Boosting immunity is the name of the game in recent months and astragalus root fits the bill perfectly. Not only is it a mild-tasting herb that’s easy to use in everyday cooking, but its seemingly gentle medicinal properties will also help guard against circulating germs and pack a serious punch if and when you are […]
6 Essential Supplements for Boosting Immunity
Since we’re all hyper-aware of what’s going in the world, I thought it prudent to provide an easy and to-the-point guide on supplementing during these uncertain times. With the onslaught of information circulating on every news platform and social media outlet, it’s no wonder we’re all feeling a little overwhelmed. Thankfully, boosting your immunity and […]
List of Herbal Sources in the USA and Canada
In light of recent events, it has become increasingly difficult to source the herbs needed to make herbal remedies. Now is the perfect time to support our local wildcrafters, herbalists, and herbal companies during these uncertain times. However, having said this, I am NOT recommending you go out and hoard these herbs! Doing so is […]
25 Herbs for Upper Respiratory Infections
In light of recent events, supporting our respiratory system is more important than ever and herbs just happen to be some of the best allies you can have in times like these. Not only can they ease symptoms by assisting your body’s natural responses, they can also shorten the duration of seasonal illness. Some herbs […]
Herbal Defense for The “Current Situation”
We’ve all been here before folks! And just like when SARS, MERS, H1N1 (swine flu), and H5N1 (bird flu) were making the rounds, it’s time, once again, to strap ourselves in, become aware, and get prepared as best we can. Despite the low chances of an epidemic outbreak here in the States, it’s still good […]
Quarantine, Sheltering in Place, and Trying Times – What I’m Doing
It has been a crazy few weeks for all of us not only physically (I’m thinking of you grocery and postal workers!) but emotionally as well. As someone who is type A, this whole situation has had my mind working non-stop. Everywhere you look there’s a constant onslaught of information. News platforms, social media outlets, […]