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
The Power of Calm – Reishi Read More »
Come meet Albizia, an exceptional ally for grief and constrained emotions.
An herb for Grief -Albizia Read More »
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.
When a Heart needs Nourishing Read More »
Hey, how are you? Really, these are challenging times. So tough on the heart and mind. In an effort to help, I’m publishing one of my favorite lessons in the Exhausted Woman’s Revolution. I hope you’ll find it full of resources for these trying times. If you’d like to watch the lesson in it’s entirely,
Shen, The most important treasure Read More »
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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My doctor is suggesting an anti-depressant – but I am worried about side effects and have heard they aren’t much more effective than placebo. Is there herbs that can help? THIS is one of my favorite questions – because the answer is a resounding YES!! For thousands of years people have relied upon the mood
Rhodiola – herbal support for anxiety & depression Read More »
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
