Most of us don’t think twice about slathering on lotion after a shower. We do it on autopilot, usually while rushing to get dressed or thinking of the day ahead. But today, I would like to inspire you with another way to love and care for your body: anointing with...
Healthy skin care starts with the ingredients you choose, and that’s why I make my own body care products at home! Store-bought moisturizers might look good on the shelf, but it’s time to get serious about what you put on your skin. Even the ‘natural’ stuff in the...
Breast Massage and Body Tracking Self-breast massage is an integral part of my self-care. Like morning tea or soaking my feet in an herbal foot bath at the end of the day, breast massage is one of the many herbal self-care habits that help me take care and stay in...
You know those mornings when you catch your reflection and think, okay, time to give my hair some care! Whether it’s dryness, you realized you have less hair than you used to or that feeling that your scalp’s just not happy, sometimes your hair lets you know it’s time...
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...
Itchy skin can be incredibly bothersome, and it can happen at any time—whether from: Bug bites Poison oak or poison ivy Dry or hot climate Dry skin Dehydration Anxiety One thing many people don’t realize is that a key ingredient for relief might be as close as your...
Bumps and bruises are part of life. That said, some of us get bumped and bruised a little more often than others. Whether you’re accident-prone or have rough-and-tumble little ones, mixing up a batch of this comfrey salve recipe ensures you’ll have a comforting balm...
It’s no secret that I love using herbal body oils from head to toe, and my hair and scalp are no exception. Depending on your heritage, you might’ve grown up with scalp oiling as part of your hair care routine – or you might be wondering why anyone would even think of...
Tens of thousands of manmade chemicals are now circulating in our environment. Your skin care and body care products are not the place to pick up more toxins! You want to love your body and nourish it with treatments that are free of chemicals and full of the healing...
For a relaxing and a great end-of-the-day self-care treatment, try this foot soak for better sleep. Soaking your feet in warm water has benefits including soothing tired muscles, boosting blood circulation, and promoting relaxation. Studies have found that foot...
