My self-love journey has been peppered with different experiences, both superficial and intensely spiritual. There are so many ways to go about this journey it can be kind of confusing. But I have figured out what works for me, so I’m excited to share these three main herbal and energetic self-love practices with you!
The self-love phenomenon that’s sweeping our culture right now is awesome because it is encouraging everyone to prioritize what feels good for them. Now, obviously this doesn’t always mean shopping sprees and trips to the coast. Sometimes self-love is just cozying up with a book and a cup of tea. (For me anyway.)
Formulating for a Romantic Evening is a lot like formulating for just about anything else. If you take the time to do all the steps, you’ll have a formula that’s more likely to work as if by magic. If you don’t take the time to practice the steps, you’re less likely to create the results you want…
Modern Herbalists have been rediscovering Chamomile, this sunny member of the daisy family, and falling in love all over again. Chamomile helps settle the nerves, easing anxiety and depression as well as soothing the digestive system.
It’s my humble belief that in our modern world, with all the stress and challenges we face daily, Chamomile’s time has come. Our Ancestors used Chamomile for Anxiety, Depression, Stomach upsets, and to help those who are…
Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) sits on pharmacy shelves along with
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Even when change is good, it is still stressful. The RHR team goes into a hefty list of adaptogen herbs that they rely on for helping themselves and others get through stress.
Sue, Candace and Patrick work through their own herbal gardening projects from the seed to the bottle.
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Vanilla, aka Vanilla planifolia, is a tropical vine orchid originally domesticated in Mexico that has become the baker’s standard for extract flavoring worldwide. It was savored first by the Totonac people of Eastern Mexico and eventually taken up by the Aztecs who passed it on to the Spanish.
Herbal Nerd Society Exclusive: Substitute sweet, floral extracts with a hint of earthy flavor for vanilla Extract in your favorite baked goods, including cookies, cakes, brownies, creams, puddings, and ice creams. My own favorite of late has been cardamon extract, although Pink Rose extract is a really close second. Consider other tasty flavors, too. Orange and Ginger extract wonderfully and they blend beautifully with chocolate and nutty flavors. Tulsi and Chamomile are beautiful when used lightly in golden cakes, creams and frostings. Whatever you’re baking, it is wise to give your herbal extracts a test before you commit to the whole recipe. Here’s How…
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