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The month of October is full of parties and snacks, but unfortunately, the vast majority of these holiday season treats are storebought and full of unhealthy ingredients like processed sugar. Now that I’m a natural mama, I don’t want to be feeding my little guy all the same junk I grew up on. Here are […]

Did you know that 10,000,000 doctor visits every year are for urinary tract infections and that 1 out of 5 women will have one UTI in their lifetime (National Kidney Foundation, 2010).   This month’s Herbal Education post is not necessarily about UTIs, but it is focused on the entire urinary system and how herbs can be […]

Pumpkin season is in full swing as fall reaches its height. Stores are overflowing with pumpkin-flavored delicacies and delights. Despite its popularity and cultural status in the United States, the domesticated pumpkin actually originates from Mexico. This should be no surprise to anyone who’s done serious Mexican cooking; there is no shortage of pumpkin recipes […]

When I was little there was nothing better than my mama tucking me into my cozy bed at night with freshly washed sheets and blankets pulled up around my neck. I would snuggle my head into my pillow and breathe in the fresh scent of fabric softener. Yes, I was raised in a home where […]

Chai is a sweet beverage steeped in tradition. For many tea lovers, chai has meant a trip to the coffee shop or a simple tea bag steeped in milk. However, making your own authentic Indian chai with fragrant spices, creamy milk, and syrupy honey is actually quite simple. Just imagine the smell of cardamom and […]

It always seems that as soon as school is back in session, I start thinking of all things fall. You know, cool weather, leaves changing, fall baking recipes, and cold and flu season. With thoughts of cold and flu season on my mind, I immediately start thinking of the things I need to have on […]