Kami McBride

What to Do for Headaches: Easy Herbal Rollerball

Kami McBride — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:33:06 +0000

I can always tell when a headache’s coming on. I’ll get a dull throb in the back of my head or heaviness around my eyes. If I catch it soon enough, I’m usually okay. Sometimes all I need is a large cup of hot water or dandelion root tea and some deep breaths while walking […]

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How to Make Bitters for Healthy Digestion

Kami McBride — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:48:36 +0000

We use so many plants in the kitchen and in our home apothecaries, but the bitter ones are always fun to talk about. They were normal meals for a lot of our ancestors. They cooked with lots of bitter greens and roots. It was just part of what people ate. My Italian neighbor talks about […]

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Vagus Nerve Soothing Massage Salve Recipe

Kami McBride — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:43:03 +0000

Have you ever felt tension build up in your shoulders and stay there? I notice it happens when I’ve had too much on my mind. That’s your vagus nerve doing its thing. It starts at the base of the brain and moves down through the neck, touching the heart, lungs, and belly. It’s part of […]

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Whipped Rose Tallow Body Butter Recipe

Kami McBride — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:19:21 +0000

Beef tallow seems to be all the rage these days for skin care, but it’s actually been around for centuries. My students keep asking me about it, and I’m seeing it popping up everywhere on social media and in online shops. Comments I see about tallow tell me a lot of people are a little […]

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3 Herbal Teas for Digestion and Gut Health

Kami McBride — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:52:19 +0000

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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3 Easy-to-Make Soups for Fall and Winter

Kami McBride — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 07:34:13 +0000

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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Anointing with Oil: 3 Ritual Anointing Oils for Self-Healing

Kami McBride — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 02:06:44 +0000

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 herbal oil. This approach isn’t new. […]

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Make Your Own Lavender Whipped Body Butter: Clean Beauty for Luscious Skin Without the Xenoestrogens

Kami McBride — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 08:48:41 +0000

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 store is full of synthetic fragrance and […]

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Herbal Breast Massage for Lymphatic Support

Kami McBride — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 01:28:48 +0000

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 tune with my body. Herbal […]

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Summer Mocktail/Cocktail: Rose Cooler Recipe

Kami McBride — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 03:37:41 +0000

It’s hot! You’re hanging out with some friends and what’s going to cool you down? There’s nothing like a delicious summer mocktail/cocktail to bring people together. When the sun is high and the herbs are blooming, it’s the perfect time to gather, sip something special, and enjoy what the season has to offer. What is […]

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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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Quick Rosemary Hair Oil Recipe

Kami McBride — Wed, 21 May 2025 06:57:16 +0000

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 for some love. That’s where my […]

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