Kami McBride https://kamimcbride.com/author/living2014/ Helping you build your home herbalism skills since 1988 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 01:20:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://kamimcbride.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/cropped-Kami-new-logo-32x32.png Kami McBride https://kamimcbride.com/author/living2014/ 32 32 3 Herbal Teas for Digestion and Gut Health https://kamimcbride.com/teas-for-digestion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=teas-for-digestion https://kamimcbride.com/teas-for-digestion/#respond Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:52:19 +0000 https://kamimcbride.com/?p=12070 When it comes to calming digestive discomfort, few remedies are as soothing as a warm cup of herbal tea. Many common herbs and spices found right in your kitchen can offer relief from temporary symptoms while supporting long-term digestive wellness. Here, I’m sharing three of my favorite herbal teas for digestion and gut health.   […]

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]]> https://kamimcbride.com/teas-for-digestion/feed/ 0 3 Easy-to-Make Soups for Fall and Winter https://kamimcbride.com/soups-for-fall/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=soups-for-fall https://kamimcbride.com/soups-for-fall/#respond Mon, 22 Sep 2025 07:34:13 +0000 https://kamimcbride.com/?p=12059 Food is medicine, especially during the colder months. A cozy bowl of soup can nourish on a deep level, warming your body and delivering healthful ingredients that keep you feeling your best. I know it’s tempting to rely on canned soups for convenience, but making your own soups for fall and winter doesn’t have to […]

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]]> https://kamimcbride.com/soups-for-fall/feed/ 0 Back to Basics: Easy Elderberry Syrup Recipe for Cold & Flu Season https://kamimcbride.com/back-to-basics-easy-elderberry-syrup-recipe-for-cold-flu-season/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=back-to-basics-easy-elderberry-syrup-recipe-for-cold-flu-season https://kamimcbride.com/back-to-basics-easy-elderberry-syrup-recipe-for-cold-flu-season/#comments Thu, 14 Nov 2024 04:35:46 +0000 https://kamimcbride.com/?p=12136 So cool that elderberry syrup has become a household word! Even folks that could care less about herbal remedies know what elderberry syrup is. Today’s recipe and inspiration is about going back to basics and making sure elderberry syrup is a tried and true staple in your herbal cupboard. I am sure glad it’s in […]

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]]> https://kamimcbride.com/back-to-basics-easy-elderberry-syrup-recipe-for-cold-flu-season/feed/ 6 I Could Use A Drink Right About Now https://kamimcbride.com/i-could-use-a-drink-right-about-now/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=i-could-use-a-drink-right-about-now https://kamimcbride.com/i-could-use-a-drink-right-about-now/#comments Fri, 01 Nov 2024 01:31:48 +0000 https://kamimcbride.com/?p=12085 I could use a drink right about now… I may be making light of something that is a serious issue for many folks. I know because alcoholism is a big issue in my family. My dad was an alcoholic, and I have a grandmother and grandfather who both died from alcohol related diseases.  In my […]

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]]> https://kamimcbride.com/homemade-soda/feed/ 1 Whipped Goat Cheese with Fresh Lavender https://kamimcbride.com/whipped-goat-cheese-with-fresh-lavender/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=whipped-goat-cheese-with-fresh-lavender https://kamimcbride.com/whipped-goat-cheese-with-fresh-lavender/#respond Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:00:05 +0000 https://kamimcbride.com/?p=12008 We’ve all been there before: you get invited to a party, and you run through the appetizer Rolodex in your mind, trying to figure out which dish to bring. Your household is herbified, and you use lots of herbs every day to make your snacks and meals medicinal. Not everyone at the gathering you are […]

