From Beach to Pool to Patio Everyone looks forward to summertime! A respite from the cold weather and flu viruses (for the most part), farm stands, festivals, camping – the list goes on! That said, some common issues can hold you back from enjoying all of summers delights! Here’s our herbal summertime guide for helping you avoid common issues that can arise. Fun (and safety) in the sun! …
Black cohosh (Actaea racemosa) is a perennial flowering herb that is a member of the buttercup (Ranunculaceae) family. It bears characteristic spikes of small, white, fragrant flower clusters called “racemes”. Plants can grow up to 4 to 6 feet in height and take about 3 years to mature. Common names: black cohosh, black bugbane, black snakeroot, rattle-top, or fairy candle. The name “cohosh” is thought to be derived from Algonquian (Eastern Abenaki / Penobscot) ‘*kkwὰhas’, meaning…
The Connection Between Detox and Women’s Hormonal Health Hormones sometimes get blamed for things like mood swings, acne, and questionable decision making. But hormones also deserve credit! They help regulate us around the clock, give us the sensitivity to react to our environment, the ability to form deep connections and bring life into the world! These “chemical messengers” also determine our appetites, metabolism, sleep quality, stress responses and influence our mood, weight and…
Your skin is an expression of your inner health and one of your body’s main lines of protection against the outer world. Common skin issues can often be attributed to underlying factors including dehydration, illness, inflammation, nutrient deficiencies or exposure to harmful conditions like oxidative damage. As the health of your skin is influenced by both internal and external factors, it makes sense to approach maintaining skin health and treating issues through both avenues. Inner Defense: Skin Defend…
The First Dandelion “Simple and fresh and fair from winter’s close emerging, As if no artifice of fashion, business, politics, had ever been, Forth from its sunny nook of shelter’d grass—innocent, golden, calm as the dawn, The spring’s first dandelion shows its trustful face. Walt Whitman Dandelions (Taraxacum officinale) are a harbinger of warming earth and brighter days, and a…
Oregano (Origanum vulgare L.) is a flowering plant that is a member of the mint family. It is a woody perennial and bears spiky flowers that can range in colour from purple to pink to white. This is one of the world’s most popular culinary herbs – the very same variety of oregano that is a staple in spice racks…
All living things – plants, animals, ecosystems – are susceptible to the shifts of climate, light, temperature and rhythms of the year’s seasons – this includes us! Ancient healing traditions around the world are heavily influenced by the seasons. Ayurvedic, Western First Nations and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) all consider each season in their healing modalities as integral influences on health and wellbeing. The transitional times between the seasons also affect us, as a period of both growth and vulnerability as our environment changes. Earth lies at the center of…
Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) is a tree or shrub that is a member of the rose family. It bears pointy-edged leaves and blossoms of white or light pink in the spring, bearing bright red berry-like fruits in the autumn. Distribution: Hawthorns grow in northern temperate zones across North America, Europe, North Africa and Asia. They can grow in a variety of conditions, thriving in hedgerows, field edges, and rocky soil. Common Names: …
Make staying healthy a treat for kiddos with a simple and fun recipe for Healthy Immunity Gummies! Recipe Yields 21 gummies Ingredients: Method: Note: it’s important to strain berry mixture to remove seeds. Gently mashing the berry mixture during cooking will help with the straining. Learn more about how Deep Immune® keeps natural defences strong and other fun ways for the family to take their daily dose: Deep Immune Your…
Herbs That Help Soothe, Moisturize and Protect! Winter can take a toll on skin health and appearance. Cold air, harsh winds, drying heat systems and hot baths and showers can all disrupt the skin barrier, strip moisture and trigger rashes Dry Skin The outermost layer structure of skin resembles bricks and mortar, with the mortar being made of natural oils and lipids, contributing to a health barrier function and appearance to the skin. Dry skin…
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