Herbal Medicine & Recipes

A Herbalist’s Favourite Home Remedies for 6 Common Health Problems

Most people who use herbs and other natural remedies have certain favourites that they rely on when needed. However, one… Read More

10 months ago

Spring Cleansing with Herbs – Bitter Tonics Herald Ancient Rite of Spring

Cleansing tonics are an ancient rite of spring that reflects the season’s central theme of self-renewal. By definition, a tonic… Read More

1 year ago

Green Medicine for Menopause ~ Herbs to the Rescue

Whew, the summer heat is on and nobody feels it more than a menopausal woman. Trust me on that. When… Read More

2 years ago

10 Best Spring Detox Remedies – Herbs, Foods, and Strategies

The arrival of spring always brings the urge to detoxify the body as an annual ritual and fresh start. Many… Read More

2 years ago

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

I enjoy every season, but as a student of nature and a herbalist I have to admit I love spring… Read More

2 years ago

Herbs for Detox – Spring Cleansing with Plant Medicines Can Revitalize Energy

Feeling lethargic lately? Tired when you get up and exhausted by the time you get home at night? Or are… Read More

2 years ago

The Joy of Ginger: Pungent Spice Brings Hot Medicine to Western Kitchens

When I was a kid my favorite cookies were grandma's homemade gingersnaps which grandpa and I couldn't resist dunking in… Read More

2 years ago

Sprouts: The Miracle Food You Can Grow Year-Round At Home

In the cold winter months there is a great way to access fresh, organic greens grown right in your own… Read More

2 years ago

Chinese Herbs for Mouth and Lip Sores – Cankers, Cold Sores and more

Sores and skin rashes of all types cause us considerable discomfort, but none as much as those that affect the… Read More

3 years ago

Lavender Essential Oil ~ For Relief from Depression, Pain, and Burns

Soon after I moved to British Columbia, Canada, I went for a leisurely drive to a town about an hour… Read More

3 years ago

Change of Season Soup: Hearty Lung-Cleansing Food as Medicine

(Updated October 30, 2021) Our public health care system, which is largely influenced by its profit-driven suppliers, is based on… Read More

3 years ago

Herb of the Year: Parsley – A Nutrient Powerhouse

It may come as a surprise to learn that the ubiquitous herb we call parsley was the favorite pasture cover… Read More

4 years ago

Elecampane: A Powerful Herb for Lung Health and Cancer Prevention

Having harvested herbs in the wild for many years now, I think one of the most valuable herbs I’ve ever… Read More

4 years ago

Restore Free Breathing Naturally for Better Respiratory Health

In our modern 21st century lifestyle we have the misfortune to be exposed to many toxins on a daily basis… Read More

4 years ago

Humble Horseradish: Pungent Root Medicine

As a traditional herbalist and food writer, I have long been interested in the healing power of food and the… Read More

4 years ago

Fragrant Spices Bring Heat and Medicine to Winter Dining

(Updated November 23, 2020: Endorsed by the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition) The culinary and medicinal powers of spices have… Read More

4 years ago

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