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Single-Herb Medicines vs. Multi-Herb Formulas

Press the play button to listen to the audio recording of this blog post. Are multi-herb formulas better than single-herb medicines? Sometimes, one herb is exactly what you need. But in some situations, you need a whole herbal team on your side. In this blog we explore when to choose single-herb medicines vs. multi-herb formulas,…

seed approach for kids

The S.E.E.D. Approach for Kids – A Holistic Immune Defence Guide

In September, we leave the carefree summer days behind and return to classrooms, playgrounds, team sports, and birthday parties. With the return to routine, parents’ want to feel confident that they have done what they can to protect kids’ health. To help with this, we’ve pulled together a simple kid’s version of our holistic S.E.E.D….

SEED Approach for Strong Immune System

The S.E.E.D. Approach – Our Simple, Holistic Guide to Staying Healthy

If the last few years have taught us anything, it is to prioritize our health and look for ways to protect ourselves and our loved ones. To stay healthy, it is critical to be proactive by building a strong immune system and being prepared to fight back against infections that can quickly be passed around….

Head Lice – Natural Treatment and Prevention with Tea Tree Essential Oil

Head Lice – Natural Treatment and Prevention with Tea Tree Essential Oil

Something almost every family deals with at some point is head lice – an extremely common and highly transmissible problem, especially among kids congregating in school, daycare and summer camps. These tiny insects feed on blood from the scalp – and while they don’t carry any bacterial or viral illnesses with them, they can cause…

Herbal Medicine and Supplements

Can You Take Herbs with Supplements and Medication?

Press the play button to listen to the audio recording of this blog post. Are concerns about supplements and medication interactions preventing you from trying plant medicine? We get it. There’s a lot of confusing information out there. At St. Francis Herb Farm, our goal is to empower you on your health journey. In this…

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Men’s Health – Plant Medicine for Prevention and Performance

Like women, men encounter specific gender-related health challenges throughout life – and three common concerns many men face are cardiovascular issues, enlarged prostate, and poor resiliency and performance. Prevention is key for these health issues! They can all occur to some degree with aging, but are often exacerbated by poor diet and sedentary, high-stress lifestyles….

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Herbal Support for a Healthy Pain-Free Cycle

Herbal Help for Menstrual Issues On average, a woman will menstruate over 450 times throughout the fertile “childbearing years” – which make up a significant phase of her life!  The monthly menstrual cycle is governed by hormones and brings natural, mild emotional and physical variations with its distinct phases. However, many women regularly experience a…

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Women’s Health – Herbs to Balance and Support

Smooth Transitions – Herbal Support for Every Phase of Women’s Lives Women’s health is unique – and ever changing! While there is a beauty to the way women’s bodies transition throughout life, these changes aren’t always smooth.  Menstrual cycles can be uncomfortable and unpredictable, changing over time, and, when these cycles cease, the process of menopause often comes with disrupting –…

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