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.
Natural Herbal Remedies and Powerful Plants for preventing and managing cold and flu symptoms are the best first step in treating viruses at home. We’ve gathered a few of our favorite resources to help you get started with creating your own effective Home Remedies for Flu and Cold symptoms right here.
I like to increase my chances of snatching a little Afternoon Delight by having a few herbal assistants on-hand, strategically stashed so as to be ready to serve at a moment’s notice. The beauty of this approach is
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The RHR team explores psychedelic herbs, how they have been used and abused, and their effect on the modern world.
The RHR team talks with Nick Polizzi, author of books like The Sacred Science, documentary filmmaker and explorer of ancient medicines about our culture’s fascination in hallucinogenic herbal traditions.
Cinnamon is a favorite herb to stir into cocoa to revive numb fingers and toes after an afternoon of snowman building. That famous effect is thanks, in a large part, to the organic compound cinnamaldehyde.
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…
HERBAL NERD SOCIETY After talking with Yaakov Levine, Therapy practitioner and Nutritional Health Coach at Natural Grocers in Eugene, Oregon, Sue and Candace have been experimenting with other ways to bring more greens into their lives.
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