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Healing in the Water: The Benefits of Herbal Baths for the Whole Family
There’s something sacred about soaking in a warm bath — it’s a ritual that soothes the body, calms the mind, and reconnects us with ourselves. But when you add herbs, oils, salts, and intention to the water, your bath becomes more than just self-care — it becomes medicine. As a naturopathic wellness guide, nurse, and…
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A Change in Season: Spring
Harnessing the Power of Common Herbs for Wellness As we bid farewell to the last whispers of winter, the arrival of spring brings with it a sense of awakening, renewal and rejuvenation. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! This season of awakening is not just a visual feast for the eyes with its explosion of colors but also…
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Green Sea Moss: Vibrant Superfood from the Sea
Are you looking for a natural daily vitamin? Do you use sea moss? My family and I have used sea moss for about two years now and as a mom I love it. Our family usually switches between purple a gold but, have recently discovered the benefits of Green Sea Moss. Green Sea Moss, a…
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Nutmeg: The Hidden Herbal Gem for Holistic Wellbeing
Nutmeg is one of my favorite spices in the fall season. I will often times place this herb in cookies to give them a special flavor (and it is one of my secret ingredients). More than just a culinary spice on a spice rack, nutmeg holds a treasure full of health benefits for health just…
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Mullein
Mullein: Nature’s Gift for Respiratory Health and Beyond In the vast tapestry of herbal remedies, Mullein stands out as a versatile and potent herb. Mullein quickly became one of my favorite herbs after discovering it randomly growing in our neighborhood (ironically at a time when my family needed it most). Known scientifically as Verbascum thapsus,…
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Spring Seasonal Wellness- A Cup of Tea
Springtime is here!!! Now is the time we begin to see the early blooms to symbolize the coming of a new season, the birds and animals beginning to emerge, and the beginning on increased energy to get out and explore. As we welcome the change in the season it is important to give your body…
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Natural Remedies for Common Symptoms
As we continue to move through this crisis, it is critical not to panic and instead take each day at a time. As we self quarantine ourselves and find almost everything has been purchased in stores from essentials to seemingly outlandish items, it is important to remember we can make some items ourselves with things…
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Protecting Yourself from the Coronavirus
What is happening… The recent news regarding has some people in a near panic and others dismissing information. The reality is the World Health Organization (WHO) classifies this outbreak as a pandemic and public health emergency. The word pandemic only refers to the geographic spread of disease. As announcements are made by the WHO, other countries,…
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Sage Essential Oil
The Sage plant (also known as Salvia Sclarea) has been used throughout history for a variety of reasons: as a ritual to cleanse an area of evil, aid with digestive problems, seasoning, hormonal health, visual problems, improve memory…the list goes on. The name/ word sage comes from the Latin word salvia meaning “healing plant” or…
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Medicine Cabinet Oils
Many people wonder what essential oils can be used for and what benefit is it to use them instead of other items. Aside from using essential oils to aid in the maintenance and healing of your body; many use them the replace routine medicines which are in your cabinet at home. Think about what medications…