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One of my kiddos woke up recently with a swollen, red, itchy eye. As a nurse and herbalist, my first step is not to head to the doctor but to search my herbal apothecary for something […]

A few years ago, I shared a photo on Instagram talking about the only two cough syrups I keep stocked in my natural medicine cabinet — one for dry coughs and one for wet coughs. […]

Autumn is a dry season, and with the temperatures changing back and forth from warm to cold so frequently, we can often suffer with a dry, sore throat.I shared my go-to herbal formula for these […]

Fall brings with it falling leaves, cool nights, and the first hints of winter’s chill in the air. To help keep you warm and boost your immune system during the change of seasons, try making your own herbal honey to use in tea or to flavor your snacks with its delicious combination of flavors from […]

Cold and flu season is here, and I’ve been prepping my autumn natural medicine cabinet for weeks now. One thing you’ll find in it is this Vitamin C Elderberry Oxymel for an added vitamin C boost on days where my diet has been less than sufficient. Did you know that vitamin C is a helpful […]

In lew of Memorial Day and the upcoming Herbal Summer School Workshops – two of which I’m teaching (one on making your own tea blends and another on how to make botanical mixed drinks) – I thought it would be fun to share how to make herbal sun tea with you, as this type of preparation is applicable for […]