Archive for the "Herbal Apothecary" Category

Herbal Spotlight~ Nettles

Botanical name – Urtica dioica, Urtica urens Health Benefits Ahhchooo! Don’t let the last few weeks of winter get you down. Boost your system with the medicinal herb, Stinging Nettles. Nettles are wonderful detoxifying tonic herb to use as a spring cleanser to assist the body in clearing out waste accumulated over winter.

Chocolate Truffles

Why We Live for and Love Chocolate Chocolate is, has been, and will probably always be one of the most amazing foods on the planet. It is an aphrodisiac, an anti-oxidant, mood lifter and is really the only true path to forgiveness! On a recent jaunt to San Francisco, it was recommended that my husband Read more…

Decongestion & Cough Relief Tea

Help is on the way for those who may be suffering with cold and flu related respiratory congestion and rattling cough or if you are plagued with dreaded seasonal allergy symptoms.

Nicest Way To Send a Thank-You-Note

Whatever the reason to send a thank you note, appreciation, or even a little love letter, it’s a nice gesture in our email – text worshiping world to actually make your own envelope and card and send it snail mail or even better, hand deliver!

Winter Hair Care- Restorative Hair Oil

Dry cold winter weather can strip your hair of its natural oils leaving your locks like fly away frizz. If this happens to you or your loved ones, help is on the way. Dry, brittle hair is susceptible to damage so keep hair healthy by trimming ends regularly, wearing hats and scarves outside to protect Read more…

Remedies For A Night of Revelry

Heal Your Hangover and Start the New Year Bright Whether you are one of the smart and well disciplined to ring in the New Year with a morning chakra balancing meditation or are one of the ones who will be suffering a worthwhile headache, we have the insights and cures to start 2011 healthy and Read more…

The New Age of Peace

May we find in our hearts the space to honor the mother earth upon which we live, reminding us of the sacredness of life during the darkest and longest nights of the year. Wishing you blessings of joy, peace, and happiness this Winter’s Solstice.

DIY Holiday Craft ~ Create garlands, wreaths, and swags

Bring the rustic beauty of nature to your home by making a garland, wreath or swag. I was inspired to write about this DIY project by my dear friend Heather who created a lovely swag for our host at our annual Friendsgiving celebration. It’s a fun and creative craft to make,

Fermentation Nation

Did you know that 80% of your immune system is located in the digestive tract? Since that’s the case, it’s really important to keep those pipes healthy, especially during the winter months, when we can be more susceptible to contracting illnesses. So what to do, you ask?

Ancient Healing Through Breath

Breathing. We do it all day long but how often do we actually pay attention and bring our awareness to the quality of our breath? We often forget what the ancients knew; how we breathe is directly connected to our emotional, physical and mental states of being.