6 Herbs to Alleviate Aches and Pains
I love the winter season. It brings up images of children playing in snow, the fresh aroma of evergreens, and warm family gatherings. But for me, winter has a downside. I begin having more minor aches and pains especially after exercise. There are a number of herbs that work quite well to bring relief. Here […]
20 Herbal Medicine Terms You Should Know
20 Herbal Medicine Terms You Should Know Tomorrow is HerbDay, and we’re celebrating all things herbs with our friends at the American Herbalist Guild, the American Botanical Council, United Plant Savers, and all the other wonderful herbal organizations here in the States. We’d love for you to join in the festivities! HerbDay is dedicated to […]
6 Reasons to Take an Online Holistic Health Course
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on April 8, 2014, and was updated in May 2016. You’re a wellness warrior. You keep active. Maybe you love whipping up organic, fresh-from-the-garden holistic meals for your family. Perhaps you’d love to take your garden know-how one step further and become an herbalist some day soon. Whatever […]
5 Herbal Teas Everyone Should Drink
You probably know I love to make fresh juices and smoothies, but somehow Portland in January seems to call for a good cup of tea! So it’s only fitting that January is National Hot Tea Month! I am always ready to brew up a delicious cup of herbal tea, but how cool is it that […]
Top 9 Reasons to Study Abroad in Indonesia
We’re very excited to announce that our Aromatic Indonesia 2014 Study Abroad tour will be casting off on May 12th until the 25th. Interested in joining us on our herbal excursions? I’ve compiled the top 9 reasons why you shouldn’t miss out on the incredible opportunity to study abroad with us in Indonesia:
Top 6 Tips to Survive Black Friday for the Holistic Holiday Shopper
Happy Thanksgiving!!!! Tomorrow is Black Friday, and that means folks all over the U.S. will be lining up outside the doors of shopping centers, malls, and department stores for the Black Friday sales rush. Part of me wants to stay home, drink a cup of herbal tea, and wait for the ravaging hordes to dissipate… […]
5 Tasty Herbs for Seasonal Cooking: Flavor Fill Your Fall!
I love veggies and herbs! They’re the best ingredients for making your plate colorful, flavorful, and nutritious! Have you gone apple or pumpkin picking, yet? The fall season offers some delicious fruits and veggies to cook with. I recently read an article by the editors of Health.com called, “5 Reasons to Try a Vegetarian Diet.” […]
Herbal Medicine: How to Make Tinctures
Are the holidays already stressing you out? Don’t panic! Just go to your herbal medicine cabinet and reach for your tinctures. What?!? You don’t have any? Never fear … we’re here to help! Herbal tinctures are a staple in our herbal medicine cabinet, and an easy DIY project you can do at home. If you’re […]
DIY Herbal Teas for Health
Herbal teas, as well as being delicious to drink, can help tone, soothe, and balance the body with regular use. But, be sure to distinguish herbal teas from black tea. Tannin or black tea is from the plant Camellia sinensis, a medicinal herb that soothes and relaxes, but if taken too frequently the body becomes […]
How to Make Homemade Lavender Lemonade and Lavender-Infused Water
We love making our own fresh-from-the-garden libations! They’re easy to make, refreshing (especially in the summer), delicious, and a great alternative to sugary drinks! Herbal-infused spa water is one of our favorites, like a combination of cucumber, lemon, and organic mint (orange and organic strawberries taste great, too). But if you like more flavor, herbal […]
Extend the Benefits of Massage: Part 2
By Mindy Green for American College of Healthcare Sciences
Extend the Benefits of Massage: Part 1
