In pursuit of wellness…
This post is about three weeks late, but it's still relevant and it relates to some upcoming posts, so I didn't want to let it waste away in my drafts folder. My blog has become focused mostly on herbalism in recent months, because that is where my current passion lies, and I am immersed in... Continue Reading →
Hello again! I know I've been away from the blog for a while, but rest assured that I have been keeping busy - learning, doing, and spending quality time in nature! It's such a wonderful time of year, and I am like a kid in a candy store, stopping for every plant, wanting to see... Continue Reading →
I finally started sowing my seeds! So many seeds, so little space! I ordered the Lifeline Medicinal Herb Garden through Mountain Rose Herbs and didn't realize until it arrived that I might've gone a little overboard. There are 18 different kinds of seeds in the kit, plus all of the other things we already planned... Continue Reading →
Happy Spring! Although winter seems to be hanging on with everything it has, warmer days are really just around the corner. I have to keep reminding myself that all these gloomy days will bring those beautiful May flowers. In just a few short weeks, all of nature will spring to life. It's happening, it just... Continue Reading →
It was only a matter of time before I came across medicinal mushrooms and fungi on my herbal journey. I've always loved eating mushrooms and learning to forage for them has been on my bucket list for some time, but I've never really studied their medicinal uses. Of course, as I learn more, I... Continue Reading →
One of the best things about learning herbalism is experimenting with various recipes and ingredients. I'm always blending, brewing, or infusing something, and it's fun being the mad scientist. Of course, not every experiment turns out as planned, but I seem to have a decent success rate. There isn't really any other way to develop... Continue Reading →
It's almost like I've been living under a rock or something, as I've only recently discovered the “golden” craze. For the uninitiated like myself, it is a beverage made using a base of fresh or dried turmeric. The practice originated in India and the traditional preparation calls for turmeric to be combined with water and... Continue Reading →
Just yesterday, I made my first ever batch of a traditional remedy known as Fire Cider. Fire Cider is raw apple cider vinegar infused with garlic, ginger, horseradish, onion, and cayenne peppers over several weeks. You can also add almost any other herbs to the mixture, to tailor it to your own needs and preferences. ... Continue Reading →
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is probably one of the most widely known "natural cures" on the market today. I started drinking it to help with upset stomachs, and continued because of the reputed health benefits. Several friends use it to treat heartburn and swear by it, and these are not the types of people who... Continue Reading →
Our world is a mess. Watching the news this morning, I found myself frustrated and worried and thought it best to turn it off. It's crazy. There is so much anger and hate, us against them...it's tough to avoid getting caught up in all of the negativity. People are so stressed, tempers flaring everywhere you... Continue Reading →
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