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Elderberry syrup is a staple in most natural homes as fall approaches. This is because elderberries are known to stimulate the immune system and help the body better defend itself against germs it comes into contact with. It’s great for all ages, and it’s definitely not one of those preparations you have to force your […]

If I could pick one thing that I do every year to prepare my family for cold and flu season, it would be stocking up on an Immune Boosting tincture. Now don’t get me wrong… I love using garlic during this time of the year too, especially since it has awesome antibacterial properties, but when […]

Herbal preparations don’t have to taste so disgusting your kids (or husbands 😉) refuse to take them. In fact, the are some preparations that they’ll likely ask you to give them — namely herbal honey and syrups. Today I want to explain why these sweet preparations work so well, share some simple herbal honey and […]

In the beginning… of herbalism that is… it’s not uncommon to feel overwhelmed. There are so many people sharing online, so many books to read, so many schools teaching different approaches. Today, I want to cut through the overwhelm and talk to you about what to focus on first as a family herbalist. What Family […]

Here we are, already at the point of mid-December, and I don’t know about you, but I can feel the rush of the holiday season weighing on my mind a bit more these days. Added stress can often deplete the immune system, and I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to be sick during […]

This week, I wanted to open the doors to my winter medicine cabinet and share a simple, practical checklist of the herbal recipes I like to keep on hand this time of the year as well as how I like to use each one. If you’ve been wanting to start a natural medicine cabinet that […]