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 …
As promised, we are now ready to finish our amazing Forest Beard Balm. I can’t express enough how much I love the scent of this balm, it truly is wonderful, and very “manly” so your bearded companions will love it too! Now that the oil is ready (and smells ah-mazing!) we’re ready for part 2 …
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 …
This time of year simply begs for pumpkin spice and everything nice! This pumpkin spice liqueur is a great addition to your beverage offerings. You can use it as a sipping liqueur, or easily add some egg nog, milk, or use it as an ingredient in a cocktail. This is absolutely delicious and keeps well …
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 …
Today I’m going to share a recipe using some more of the peppermint we harvested last week. Now I’ve never been one to shy away from an adult beverage, but in this case, I actually enjoy the mocktail more than the alcoholic version with the added rum! It’s so light and refreshing. To make the honey-ginger syrup, you’ll …
There’s nothing quite like fresh mint. I try to keep at least one peppermint plant going in my kitchen herb garden, and I also grow it in out outdoor herb garden. Freezing weather has arrived here in North Idaho, so I recently had to rescue the last of our plants. There are many ways to …
I know. It’s only October and I’m already talking about Christmas. You know why? Because when you want to make thoughtful, homemade herbal gifts you need to start early. You need to leave time for infusing oils, making tinctures and putting on the finishing touches on your homemade gifts before they’re ready to give. We …
