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Happy New Year’s Eve, friends! Do you have plans for the evening? We definitely do, even though our plans are looking a bit different than they have in the past. This year, we’re staying in and celebrating New Year’s on the couch! I have a soup and sourdough loaf ready for dinner. I have all […]

Can I ask you 3 simple questions? First, do you have any of the following symptoms? gas/bloating constipation depression/anxiety brain fog vitamin/mineral deficiencies (specifically vitamin D, K, B12, B7, and magnesium) acne/eczema autoimmune issues such as rheumatoid arthritis or irritable bowel syndrome sugar/carb cravings Next, do you have chronic stress in your life?  Lastly, have […]

Spring, as you know, is a time of new growth in the plant world, and with all of this growth comes many spring herbs, such as alterative herbs, that benefit our body after the long, dark days of winter. These herbs are particularly helpful when it comes to supporting the body in its efforts to […]

Traditionally, winter has always been a time to slow down and rest. The days are short, and the nights are long. The weather is typically cooler. We go out less, and we tend to eat heartier foods. When we do get together with others, our celebrations are festive and meaningful. We show our gratefulness by […]

Dandelion is a tenacious herb. It grows almost year-round here in East Tennessee, and it can grow nearly everywhere. Yes, you can even push back the snow and often find dandelion greens beneath. You can poison it, smother it, or pull it, but eventually, it will pop back up. Instead of hating it, why not […]

Some people feel depressed on rainy days, but I quite like them. In fact, some of my favorite memories from college were those rainy days when everyone dressed down in warm, comfy clothes, came to class with umbrellas dripping with rain and steaming cups of coffee in hand and tucked themselves up tightly in chairs […]