#balancecircadianrhthym #restoreyou Maintaining your body’s internal balance is one of the keys to optimal health. This balance is a journey, achieved with a combination of regular, quality habits like eating a nutrious healthy diet, maintaining proper hydration levels,  moderate exercise, having a positive outlook, and getting regular sleep. This isn’t always easy to do given our hectic schedules and often erratic lifestyles, but when we are aware of the importance of balance, we can then be more mindful of why it is so important and how we can achieve this homeostasis.     ..read more

#superfoods #getyourdailyshade #eatyourrainbow  What are Superfoods? The term “superfoods” is referred to foods that very nutritious, containing antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and various phytonutrients. There really isn’t a “superfood” it was created for marketing purposes and to distinguish those foods that are more nutritious than others.  Eating a variety of these foods daily is an excellent source of balanced nutrition- not just one food or ingredient is a health miracle. Good health depends upon a balance of regular exercise, quality sleep, proper hydration, and co ..read more

#restoreyou #planningwiththemoonphases #newyearnewyou Restoration refers to the renewing and rejuvenation of our body utilizing quality nutrition,  balancing our inner clocks, and eliminating toxins that have built up for months or even years. The beginning of each year is a great time to start a rejuvenation program but anytime you feel sluggish, tired, irritable, sleep poorly, suffer from inflammation, and have dull skin or hair there is a good chance you are due to "restore you".     There are 4 main action items we can employ to feeding your body with quality foods, ma ..read more

#newyearnewyou It’s the New Year and many of us are wanting a “new you”. We usually do this by making resolutions or vows for changes in our habits, diet choices or harmful impulses that many times are not attainable. Change that becomes “good habits” takes time, practice, and perseverance. Success in making long lasting sustainable changes that lead to permanent life altering self-improvements revolves around the following seven actions. 1.      Identify your “Resolutions” or the changes you would like to make for yourself. Make a detailed list, then arrange the ..read more

#planningwiththemoon It seems that there really is something to scheduling your planting with the moon phases, science has proved it. The theory is based on the effects of the alternating gravitational pulls the Moon has on the ground, much like our ocean’s tides. During the New Moon moisture is highest on the soil surface and as the gravitational pull begins to increase leading to the Full Moon, the moisture distributes downward wicking deeper into the soil. Connection with the Earth and its Cycles – Gravitational Pull, Tides. Ebb & Flow Working with the Seasons & Mother Nature – Ho ..read more

Anxiety is a common condition that many people experience chronic sensations of fear, nervousness or panic. Normal, appropriate levels of fear or uneasiness are natural and needed to help keep us alert to danger, unlike Anxiety which can become a “habitual response” feeding itself. Over time, when symptoms become excessive or at high levels for long periods of time, this often leads to many health problems such as Diabetes, Chronic Fatigue, High Blood Pressure and Lowered Immunity (which can lead to other health problems). Anxiety is also linked to Sleep Disorders, Mood Swings and Forgetfulne ..read more

Herbal Flavors of Fall As autumn approaches our bodies begin to change with the cooling of the season. This is a time when we switch from consuming cool herbs & foods to release the heat of summer to using more warming herbs and spices. Herbs & Spices for Fall: Anise Star Pods, Cardamom, Cat’s Claw, Cinnamon, Clove, Ginger, Echinacea, Elderberry, Eleuthero, Marshmallow Star Anise-Star anise can be used whole or ground, and in both sweet and savory dishes. Use this fragrant spice whole to infuse flavor into tea, cocktails, soup broth, and even pasta sauce. Taste: Warm, sweet Cardamom ..read more

Our world is currently stirred up surrounding the threat of the Corona Virus. The is no “cure” or vaccine at this time but there are a lot of things we can do to prepare & prevent. As an Herbalist, I felt it was important to write this article for those who choose a natural approach to help build your immune system with certain foods and various herbal supplements. I have also provided some of my recipes for making your own antiseptic sprays, immune boosting dishes and herbal teas, tinctures & supplements. The first thing we want to do is not to panic, instead practice some common sens ..read more

Indigestion or Dyspepsia is a medical term used to described a variety of health issues relating to digestion. We all experience symptoms in a variety of ways- Belching, Bloating & Flatulence, Gastritis and Heartburn. Belching- or Burping is a regurgitation of swallowed air, our bodies way to normalize pressure I the stomach. Beneficial Herbs- Fennel Seed- chew on some or brew as a tea. Ginger- add fresh slices to water, ground herb in capsules or dried ginger tea. Peppermint- tea is the best way to get all the nutrients and digestive enzymes. Bloating & Flatulence- aka Gas can cause ..read more

Herbs for the Solar Plexus Chakra also benefit the diegestive system and the liver. Those that are Yellow, either by flower or producing a yellow color. This represents “bile” that aids in our digestion, especially dissolving fats. Many of these herbs are bitter- so tinctures may be a good way to take them; combine with better tasting herbs in teas or take in capsule or powder form in smoothies or other food-yogurt, etc. Herbs that Benefit the Solar Plexus Chakra: Barberry, Calendula, Cat’s Claw, Chamomile, Ginger, Lemon, Lemon Balm, Lemongrass, Lemon Verbena, Mints-whichever is your favorite ..read more