Resources for Digestive Health
Many, if not all, Herbalists and Herbal Traditions recognize the
Many, if not all, Herbalists and Herbal Traditions recognize the
The good news is, Herbalists have a lot of tools that are pretty darn easy to use if you pay attention to what your digestive system is trying to tell you. Those tools can help you head off longer-term and bigger problems so you can enjoy your life and food now and in the future.
What are Raw Foods and can they really offer the deep healing I’ve read about? We’ll talk about how an Herbalist approaches the Raw Foods Diet and incorporating any raw foods into your diet based on constitution and other factors.
Pickles are foods, like cucumbers or red onions, that have been submerged in an acid solution, usually vinegar in Western tradition but in Ayurveda lemon and citrus are often as not key acidifiers. Pickling veggies helps begin the breaking-down of their chemical structures and encourages enzymatic activity.
Wood Betony was once a favored herbal remedy for just about everything that could ail you. Although we not longer think of it as a panacea, Wood Betony is making a comeback…one that’s timely indeed! These curated resources fous on the medicinal, magical, and healing properties of Wood Betony and how to grow, harvest, and make medicine from it.
There is an expression that you are the average of
As a Family Herbalist of any level, it’s helpful to have a basic understanding of the doshas, or constitutional types, Ayurveda defines. They are essentially archetypes we herbalists can use to make the best choices for ourselves and our families,
Gut Health is a big topic among herbalists. We spend all kinds of time talking about digestion with our clients, students, and amongst ourselves. Why is the heath of your intestinal tract so important?
Capsicum annuum – Solidaceae Family Cayenne peppers bring fire to
Plants have long been masters of the medicine of Love. Long ago, many of them joined the club of Aphrodisiacs, teaching us to use the tools we have to attract a mate and fully enjoy the experiences we share.
We loved good, hearty foods that warm you through and through. South Americans, sandwiches that marry the flavors of the American Southwest with the pure joy of a good Sloppy Joe, fit the bill. It turns out, they’re a regional comfort food.
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