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Skincare: Yarrow Mud Mask Deep Clean

Posted by Candace Hunter | First Aid, Practical Herbalism |

Yarrow is used by many herbalists as an astringent to tighten and tone skin. It’s inherently cooling and toning. Coupled with a little Kaolin clay and some honey…get the recipe here.

Bug Bane Spray: Natural Mosquito Repellent with Essential Oils

Posted by Sue Sierralupe | Herbal Remedies, Recipes, Spa and Leisure |

Summer is mosquito season in my neck of the woods. All of Oregon’s standing water during breeding season gives the nasty little buggers plenty of spaces to raise their families. The oil in this formula serves two purposes: it allows the essential oils a chance to linger on the skin and brings in the healing powers of calendula as an anti-immflammatory for existing bites. You may spray this formula on your skin after the mosquitoes have gone to bed to ease the itching from the spots they got to before you pulled out the herbs.

How to Harvest Aloe Vera

Posted by Sue Sierralupe | Herbal Remedies, Lifestyle, Medicine Making, Remedies, Spa and Leisure |

Aloe vera is a fabulous healer for 1st degree burns, scrapes and cuts. Many people grow aloe...

Let’s Talk Series: Plant Dietas with Ashley Litecky-Ellenbas

Posted by Sue & Candace | Herbal Nerd Society, Let's Talk Series, Podcasts, Spa and Leisure |

As with any healing modality that gains popularity in the main stream, there is always the danger of misinterpretation and misuse. Ashley Leiteky-Ellenbas shares her knowledge of plant dietas and how to include herbal medicine in this potent modality.

Let’s Talk Series: The Ketogenic Diet Explained by Yaakov Levine

Posted by Sue & Candace | Herbal Nerd Society, Let's Talk Series, Podcasts, Spa and Leisure |

Health coach Yaakov Levine returns by popular demand to walk us through the ketogenic diet phenomena. How was this diet originated? Who benefits? How can you change your food choices to fit the keto lifestyle?

Let’s Talk Series: Coffee with Okon Udosenata, Equiano Coffee

Posted by Sue & Candace | Herbal Nerd Society, Let's Talk Series, Podcasts, Spa and Leisure |

There is an art to everything. Once you discover the secret to bringing out the subtle flavor in your daily cup of coffee -Coffea arabica (Arabica) or Coffea canephora (Robusta), your morning becomes a magical ritual.