Herbs

Ease Your Mind and Uplift Your Spirit with Lemon Balm

(Originally published in 2017; Updated in 2025) Relax and take cheer; Lemon Balm is here. This refreshingly humble member of… Read More

2 weeks ago

The Healing Benefits of Neem in Ayurveda

Ayurveda is a holistic system indigenous to India and practised worldwide. The word Ayurveda is a Sanskrit term meaning "science… Read More

3 months ago

Simmered Fall Suppers: Hearty One-Pot Meals That Stick to Your Ribs

Autumn rhythms bring us back into order, back into shoes, and back into the kitchen. Now is the time for… Read More

11 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

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

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

Back to School Immune Boosting for Kids

Now that the summer holidays are over, many parents are concerned about colds, influenza, and various other “germs” that their… Read More

3 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

5 years ago

Immune Boosting Herbs for Protection from Pandemics

By the time you read this, the issue of the coronavirus will have either died out, or it will have… Read More

5 years ago

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

Chronic degenerative diseases are increasing at an alarming rate. They are also affecting Canadians at earlier ages than was typical… Read More

6 years ago

Suffering From Summer Allergies? Elder Flower to the Rescue

June is one of my favourite months. In our part of the world, it is the month when everything is… Read More

8 years ago

Stoke Your Digestive Fire to Boost Your Energy and Clear Inflammation

As the raw food movement gains enthusiasts worldwide, you will often hear them say that raw food is best for… Read More

8 years ago

Goldenseal Clears Inflammation and Infection

Valuable Herb is a Threatened Species in the Wild Goldenseal is a plant that was once very common in the deciduous… Read More

9 years ago

The Clinical Impact of Vitamin C

My Personal Experiences as a Physician My ongoing relationship with vitamin C now spans a full 20 years, when I… Read More

10 years ago

HEALING WITH SPROUTS

Get a Jumpstart on Spring with the Medicinal Power of Baby Plants When you eat sprouts, you are consuming the… Read More

10 years ago

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