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Plants Make People Happy
Plants Make People Happy! They sure do! I was out and about one day and I came across this display at a grocery store. I passed it by, but it lingered in my head because plants do make me happy. I turned around, went back to the display and took this picture of...
Myths in Herbal Medicine: Herbs are natural, so they are safe
Herbs are natural, they can be found throughout the world and people use them everyday for food or medicinal purposes. But does that make them safe all the time? Some people have the misconception that because herbs are natural, they must be safe to use. For the most...
Myths in Herbal Medicine – Herbs Haven’t Been “Studied”
Where are the studies? I have been asked so many times "Has it been studied?", referring to the herb or herbs I was recommending. Herbs have been known for thousands of years for their healing properties. If they hadn't worked, the knowledge would not have been...
The Power of a Nature Walk
Nature walks can be very powerful. They can be a form of therapy. A way to calm the mind and spirit. I was sitting in the kitchen one morning having breakfast and catching up on emails. Outside the snow was slowing falling to the ground....
Mugwort – More Then Just the Dream Plant
Mugwort, Artemesia vulgarisis, most commonly known as the plant for dreams. As the name suggests, this herb effects the subconscious and promotes vivid dreams. It is named after Artemis, the Greek goddess of the moon and hunt and has a rich history in many herbal...
Mulled Wine – history, herbs and health
What is Mulled Wine? The simple definition of what a mulled wine is, is taking red wine, heating it up and adding spices to it. But as we all know, we like to "spice" things up and create something with a little more pizzaz. And so the creation of a multitude of...