Identification, harvesting, and medicinal properties of salal, a Pacific Northwest evergreen shrub with a long history in traditional herbal medicine.
Herbal Focus: Salal, Gaultheria shallon
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Herbal Focus: Sunflower, Helianthus spp.
Sunflowers are beautiful, a medicinal, plant and a great food source for everyone, making these spectacular plants a beneficial addition to your home garden.
Herbal Focus: Redbud (Eastern) Cercis canadensis
This Spring Showstopper is More Than Just Another Pretty Face That brilliant pink tree you see every spring isn’t just pretty — it’s immensely practical. From immune-supporting blossoms to respiratory-soothing inner bark, redbud is a beautiful reminder that some of...
Herbal Focus: American Licorice Glycyrrhiza lepidota
Licorice root may be your new favorite if you are looking for a natural way to soothe cold symptoms, ease respiratory tension, and calm pain.
Herbal Focus: GoldenrodSolidago spp.
Late summer’s bright yellow goldenrod is a versatile wild flower with a long history of medicinal and culinary use.
Herbal Focus: Horseradish Armoracia rusticana
Horseradish might be known as a fiery condiment, but it’s also a powerful herbal remedy with a long history of medicinal use.
Valley Fever: The Soil-Borne Illness That’s Often Mistaken for the Flu
Learn more about lifestyle habits and herbal remedies that can help prevent severe Valley Fever and hasten recovery.
Herbal Focus: Lungwort Lichen Lobaria pulmonaria
Learn about lungwort, a lichen that grows with a leaf-like structure and is outstanding for treating lungs and digestive complaints.
Tuberculosis Is On The Rise — Don’t Overlook These 3 Natural Lung Allies
Tuberculosis, an airborne contagious disease, remains the deadliest infectious disease in recorded human history.
Is Colostrum the Key to Better Health?
Let’s look at what the science has to say about the beneficial properties of colostrum and if it truly lives up to the hype.
Flow into Wellness: Yoga for Better Lymphatic Circulation and Immunity
A yoga practice can help you navigate the cold and influenza season, while staying healthy, happy and fit.
Is Your Wardrobe Making You Sick? The Truth About Synthetic Fabrics
Another aspect of the “fast fashion” problem: the trade-off between inexpensive clothing and its impact on physical and environmental health.
The Hidden Dangers of Wildfire Smoke: Here’s How to Lessen the Health Impact
With the wildfire season beginning to ramp up in the northern hemisphere, protecting the health of you and your family has most likely come front and center of concern. Considering wildfires are bigger, more severe, and increasingly common in the Western United States...
Here’s Why SARS Can Cause Poor Sleep For Months — And What To Do About It
The Relationship Between Immunity, Illness, & Sleep Science has long established poor sleep impacts your immunity and can create the perfect storm for illness. Be that as it may, research is coming to light demonstrating that disrupted sleep doesn't necessarily make...
My Favorite Autumn Detox Routine — Here’s Why You Should Try It Too. Recipe Included!
A fall detox focuses on removing the busyness of the summer months and nourishing your system so you can navigate the fall and winter.
Seasonal Health: Autumn
Nicole’s favorite methods for creating balance during autumn, strengthening yourself against contagious illness, and fortifying your lungs.