An Essential Oil Blend To Open Your Sinuses
With cold and flu season now in full swing — as well as the lingering pandemic — there are a lot of stuffy noses and scratchy throats. And if you have young, school-age children like me, you’re even more susceptible to these common seasonal symptoms… Congestion is no fun, and can actually be painful. However, you may be able to find relief with something as simple as essential oils. They may be “small,” but they are mighty. Today, we have an essential oil blend to share with you... [Read more...]
A Breathing Practice To Calm Your Mind
Today we’re going to embark on a journey into India – to learn a powerful breathing practice that’s easy to do. It will calm your heart and quiet your mind… The technique is called Nadi Shodhana Pranayama, or alternate nostril breathing. In Sanskrit, the word “Nadi” means channel or flow, the word “Shodhana” means clarifying or purifying, and “Pranayama” means to take control of one’s breath. During this practice, you’ll experience a sense of ... [Read more...]
A Delicious Spice Blend That Boosts Immunity [Recipe!]
For thousands of years, the many herbs and spices of the Far East have brought an aromatic and flavorful punch to Indian cuisine. In more recent years however, science has proven that these spices also possess a host of medicinal qualities. One particular spice blend sits on the shelves of many kitchens across South Asia, revered for its slight sweet and savory character, as well as its abundance of health benefits… I’m talking about garam masala. At my house, garam masala is our ... [Read more...]
A Powerful “Heal-All” Herb From Hawaii
There are thousands of medicinal herbs on this planet, but one in particular seems to be all the rage these days… I’m talking about turmeric, also known as the “Golden Goddess” in India. Today, we’re going to bring you all the way to the small Pacific island of Kauai to give you an up close look at this powerful “heal-all” herb. A number of years ago, my friends Genna and Doug moved their family to a large and lush farmland in Kauai, Hawaii to start ... [Read more...]
6 Mighty Mushrooms For Immune Health
We humans have been foraging for medicinal mushrooms for thousands of years. They could be found in the apothecaries of Ancient Greece and Rome, the Taoist healing temples of early China and are now back in high demand here in the Western World. This innate love of mushrooms is shared by just about every culture on earth – why? Because these mysterious organisms contain powerful medicines that can keep you free of illness. Perhaps the most fascinating aspect of mushrooms is that they are ... [Read more...]
A Delicious Remedy for Cold and Flu
I have a special treat for you today — a recipe for an herbal remedy that combines gut-supporting apple cider vinegar with powerful herbs to give you a big immunity boost… I’m talking about Fire Cider! Apple cider vinegar is a jack-of-all-trades that brings your body back into homeostasis by introducing healthy bacteria to your microbiome — which largely controls the health of your immune system. When you add more healing herbs to the mix – like garlic, ginger, turmeric,... [Read more...]
A Delicious DIY Herbal Healing Broth
I’ve got a delicious and nutritious treat to share with you today! Our resident herbalist Tara has put together a video for an easy-to-make medicinal broth that’s packed with healing ingredients. (The best part is that you can tweak it to fit your family’s dietary needs and tastebuds, which is always a plus.) Drinking herbal broth on a regular basis is one of the simplest ways to get concentrated herbal healing into your diet every day. Whether you put some in a bottle and drink it at ... [Read more...]
7 Anti-Aging Secrets From Ancient India
As far as I know, the elixir of immortality and the fountain of youth haven’t quite been discovered yet. But gosh… there is an awful LOT we can do to preserve that wonderful vital energy and sparkling quality we call “youthfulness” well into our golden years. I’m talking about your late 70s, 80s and maybe even 90s. A remarkable secret to preserving this vitality lies in the powerful practice of Ayurveda. Ayurveda (meaning “knowledge of life”) is an ancient medicinal system with ... [Read more...]
A Wise Woman’s Rite Of Passage
“The longest way round is the shortest way home.” — C.S. Lewis This idea of finding our way back home to ourselves is nothing new. In many native cultures in North and South America, a young person’s rite of passage – sometimes referred to as a ‘vision quest’ – is anything but a shortcut. A vision quest requires the seeker to go to an isolated location and engage in prayer while forgoing food and water for a period of up to several days. During this time, the... [Read more...]
A Delicious Chaga Latte Recipe (Tons Of Healing Benefits)
We love mushrooms in my house. I’m not talking about the mushrooms you buy at your local grocer (although, we love those too!)… I’m talking about the superfood variety, such as the chaga mushroom. My wife and I often use chaga as a natural afternoon pick-me-up in the form of tea (yes, mushroom tea), as well as a seasonal remedy for boosting our immune systems. It truly works wonders at fending off straggling germs during flu season. Haven’t heard of chaga before? It’s one of ... [Read more...]
3 Ancient Medicines That Already Live In Your Home
Every week, we receive emails from folks who are on the hunt for that one exotic herb that will solve all their problems. Maybe it can only be found in the mountains of Mongolia… or along the shores of the Caspian Sea. Our first question is always the same. “Have you explored the powerful herbal remedies that are available in your neck of the woods yet?” More often than not, the answer is no. We tend to forget about the effective natural medicines that can be found around your ... [Read more...]
5 Delicious Calming Foods (+ Recipes!)
I grew up in my mom’s New England restaurant, and the kitchen has always been my sanctuary. The ritual of making a meal, in and of itself, can bring calmness and deeper connection — but when you prepare herb-infused foods that relax the body, as well as the mind and spirit, you’ve got the perfect dish. It’s easy to forget to eat… or to eat too much… when we’re stressed. That’s one of the #1 reasons that people experience both weight fluctuation and illness during intense ... [Read more...]