What are the major differences between the holistic approach & allopathic approach? Natural/Holistic Approach to Health: The health of the individual’s internal environment is more important that the pathogen. Focus is on enhancing the immune system. Health is the state of optimal physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. Allopathic/Diseases Approach: Treat the disease rather than …
The word “astringent” is not one we commonly use. Astringing herbs draw proteins together, meaning that they bind tissues and hold back fluids. If you’ve ever had a very dry, red wine, then you’ve felt the effects of astringency. The sudden dryness of your mouth is a perfect example of the action of astringents. In …
To most people, the acrid taste is one of those dreaded flavors. It’s reminiscent of having vomited in your mouth and that awful aftertaste you get. GROSS! It can be described as a bitter, burning flavor especially in the back of the throat. It’s not pleasant, but the actions are worth it. The energetics of …
As herbalists and herbal-minded people, it can be tempting to turn to herbs for our every ailment. But many times, a simple adjustment to diet or sleep is all that is necessary to bring the body back into balance. Another one of these easy adjustments is water. How many times have you gone through the …
Herbalists are very fortunate to have a variety of herbs perfect for improving digestive health. The main difficulty is figuring out what herb(s) are best for a particular problem. The western energetic model can assist you in pinpointing the problem and steer you toward the right type of herb. So many people struggle with digestive …
I don’t know about you, but the shorter and colder the days get, the less I tend to get outside and move. I’ve decided that it might be fun to start a small, virtual at-home fitness club with a few other ladies. I’m hoping we’ll act as accountability partners, build friendships, get stronger and experience …
Castor oil has been used for centuries in different cultures and for a variety of health reasons. Castor oil packs, made popular by Edgar Cayce in the early 20th century, are a great practice to incorporate into your regimen. They help to improve circulation of the lymph system, reduce inflammation, balance the endocrine and nervous …
The west is on fire. Seriously. If you look at a map of all the fires currently burning in the west, it looks like there isn’t an area you can go to escape the effects of smoke inhalation. Some places are in the extreme toxic air level while others (like mine) are just in the …
Our bodies are created to interact with bacteria and viruses every day. When the microbe was discovered, we realized just how many of them existed around and inside us. Not all of these are deadly or even make us sick – some work in tandem with our body to help increase resistance to viruses and …
It can be easy to minimize the importance of the liver in our overall health, but it works hard to process everything you breathe, eat, drink and put on your skin. It has about 500 functions! The liver is such an important organ to support, and you can do this with food and herbs (and …
