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Botanical alchemy in a modern world
THE TONIC OF THE WILDERNESS
“We need the tonic of wildness...At the same time that we are earnest to explore and learn all things, we require that all things be mysterious and unexplorable, that land and sea be indefinitely wild, unsurveyed and unfathomed by us because unfathomable. We can never have enough of nature.”
~Henry David Thoreau
Here’s a guide to some of my favorite medicinal plants while forest foraging in the Pacific Northwest…
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Ready to reflect, assess, and refresh your life? Trying just a few of these techniques can get you on the path to renewed wellness.
Ready to reflect, assess, and refresh your life? Trying just a few of these techniques can get you on the path to renewed wellness…
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TEA TIME
Imagine a refreshing cup of white tea infused with fresh peaches and a hint of mint while reading your usual morning blog or perhaps a cup of chamomile tea with a pinch of lemon while taking an evening bath. The great thing about tea is the endless options as a delicious drink or an herbal elixir.
Imagine a refreshing cup of white tea infused with fresh peaches and a hint of mint while reading your usual morning blog or perhaps a cup of chamomile tea with a pinch of lemon while taking an evening bath…
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SKIN THERAPY
In addition to providing the body external protection, skin has a variety of functions, including removing waste through the pores, supporting vitamin D production, and giving the sense of touch.
Who doesn’t want gorgeous, glowing skin? Many people associate a radiant complexion with good overall health, and they’re right…
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NATURE’S APHRODISIACS
Physical touch and pleasure are some of the best activities to improve the overall health of your body and mind. And these natural aphrodisiacs will enhance desire, improve enjoyment, and boost sensation. Try them alone or with your partner for maximum results.
Physical touch and pleasure are some of the best activities to improve the overall health of your body and mind…
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BE PREPARED
Go into this season prepared with a cupboard stocked with healing remedies for common ailments. Here are some beneficial and easy herbs to support your mind and body through the fall and winter months.
It’s the time of year when leaves transform into vibrant hues, sweaters come out of storage, and the air becomes refreshingly crisp…
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ON THE GO
1/2 of an avocado decreased appetite by 40%
Feeling hungry? Eat an avocado! The Nutrition Journal recently published a study that found adults who added 1/2 of an avocado to their lunch decreased their appetite by 40% for up to 3 hours…
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CHAMOMILE
(Matricaria recutita)
PART USED: Flower
Bisabolol
Farnesine
Pinene
Anthemal
Spiroether
Angelic acid
Chamomile certainly isn't just your grandmother's evening tea anymore! This sweet smelling tea has a long history that goes way back to ancient..
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THE BENEFITS
Found from bogs all around the world that are rich in vitamins, minerals, and extracts from a multitude of plants that reflect the environment and not its present day pollution.
Mud & peat baths offer many therapeutic benefits from detoxification to immune stimulation…
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ROSEHIOP SEED OIL
The oil contains large amounts of vitamin A and retinoic acid which have been proven to reduce fine wrinkles, improve pigmentation, and the texture of skin.
Besides the luxury of the fragrance and the sheer beauty of the delicate petals, I'm amazed at how effective rose hip seed oil is at erasing all those years of careless sunbathing in my teens…
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BRING THE HEAT
These spices are able to bring more blood flow to the surface of your body which creates instant warmth on chilly days- that’s why we classify them as “warming herbs”
Burrrrr! It's time to stock your pantry full of warming herbs that give you that extra cozy feeling…
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DANDELIONS (Taraxacum officinale)
PART USED: leaf, root, & flower
Dandelions (Taraxacum officinale) dare to grow anywhere whether it's in the middle of the city or out in the country, they're very hardy and perhaps that is why they offer us so many health benefits…
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THE BASICS
Eat a fresh diet rich in veggies and fruits
Support Elimination Pathways
Support and Balance Hormones
Okay, maybe this is a little easier said than done! To create a lasting change in your diet slowly integrate more fresh foods into your diet…
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CRANBERRY SALAD
Cranberry salad is a dish that most people are familiar with and it's great for you too... well, at least my version!
Most of the time when we think of traditional dishes during the holiday season, "healthy" is usually not the first word that comes to mind…
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MY FAMOUS RECIPE
Okay, so most of my close friends know that cooking has never been my strength except for the occasional raw "cooking", my famous beet salad, and juicing. This recipe for Raw Vegan Gingersnap cookies is so easy and they taste incredible so I had to share it with my fellow readers.
Okay, so most of my close friends know that cooking has never been my strength except for the occasional raw "cooking", my famous beet salad, and juicing…
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THE CIRCUIT
Hydrotherapy is essentially the use of water (hot or cold, ice or liquid) to treat and heal the body of aliments.
Hydrotherapy certainly isn’t a new type of treatment since it was first documented as far back as the 5th century B.C, but it is having a revitalization with the sprouting of new spas around the area…
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POTENT ANTIOXIDANT
It is found in the skin of red grapes, grape juice peanuts, and some berries including blueberries, billberries, and cranberries.
Resveratrol is believed to be responsible for "French Paradox" (how the french are able to smoke, drink, and eat red meat yet have a lower cardiovascular rate than the US)…
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FALL FOODS
Autumn feast means preparing meals with in-season fruits and vegetables.
Pomegranate: a potent antioxidant and high in fiber…
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FARMERS MARKET
IN-SEASON SHOPPING
Eating a diet from in-season fruits & veggies provides many benefits for you and the environment…
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Visiting a waterfall is a cleansing experience for the mind & the body by the sheer beauty of being there are also through the invigorating ions…
Read MoreMEDICINE WILD. curated by Dr. Michele Burklund. Dr. Michele Burklund perfectly blends the art of natural medicine into beautiful and inspiring health tips in her health and wellness website, Medicine Wild. Learn about natural remedies, DIY treatments, naturopathic lifestyles, and more