Holistic Winter Survival Tips The winter months and lack of sunlight lead many people (adults as well as children), into a seasonal depression. Coupled with it being cold and flu season, and the stress of the holidays (money flowing out for gifts and obligatory travel; too much sugar and party food), and the stage is Continue reading
Healing With Plants
Stress Be Gone: Part Two
Stress Be Gone: Part Two Tension is who you think you should be. Relaxation is who you are. – Chinese Prover Some great tips to deal with unwanted stress from daily life. Herbal Teas: Brewing up a soothing cup of tea is a calming, peace-inducing ritual in itself. If you can, find loose leaves, that Continue reading
Autumn Equinox Re-Balancing
Celebrate Autumn Equinox with these Re-Balancing Tips Autumnal Equinox is the seasonal balancing of day and night (they are equal in length). If you are interested in aligning yourself more with the turning of the seasons, there are some beautiful things to embrace in that pursuit. Prioritizing how to re-balance yourself in terms of workloads, “me time”, Continue reading
Herb Drying 101
Herb Drying 101 Herb Drying For Beginners The classic picture in most people’s minds of dried herbs has them hanging in bunches from broad wooden beams in a gloriously rustic kitchen. Hanging herbs to dry is one way to go, and if you have a naturally sunny and hot location for them, it should Continue reading