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

8 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

10 months 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

1 year 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

3 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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