Elderberry recipes are at the top of my list to vanquish cold and flu symptoms. Not only do elderberries (Sambucus mexicana and S. nigra) enhance the immune system, but their antiviral properties also hinder the flu virus from penetrating cell membranes. The berries...
Stress? It takes many forms. How does stress show up for you? Let’s get into some adaptogenic therapy to help! With many health benefits from improved memory to better mood and a more resilient stress response, this adaptogenic hot chocolate recipe is a winter treat...
The best home remedy for a cold or flu is to stop it from taking hold in the first place. Fill your meals with nourishing herbs and spices, practice your self-care, and immediately address those little symptoms that you notice at the onset of a sickness, like...
Ever wondered what our world would be like if steeping a batch of fire cider typified autumn as much as setting into new study routines, leaf watching, or visiting the pumpkin patch? I imagine we’d all be a bit more vigorous and hardy all winter. We’re all a part of...
Herbal syrups taste yummy, are easy to make, and are easy to take. This is herbal medicine that you and your family won’t wrinkle your noses over. In fact, some herbal syrups can be enjoyed on pancakes or in drinks. Check out these three herbal syrup recipes...
Whether you’re working up a sweat in the garden, caring for a sick child, or planning a home birth, we all face moments it would be nice to be able to whip up a homemade electrolyte drink. These drinks replenish our bodies with quick energy and the electrolytes lost...
Do you enjoy eating garlic bread? Does oregano always find its way into your spaghetti sauce? Do you garnish potato salad with paprika? Then you are participating in the ancient tradition of using herbs and spice rack medicine to enhance the health benefits and...
Who needs to go to the movies when the garden is in full display? Relax and enjoy the season’s offerings with this easy homemade summer cordial recipe. It’s the perfect seasonal drink for a party, potluck, or gathering in the garden. What is cordial used...
Digesting your food takes a LOT of your daily allotment of energy. So why not fill your food with the healing power of carminative herbs that provide the spark for better digestion and gut health? Sprinkling this herbal seasoning blend into your meals helps you get...
Every year when the violets begin to bloom, I find that tending my to-do list gets a bit more difficult! I would rather go daydream with the violets and clouds! I start to really relate to all the paintings of women dancing in the woods with the fairies! Warren B....
