Seasonal Wellness,
Herbal Medicine + Nutrition
Seasonal Wellness, Herbal Medicine
+ Nutrition
Winter blues? Follow these tips
Winter is a time of quiet reflection. As the days grow longer and darker, it’s natural to move more slowly, be softer, and turn inward. However, the darker winter days can also be when your mood mirrors the cold, dark outer environment. For many people, along with depression can come ...
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Survive the Holidays with True Self Care
The holidays are fast approaching, and that means things can start to get a little crazy! For many people, the holiday season can be a busy and stressful time. During this time of year, your immune system can be exposed to more flus and colds, and you may experience greater ...
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Easy herbal medicine to get more nutrition in your day
There are many health concerns that we can address through greater nourishment. Many natural remedies have such a positive effect on the body because they provide a high dose of plant-based vitamins and minerals. Nutrient deficiencies are very common, and in today’s video, I discuss nutritive herbal medicines. Integrating nutritive ...
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Nettle Pesto Recipe
Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) is growing everywhere right now! If you’re feeling adventurous and you want to get out into the forest and meadows, you can find them popping up all over this time of year. You can also find them being sold at some health food stores, so look ...
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5 steps to take herbal medicine safely
Herbal and natural medicine can be very helpful for so many concerns. Unfortunately, the media often exaggerates the potential harm of natural medicine, but herbal medicine has been used for millennia and is generally extremely safe. It’s actually one of the safest forms of medicine we’ve ever had, and herbs ...
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Natural Remedies for Pain and Inflammation
Whether it’s shoulder or knee pain, headaches, joint pain, menstrual cramps, back pain, or IBS gut pain, chronic pain can be very difficult to live with. In today’s video, I discuss pain, the body’s inflammatory response, and some natural remedies we can use to get some relief. Unfortunately, many people ...
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Boost Memory and Brain Health with These Remedies
As we age, the health of our brains becomes increasingly important. In today’s video, I’m going to discuss brain health and remedies we can use to improve our overall cognition and memory. Supporting overall brain health is always a good idea, considering how much the brain does for us every ...
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Seasonal Cycles :: Deepen into Winter
At this time of year, water freezes, and plants store energy in their roots. Winter is considered a time of reflection, deep receptivity, and building potency. The season of winter asks us to slow down and store up. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, this season is related to the water ...
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Seasonal Cycles :: Release into Fall
Today I walked in the forest. Surrounded by soaked, verdant leaves, I listened to the crows talk to one another and observed the earth heavy with dark soil and moss. And now I’m here, at home, with the comfort of a hot teapot, wrapped in blankets as I listen to ...
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Nutritive Herbs for Everyday Health
My favourite herbal medicines to discuss are a wide-ranging group of herbs that are very safe and super nutritious. Tonic herbs are full of life-giving and life-building nutrients. They help to build vitality and provide protection. These herbs work on many different levels; the organ and immune systems often benefit, ...
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