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]]> https://kamimcbride.com/whipped-goat-cheese-with-fresh-lavender/feed/ 0 Healthy Berry Recipes to Preserve the Taste of Summer https://kamimcbride.com/healthy-berry-recipes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=healthy-berry-recipes https://kamimcbride.com/healthy-berry-recipes/#comments Mon, 26 Aug 2024 13:00:22 +0000 https://kamimcbride.com/?p=11957 There’s no better time to preserve the season’s bounty of berries! Packed with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and yummy flavors, berries are the perfect addition to a variety of recipes that can extend the taste of summer a little longer. Whether you’re looking to whip up a vibrant cordial or nutritious vinegar, these healthy berry recipes […]

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]]> https://kamimcbride.com/healthy-berry-recipes/feed/ 1 Soothing Lavender London Fog Recipe https://kamimcbride.com/iced-lavender-london-fog-recipe-to-soothe-nerves/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=iced-lavender-london-fog-recipe-to-soothe-nerves https://kamimcbride.com/iced-lavender-london-fog-recipe-to-soothe-nerves/#comments Mon, 19 Aug 2024 13:00:21 +0000 https://kamimcbride.com/?p=11928 Do you grow lavender? Do you drink your lavender? If you aren’t growing lavender, there is probably a lavender farm near you! To make this incredibly satisfying drink, it’s wonderful to have your own garden lavender; however, all the wonderful lavender farms sell dried lavender that you can easily purchase and use. “This soothing beverage […]

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]]> https://kamimcbride.com/iced-lavender-london-fog-recipe-to-soothe-nerves/feed/ 4 How to Make Herbal Body Oil for a Soothing Bedtime Routine https://kamimcbride.com/how-to-make-body-oil/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-make-body-oil https://kamimcbride.com/how-to-make-body-oil/#comments Mon, 05 Aug 2024 13:00:40 +0000 https://kamimcbride.com/?p=11895 You know how important sleep is for your health! There are endless tips on the internet about how to tweak your lifestyle for a better night’s sleep, but in this neck of the woods, we talk about herbs! How can you use herbal routines to help get the rest you need? For starters, it’s helpful […]

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]]> https://kamimcbride.com/how-to-make-body-oil/feed/ 2 3 Easy Homemade Hydration Drinks https://kamimcbride.com/homemade-hydration-drinks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=homemade-hydration-drinks https://kamimcbride.com/homemade-hydration-drinks/#comments Mon, 29 Jul 2024 13:00:34 +0000 https://kamimcbride.com/?p=11847 We know that staying hydrated is one of the keys to good health. Dehydration can cause anxiety, restlessness, and irritation because the nerve synapses don’t fire as well. A dehydrated body goes into an emergency state and draws on adrenal hormones, creating more heat in the body and more irritation and agitation. So hydration is […]

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]]> https://kamimcbride.com/homemade-hydration-drinks/feed/ 1 Sore Throat? Try a Marshmallow Leaf Cold Infusion https://kamimcbride.com/marshmallow-leaf-cold-infusion-sore-throat/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=marshmallow-leaf-cold-infusion-sore-throat https://kamimcbride.com/marshmallow-leaf-cold-infusion-sore-throat/#comments Mon, 15 Jul 2024 13:00:55 +0000 https://kamimcbride.com/?p=11826 Sore throat? It can happen any time of year and is triggered by many different events. Whether it’s from the dry, forced air of centrally heated homes, smoke from the wood stove or wildfires, catching a cold or the stale air in a plane cabin during travel, our throats often bear the brunt of these situations. “This […]

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]]> https://kamimcbride.com/marshmallow-leaf-cold-infusion-sore-throat/feed/ 8 How to Harvest Nettle Without Getting Stung https://kamimcbride.com/how-to-harvest-nettle-without-getting-stung/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-harvest-nettle-without-getting-stung https://kamimcbride.com/how-to-harvest-nettle-without-getting-stung/#comments Mon, 01 Jul 2024 13:00:42 +0000 https://kamimcbride.com/?p=11809 Nettle (Urtica dioica) is one of those plants that you’ve either fallen in love with using and have already gotten into your garden, or you are looking for where to harvest it. If you are just learning about it, it’s easy to brush up against it and get stung, that is for sure!! I grew […]

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