Spring Boost with Herbs to Flush Fat and Toxins

March 20, 2018

During the fall and winter months when the days are shorter, we tend to stay indoors and be more sedentary. Our bodies begin to build...

Suffering From Summer Allergies? Elder Flower to the Rescue

June 1, 2017

June is one of my favourite months. In our part of the world, it is the month when everything is the most green and lush....

Goldenseal Clears Inflammation and Infection

September 1, 2016

Valuable Herb is a Threatened Species in the Wild Goldenseal is a plant that was once very common in the deciduous woodlands of eastern North America....

Herbal Essentials for Outdoor Living

June 1, 2016

NATURAL BUG REPELLENTS, SUNSCREENS, AND SUNBURN REMEDIES Now that the warm weather is here, most of us will be spending a lot more time outdoors...

Boost Your Immunity to the Coming Plagues

March 1, 2016

Herbs, Vitamins, Probiotics, and Lifestyle Strategies The spread of the Zika virus, which is capturing headlines around the world, has reignited fear of a potential...

A HERBALIST’S FAVOURITE HOME REMEDIES

April 29, 2015

Most people who use herbs and other natural remedies have certain favourites that they rely on when needed. However, one place often overlooked as a...

The Benefits of Bitters

April 29, 2015

It’s been a long cold winter in this part of the world – apparently the coldest on record for many parts of Ontario and Quebec!...

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