Chickweed: But A Useful One
You've probably seen Chickweed (Stellaria media) growing in your yard, a low-lying groundcover with small, white, star-shaped flowers. It's often considered a weed, but it...
30 Day Challenge: Embrace La Dolce Vita After Dinner!
As the summer transitions into autumn, September offers a perfect opportunity to establish new, health-boosting habits. This month, we're inviting you to slow down, connect,...
Mediterranean Diet Manages Diabetes & Dementia?
We all know that what we eat plays a big role in how we feel. But did you know that adjusting your diet could have...
Chamomile – the GOAT
Few botanicals are as universally loved by herbalists as chamomile. Whether it's German (Matricaria recutita) or English (Chamaemelum nobile), this flower is way past just...
Client Files: When You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling
The other day, I had a call from a lovely woman who was looking for a couple of specific tinctures: damiana and slippery elm. Now,...
Carolina Geranium – Helpful, But Bitter AF
Carolina Geranium, sometimes called wild cranesbill, was a go-to for herbalists and indigenous peoples. Its powerful astringent properties were well-known, making it a staple for...
The Most Unlikely Painkiller Is a Parasite
There is a parasitic worm, Schistosoma mansoni, that might just hold the key to a whole new approach to pain relief. According to a new...
Camping Food Doesn’t Have to Be Trash
I just got back from a week-long camping spirituality festival, and while it was a fantastic time filled with late nights, deep conversations, and laughter...
California Poppy (not, you know, THAT poppy)
The California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) shares some similarities and differences from its infamous cousin from ancient Mesopotamia and modern day Afghanistan. (if I say the O...
Is Your Health App Reporting Your Private Data to the Government?
Short answer: Yes, very soon.Starting early next year, our personal medical records and the information from our health apps will be shared between the government...