Articles By Cara Schulz

Cara Schulz
Cara Schulz, a cancer survivor and green tea lover, has opened The Flower Pot, a holistic wellness shop in Burnsville that offers products ranging from medicinal teas and wellness tonics and herbal tinctures.
Behind the Scenes: what herbs I use for a SLEEP Tea and why
When I put together my SLEEP tea, I wanted a blend that really delivered on helping you relax, get a good night's rest, and wake...
When Google Labels your Chamomile meth: The Alarming Trend Silencing Natural Wellness
As an herbalist, I've seen firsthand the incredible power of plants. I've also seen the growing challenges we face in getting reliable herbal information and...
Looking for Your Easiest Morning Health Boost?
Beyond its delightful flavor, lilac has a history in traditional herbalism. As someone who's spent many years working with herbs, I always find it interesting...
Lovin’ on Your Digits: A No-Nonsense Guide to Natural Nail Care
Our hands knead dough, type out emails, tend our gardens, comfort loved ones – they're always doing. And what about our nails? We slap on...
DIY Lilac Simple Syrup: Capturing Spring in a Bottle
Spring is in full swing, and if you're lucky enough to have lilac bushes nearby, you know there's nothing quite like their intoxicating fragrance. It's...
DIY Syrup for Healthy Blood Pressure & Cholesterol Levels
Today, I'm excited to share a herbal syrup recipe I developed, inspired by a family member's journey towards better heart health. They had a double...
Blissful Sleep: Understanding Sleep Cycles, Sleep Protocols, and Natural Remedies
Do you ever toss and turn all night, only to greet the sunrise feeling like you haven't slept a wink? You're not alone. Millions struggle...
Kiss Coughs Goodbye: 3 Powerful Herbal Remedies You Can Try at Home
Cold and flu season (and its unwelcome entourage like RSV, strep, and pneumonia) just won't seem to go away this year. Before you reach for...
Love Potion or Bust? Exploring Nature’s Aphrodisiacs
Roses are red, violets are blue, the internet's full of "love potions" for you. But before you raid the spice cabinet for questionable concoctions, let's...
Will you take the Ozempic and Wegovy style Weight Loss Pills?
In the quest for effective weight loss solutions, pharmaceutical companies have developed drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, which have shown some stunning results in aiding...