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Winter Blues? Try These for Relief

  Rose Petals I don’t usually think of this as a winter herb, but it can help ease grief and depression, boost mood and reduce anxiety. You can use tea or... Read More

Colds and Coughs-A few of my Favorites

  Got a cough or cold? Here are a few of my favorite herbs: Hyssop.  I have it seen it turn around some nasty deep coughs. It has come to my rescue a ... Read More

Ginger Root-a Wintertime Favorite!

  I love ginger tea in winter months-it is a great way to warm up! Ginger is also great for upset stomach, drippy head colds and wet gooey coughs. Ginger ... Read More

Ginger Root-a Wintertime Favorite!

  I love ginger tea in winter months-it is a great way to warm up! It is also great for upset stomach, drippy head colds and wet gooey coughs. Ginger Root c... Read More

Your Healing Holiday Plate: Health Benefits of Parsley!

  Holiday time is also food time-whether it’s traditional dishes or nouveau-cuisine, so much of the winter holidays are about food. Mo... Read More

Radio Interview with Virginia Ahearn on Empire Radio Now

I am very happy to share  this radio interview I did in July. You can hear in this 8 minute interview how I got interested in Herbal Medi... Read More

Herbal Cleanses? Liver Cleanses? What you Need to Know-Part I

We hear about ‘herbal cleansing’, ‘spring cleanse’ and ‘liver cleansing’ often. There are products on the market with all k... Read More

Eyebright for Allergies and Other Natural Remedy Tips

Eyebright, which grows in the northern US and Canada, is astringing and a decogestant, and may be what will help during allergy season. It is... Read More

Three Commonly Overlooked Herbal Remedies

It is easy in our culture to want the ‘best’ the ‘strongest’ medicine for your ills. Western medicine has a ‘kill-what-is-invading-your-body’... Read More

Inaugurate Self Care: Tips to Build Your Herbal Apothecary

Starting your personal herbal apothecary can be exciting. People enjoy the process of researching what herbs they want to try, ordering tinctures and ... Read More