Over the years I have been asked by many people what it takes to become an herbalist and how to know when you are ready. For me it was an organic next…
This holistic space alludes to an expansive definition of these two words— what is the meaning of true wellness? How healthy are our communities? Find offerings such as anti-racism resources and interviews with womxn founders of herbal companies, whose offerings stock our shelves.
Coffee seems to be a hot topic among wellness professionals, including herbalists. Many of us are asked, is coffee a healthful daily tonic or is it a pesky beverage causing wide-spread adrenal…
With an increasing number of women turning to natural and complementary medicines during pregnancy there is a great opportunity for further education surrounding the use of herbal medicines in the US. The…
A restless night of tossing and turning is enough to wear you down for the entire next day. This article from Herbal Academy of New England suggests 7 herbal remedies to help!…
Today, the sun moves into the summery sign of Leo and the planet Venus ruling beauty and skin, turns retrograde and joins the sun. Both of these signatures point toward a tendency…
We tell our stories to many people and in many contexts. We tell our stories to remember who we are, where we have been, and to assert where we are headed. As…
Treating common ailments with homemade herbal remedies can be both empowering and cost-effective. Herbalist author Stephen Harrod Buhner has been medically treating himself with herbal remedies for 30 years, and finds the…
With digestion at the foundation of health, it’s no surprise that ailments from anxiety to allergies are rooted in the gut. And as modern eating habits continue to deteriorate, so-called “leaky gut…
Every spring I teach a class on healing plants at the local herb nursery here in Connecticut. We have a grand time touching, tasting, smelling and celebrating the hundreds of beautiful medicinal…
Ancient myths from around the world are ripe with stories of famous goddesses using herbs for magic, love, and for healing. Here are three sacred herbs you can use to connect to…
Adriana Ayales is a rainforest herbalist from Costa Rica. She founded Anima Mundi Herbals as a way to bring justice to the rainforest lands, as well as reviving the hidden wisdom of…
Sickness can strike at any time — here are seven easy-to-prepare herbal remedies to have on hand for when you need it. via Numen Film: The very best way to learn about…
Herbal hydrosols, aka flower water, are plant-infused essential oils that refresh the body and spirit — and there’s no need to run to the store to get them. Herbalist and educator Dana…
John Lennon’s song “Imagine” produces this structure in a water molecule. Dr. Masaru Emoto, the renowned Japanese philosopher and scientist, spent a lifetime studying the molecular structure of water from sources around…
Health and wellness are words we often throw around lightly in our fast pass, modern lives. But the fact is, the overall wellbeing of our communities are suffering and now is the time to act. It’s time to dive into practices that truly support our health goals and can set us on a path of sustained wellbeing in our daily lives – both externally and internally.
A fundamental point for understanding and applying concepts of holistic living is knowing the various areas of impact in our daily routines. These areas may include physical wellbeing, intellectual wellbeing, spiritual well being, emotional wellbeing, environmental wellbeing and social wellbeing. Each aspect can be explored deeper in the articles contained with in this blog allowing us to unlock a more easeful and gentle path on this never ending journey.
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