I love this bright, cheery little flower – coming to full bloom at the height of the summer when days are the longest. It’s almost as if it blooms just in time to capture the power of long sunlit days and store it in its leaves and flowers for us to use in times of […]
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No matter where I’ve been in the world I can look up in the night sky and find a few familiar spots of light. Sometimes they were in different parts of the sky than I was used to, maybe they came up earlier or later- but the stars are always there: offering illumination, familiarity and direction.
Herbal Medicine is also guided by simple unchanging truths.
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Reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum or Lingzhi) is the most widely used and studied herb in the world. Treasured for its immune boosting and calming effects. Because of its many benefits, recorded over thousands of years of traditional use and now being substantiated in modern research, it’s an herb that deserves praise. There are current studies
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This herb is especially helpful for little one’s (and adults!) who struggle with nightmares or night terrors and is commonly given in a well known formula called Suan Zao Ren Tang or zizyphus formula.
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Saffron has proven benefits for depression, PMS, Alzheimer’s disease. our society is just beginning to have more meaningful conversations around removing the stigma around mental health. Its also important to start talking about the many many resources available to help. Since you’re here – It’s pretty likely you are interested in many of the natural
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endometriosis affects about 10% of women of reproductive age – which is humbling to think about, considering that 1 out of every 10 women you know could be suffering with this painful condition. It’s also widely misunderstood and misdiagnosed – on average it takes over 9 years for women to get diagnosed correctly. many of
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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome – was once considered a gynecological condition. We now know that it’s an endocrine disorder that has an underlying metabolic condition usually associated with insulin resistance that leads to hyperinsulinemia. That means that insulin builds up in the body. This in turn leads to increased production of ovarian androgen and decreased sex
Let’s talk about fiber and how much you’re eating in the average day. The current guidelines tell us we should be eating roughly 30g of fiber every day but most of us are nowhere near this.. With supermarket shelves packed with processed foods, and an increased reliance on take -out and fast foods, many people
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The Leafy Green Challenge is here! Struggling to get out of bed? Feeling tired and sluggish lately? Adding more greens to your diet can be just what you need to add a bit more pep to your day! One green that is great for energy levels is SPINACH (popeye anyone?) If you’ve been struggling with low
