5 Delicious Calming Foods (+ Recipes!)
I grew up in my mom’s New England restaurant, and the kitchen has always been my sanctuary. The ritual of making a meal, in and of itself, can bring calmness and deeper connection — but when you prepare herb-infused foods that relax the body, as well as the mind and spirit, you’ve got the perfect […]
2 Herbal Remedies To Fend Off Cold and Flu
When we were children, most of us didn’t have a care in the world during the snowy months. No jacket, no scarf, no hat, no precaution (we were invincible, or at least that’s what we thought). But nowadays, we go to great lengths to protect ourselves during the cold and flu season. Germs thrive in […]
An Essential Oil Blend To Open Your Sinuses
With cold and flu season now in full swing — as well as the lingering pandemic — there are a lot of stuffy noses and scratchy throats. And if you have young, school-age children like me, you’re even more susceptible to these common seasonal symptoms… Congestion is no fun, and can actually be painful. However, […]
Rituals To Dissolve Inflammation And Pain
At the core of natural medicine is one fundamental belief — our bodies are powerful, and if given the proper support they usually know how to heal themselves. Your body is so wise, in fact, that at the first indication that anything is wrong it calls in the cavalry! The first hero on the scene […]
2 Surprisingly Powerful Ways To Calm Your Mind
We are living through tumultuous times. Between wildfires, viruses and pockets of violence around the world, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. I know I do. Alarming footage is everywhere, there’s a hodgepodge of different ideas, and it seems like everyone is on edge. That’s why it is incredibly important to cultivate a few practices that […]
Two Powerful Ways To Nourish Your Brain
Today I’ve got two goodies to share that will thrill your brain! Sometimes we take our brains for granted. They do a lot more than just figure stuff out and hold memories for us – though that’s plenty right there! The brain is the command center of the body, keeping all systems functioning. Every movement […]
This Calming Flower Medicine United Ancient Cultures
What is the first herb you ever learned was actually medicine? It’s easy to get caught up in all the articles and new studies on promising natural remedies, but what about that first piece of herbal knowledge you came across? Maybe in your grandma’s kitchen… or in a novel you read as a teenager? For […]
How To Thrive Through A Pandemic
This is a weird time. We’re all feeling it. Sure, it’s challenging. But this time also offers a magical opportunity. Without access to all our familiar distractions — like going out to restaurants or parties, or even visiting friends — we have to really be with ourselves. If we want to, we can pay closer […]
DIY Herbal Lotion To Soothe Chapped Hands [Recipe]
Seems like everywhere we look people are reminding us to wash our hands. Celebrities are singing their hit tunes and encouraging folks to sing along as they scrub. There are diagrams and instructional videos, all of which are amazing. But the frequency with which we scrub often leaves our hands chapped because the soap doesn’t […]
Back To Immune Basics [Zapping Germs and Staying Safe]
I know you’re probably getting bombarded with information about how to keep yourself and your family healthy during this unprecedented time. There are a lot of great herbs and supplements that can boost your body’s natural defense and overall vitality – but sometimes instead of focusing only on what we put in our bodies, we […]
3 Easy “Face Yoga” Stretches To Look and Feel Younger
In the middle of a jungle ceremony a few years ago, a shaman told me, “Sometimes you have to break down in order to break through.” One of the essential truths on the ancestral healing path is that crisis and transformation often go hand in hand. This crisis can come in a variety of shapes […]
How To Detox Your Body With Oil Pulling
3500 years ago, a powerful detox practice was born in the heart of India. Vedic folk healers learned that swishing a tablespoon of oil around in your mouth not only eliminates bad breath and makes the teeth stronger, but seems to speed up the body’s recovery from a number of major illnesses and also promotes […]