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When I made the decision to go to school to study herbs at The Herbal Academy, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I’d already been studying and using herbs for quite some time, and with my background as a registered nurse I already knew a lot about the way the body and disease worked. Of […]

For most first-time herbal users, herbal dosage is a big deal and feels like a complicated matter. It can make you feel stuck and many times discourage you from moving forward using herbs. Don’t worry though. You are not alone. The more you use herbs and the more familiar you become with them, the less […]

When you’re new to herbs, many things can be intimidating. One of the most uncertain areas for many new herbalists is understanding herbal safety. Today, I want to address this concern by discussing the safety track records of herbs compared to modern medicines and how to ensure that you’re using herbs as safely as possible for […]

It’s time for another book club read this month, and I think you natural mamas are gonna love this one! Not only is it a great read now, but it’s a great resource to use again and again with your family. When trying to find an e-book for us to read this month, I was […]

Author, Kristen Michaelis, is a homeschooling mother, author and nutrition educator. She is also the voice behind the popular website, FoodRenegade.com. This past month, I’ve been using her book, Real Food Nutrition FOR KIDS in my own home, and today I’m here to share my thoughts about it with you.

Herbs are plants with living, active, vital properties, and as soon as the plant is harvested, it starts to die and so does everything in it. Luckily there are ways to preserve the plant so that it can be stored and used later. However, you have to store the preserved plant materials so that there’s no […]