Browsing: African Remedies
As we enter the season of changing temperatures, pollen floods and biting insects, I urge you to remember our old…
When someone asks me what I do, it’s hard to answer. I usually say, “I help people have babies” –…
Now that the super-powerful winter is over, there are only a few months left before the brutal heat of summer…
There are herbs that seem to have a bad reputation, no matter how useful they are. Some of these particularly…
As Thanksgiving approaches, I feel the energy of excitement and warmth building in so many homes. Families prepare to gather,…
3. Blanching vs. Quick Freezing: Which is Best?When I first learned how to freeze green peppers, I discovered that there…
Google the words “what should I eat while trying to get pregnant” and you’ll come back with hundreds of opinions,…
Fresh vs. Dried Evergreens: Which to Use?Fresh evergreens are excellent for many herbal preparations. Fresh sprigs are ideal for infusing…
We find balance in summer weather by eating foods that are bitter (cooling, moist), such as: unsweetened cacao, olives, dandelion,…
Feeling stressed and nervous is not uncommon during pregnancy, as a woman’s body, hormones, identity and relationships change. Pregnancy is…