Holistic Mindset Archives - Kami McBride

The Profound Personal Transformation of Making Herbal Medicines at Home

Kami McBride — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 07:09:34 +0000

Have you ever wondered about what it means to step back from reaching for those over-the-counter medications and instead, create your own herbal medicines? I’m not just talking about saving a few dollars or enjoying a trendy hobby. I’m talking about what it means to experience a profound transformation that ripples through every aspect of […]

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I Could Use A Drink Right About Now

Kami McBride — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 01:31:48 +0000

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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Online Herbal Classes With Herbalist Kami McBride

Kami McBride — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 14:00:16 +0000

Are you looking for herbalist classes online? Nurture your unique blend of home herbalism skills in these online herbal classes with Kami McBride. Create your herbal home apothecary Knowing your herbal medicine making techniques is foundational to your home herbalism success! 35 years of working with students in herbal classes online and offline taught me […]

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The Eclectic Herbalists & The Hidden History of Herbalism in the US

Kami McBride — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 14:00:58 +0000

In a time when more and more Americans are turning to plants to support their health, herbalism can feel like a trendy new phenomenon. The truth is, it has a long and rich history in North America, with traditions gathered from many sources. Read on to explore this almost-lost history of herbalism in the US. […]

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4 Tips For Creating an Herbal Routine

Kami McBride — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 14:00:19 +0000

As an herbalist, I talk to many people about health. The conversation eventually leads to questions about what to do for a sick child, friend, or family member or how to prevent them from becoming ill. Since food is one of our primary medicines, I always begin with exploring what a family eats that either […]

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Why We Need Seasonal Food Rituals

Kami McBride — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 13:00:32 +0000

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The Beginning of the Pharmaceutical Takeover in the US: The Flexner Report

Kami McBride — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 13:00:25 +0000

Have you ever wondered why herbs are deeply woven into medical institutions in many places, including China, India, Germany, and Japan, but often dismissed as ineffective in North America, where taking a pill is suggested at every turn? Or if you do mention an herbal adjunct therapy to your doctor, you are met with dismissal […]

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Holistic, Alternative and Integrative Medicine: What is the Difference?

Kami McBride — Sun, 03 Apr 2022 07:49:28 +0000

Here is an article I wrote for Mother Earth Living. People are always asking me how to go about getting holistic support for their healing journey so I put together this source to help make things a little easier. To really understand the difference, we first need to define conventional Western medicine, which is the […]

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Reviving the Art of Embodied Herbalism

Kami McBride — Mon, 27 Dec 2021 16:00:25 +0000

There’s so much movement toward learning herbalism right now. It’s incredible! However, trying to download generations of knowledge in a short amount of time can be overwhelming. As you study herbs and develop your home apothecary, you might be feeling like you need to “know it all.” Learning from books and classes is great, but […]

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Herbal Gift Guide

Kami McBride — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 19:04:43 +0000

I adore the holidays; it’s the perfect time of year to whip up herbal recipes for everyone on your gift list! It’s also a great time to support small businesses and herbal product makers. People always ask me where they can purchase high-quality, herb-infused oils! This year, I decided to put together an herbal gift […]

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9 Homemade Herbal Gifts

Kami McBride — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 16:00:17 +0000

Are you looking for DIY herbal gift ideas? Making and giving homemade herbal gifts is a wonderful way to celebrate the earth’s harvest and create something beautiful and meaningful. I’ve been crafting these handmade herbal gifts for years, and they are always a hit! Many of these simple projects are fun for the kids to […]

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What Role Do Herbs Play in Your Seasonal Celebrations?

Kami McBride — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 15:00:24 +0000

How do you use herbs and food to celebrate seasonal holidays? At different times of the year, you’ll notice different foods and herbs around you. Let’s talk about some ways to really bring them into your life and the meaning of herbs for seasonal celebrations. Cross-Quarter Days Are you familiar with the cross-quarter days? These […]

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