Herbs

Did you know that herbal medicine, aka botanical medicine is older than recorded history? And, recorded history is roughly 5000 years old. It makes one think about the relationship between …

Sunflowers are my favorite flowers, I have always loved them but a trip to Tuscany 10 years ago really sealed that love. I had never seen fields of sunflowers like …

An herbalist that I was introduced to through my Institute for Integrative Nutrition health coach certification is Andrea Beaman. She is an amazing presenter who became an herbalist and health …

Last year (2019) I had a horrible upper respiratory/sinus infection. I ended up losing some hearing, got pink eye and it took its toll on my energy levels. I vowed …

With the disruption and changes in our “normal” climate along with the faster pace of super bugs and foreign virus’, now is the time to become acquainted with ways to …

Have you ever wondered about those pretty blue flowers (or pink, white) on that long stem along the side of the road – could this really be a “weed?” In …

The anise flavor is the first taste that I recognize when using tarragon. This subtle taste appears to be well suited for recipes with chicken, fish and vegetables as well …

Cinnamon is one of the oldest spices known. Ceylon – Sri Lanka and southern India are listed as its place of origin. As early as 2000 BC, it became imported …

When thinking of spices, one automatically envisions a “spice rack” or “spice shelve” as they impact the taste of food or beverages. On the other hand, herbs are often associated …

Long before the introduction of western medicine, the early civilizations used herbs for both food and medicine. In fact, western medicine has borrowed from these early practices to create some …