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Food as Medicine, Enjoyment as Nourishment “If I bought this, I would just use it as a drink mixer…” she says with amusement, shaking the bottle of Elderberry Syrup after sipping down a tiny cup full. “But that can’t be good for me…”  This exact comment is so common, we could attribute it to countless customers. The amusement always grows […]

Spring detoxification The transition from winter to spring marks the movement from a season of rest and reflection into a season of movement and growth. This outer transition is exemplified by melting snow and the first shoots and buds showing themselves. Our bodies are a microcosm of the earth. So just as the gardener will

Herbs for Seasonal Transitions Seasonal transitions are the most important time to ally with plants. They help us make a graceful transition from the inside out! From Elderberry Syrup to nourishing herbal infusions, incorporating herbs into your daily routine is simple and enjoyable. Elderberry Syrup for Autumn Immune Support During the Fall, we want to support

Natural Remedies for Pain Relief Aches and pains are often a part of life, for the young and old, healthy and ill alike. Whether it’s a bruised knee or tight shoulders, life hurts sometimes! Tension and tumbles affect us all. Pain is our body’s way of asking for attention. Listen up! Something is not right!

Elderberry Tonic: What is it? In Western Herbalism, any herb that is a “tonic” is strengthening and revitalizing for a particular body system. Elderberries are a fabulous tonic for our immune system. Elderberries happen to ripen at the end of summer, just before warm days give way to Autumn snuggles and sniffles. Isn’t nature so

Let’s face it – modern life can be pretty darn stressful. Crazy work expectations, noisy traffic, bright lights after sunset. If you aren’t careful, our senses can be constantly assaulted by all kinds of stressors. Many of us are aware of this, and take daily steps to reduce and address the effects of this stress:

Happy Friday, dear friend! This snowy week marked the halfway point between the winter solstice + summer equinox. Can you believe that? We’re at winter’s midpoint, known to some as “Imbolc”.  Believe it or not, deep below our feet, Mother Earth is awakening from her restful slumber.  I like to think of Imbolc as Springs’

Spring – the time when everything is green and growing. You too, might feel your “sap rising”, so to speak! When the temperatures start to lift and the days begin to lengthen, so too does our desire to move, create, grow, and play.  Herbs are well-suited to support your transition into the season of rebirth.

Sleep – it’s more than how you spend your nights. Sleep enables so many important functions: the production of numerous important hormones, our creative thinking abilities, regulating our metabolism, and it even impacts our immune system function. What’s more exciting than that? Dreaming! Our dream time is powerful and sacred. Some call it “overnight therapy“!