Dr. Michele Burklund Tea Time BOTANICAL INFUSIONS — 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.

Botanical Tea Blends for Glowing Skin, Stress, and Women's Health

Dr. Michele Burklund April 24, 2020

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…

Dr. Michele Burklund, Clean Skincare — The sun brings life to the planet, and is needed for all life processes. Plants transform sunlight into energy, and, in turn, nourishment for a variety of animals-including us.

Sun Essentials, Soothing Plants, and Clean Sunscreen

Dr. Michele Burklund January 12, 2020

You've waited for this gorgeous weather all year long so you could finally get outside and soak up some rays. But is your skin as ready as you are?…

BREAK THE CYCLE

Many over-the-counter face washes strip the oil out of your skin which perpetuates the endless cycle! You go to bed with clean, tight, dry skin only to wake up with an oil slicked face. During the night the skin tries to rebalance but eventually over compensates for the lack of moisture.

Everyday Rituals: Replace Soap with Oil

Dr. Michele Burklund November 24, 2019

Doesn't it seem counter intuitive to apply oil to your face before bed instead of washing it with facial cleanser and then doing a little exfoliation?…

Dr. Michele Burklund Medicine Wild PUMPKIN — THE PULP

These gorgeous gourds help promote cell turnover, are rich in vitamin E, and provide a good dose of zinc.

The Best Kept Secret in Natural Skincare... Pumpkins

Dr. Michele Burklund October 25, 2019

Pumpkins are loaded with natural exfoliating acids and antioxidants which translates into smoother, brighter, glowing skin…

Dr. Michele Burklund Medicine Wild — GOTU KOLA
(Centella asiatica)

PART USED: Leaf & root
Pentacyclic triterpens
Asiaticosides
Medacassosides
Asiatic acids

Plant Monograph: Gotu Kola: A Little Known Secret To Fighting Wrinkles and Stretch Marks

Dr. Michele Burklund October 17, 2019

You shouldn't have to paralyze your face with toxins to look youthful…

Dr. Michele Burklund Founder of Medicine Wild — 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.

Magical Mud: detoxification benefits

Dr. Michele Burklund March 5, 2019

Mud & peat baths offer many therapeutic benefits from detoxification to immune stimulation…

The Natural Alternative to Retin-A: Rosehips

Dr. Michele Burklund March 5, 2019

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…

Michele Burklund Healthy Fashionista Herbs — 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”

Discover The Healing Power of Warming Herbs On Cold Winter Days

Dr. Michele Burklund December 27, 2018

Burrrrr! It's time to stock your pantry full of warming herbs that give you that extra cozy feeling…

Dr. Michele Burklund Medicine Wild Winter Skin Foods — COLD AIR

Did you know that the chilly winter air can deplete your skin of moisture resulting in a dull, even dry appearance?

Better Skin Habits: Winter Skin Superfoods

Dr. Michele Burklund December 3, 2018

Did you know that the chilly winter air can deplete your skin of moisture resulting in a dull, even dry appearance?…

Benefits of Olive Oil, Nourishing Properties of Olives, Dr. Michele Burklund, Olive oil for health, DIY olive oil remedies, Omega 3 benefits — SACRED OIL

Being immersed in the Mediterranean lifestyle for the last month, I couldn't help but write about the endless uses for this magical and nourishing food!
Olives were discovered (*or at least documented*) in Crete around 3,000 BCE and they have been the cornerstone of the Greek diet ever since.

Sacred Oil: Nourishing Remedies with Olive Oil

Dr. Michele Burklund February 25, 2016

Being immersed in olives for the last month, I couldn't help but write about the endless uses for this magical and nourishing food…

Dr. Michele Burklund Medicine Wild Crete — NATURE HEALS

Mud provides your skin with yummy nutrients, restores the pH, pulls out impurities, and even decreases inflammation.

The Healing Benefits of Mud

Dr. Michele Burklund July 25, 2015

You don't have to go to a spa and spend thousands of dollars to get the benefits of mud! Why not simply go to the source?…

ORGANIC HAIRCARE

Greek women take full advantage of all the wonderful flora around them like olive trees, chamomile, aloe, and avocados.

Plant Based Ingredients for Grecian Goddess Hair

Dr. Michele Burklund June 14, 2015

Greek women take full advantage of all the wonderful plants around them like olive trees, chamomile, rosemary, sage, and dittany. Learn their secrets to gorgeous hair!

They use olive oil in everything including their hair.
Avocados, which are also rich in oils and vitamin E are abundant in the country.

Dr. Michele Burklund Medicine Wild AVDOU CRETE GREECE — INSIDE OUT

Lifestyle is the foundation for glowing skin and a vibrant life

5 Beauty Secrets Of The Greek

Dr. Michele Burklund June 10, 2015

Well, first off, the Greek women know that beauty comes from the inside out and their lifestyle is the foundation for glowing skin and a vibrant life…

Rose+Crete — ANCIENT GREECE

In Ancient Greece at the palace of Knossos, there was information found about extracting the oils of roses inscribed into clay tablets.
The rose essence contains over 300 different chemical substances and was used for both medicinal and cosmetic purposes; many of which are still valid today.

Make Your Own Rose Hydrosol

Dr. Michele Burklund June 9, 2015

One of my personal favorite things to do with roses is a hydrosol which refreshes and moisturizes the skin. Give it a try!

SEAWATER

Is amazing for your body... it even contains the same 84 vital elements found in the human body from vitamins, minerals, salt, and amino acids!

Into The Sea: the endless benefits of salt water

Dr. Michele Burklund August 21, 2014

Seawater is amazing for your body... it even contains the same 84 vital elements found in the human body from vitamins, minerals, salt, and amino acids…

DETOX

Activated charcoal is heated with a gas that causes the charcoal to expand, creating a porous surface that traps toxins.
Activated charcoal works because it chemically binds other substances to its surface and can absorb thousands of times its own weight.

Cleansing with Charcoal

Dr. Michele Burklund May 15, 2014

Activated charcoal has been used for thousands of years to cleanse and detoxify the body…

PLANT RESIN

Propolis is a strong resinous substance from plants, used by bees for sealing hives.

Medicinal Uses of Propolis

Dr. Michele Burklund April 6, 2014

Propolis is a strong resinous substance from plants, used by bees for sealing hives. You can find sources of Propolis in various regions including Brazil, Australia, Europe, the United States and China…

THE BEAUTY OF NATURE

I'm constantly amazed at the beauty of nature and how it offers up a plant for every aliment. Botanicals can address any skin issue you can imagine from oily acne prone skin to dry or aging skin.

DIY: Botanical Oil Infusion

Dr. Michele Burklund March 7, 2014

Create a customized botanical oil infusion…

Eat Your Way To Gorgeous Skin

Dr. Michele Burklund February 3, 2014

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…

Vegetable Cures: Carrot Poultice & Onion Ear Muffs

Dr. Michele Burklund December 30, 2013

Sometimes the most potent cure for the common cold is right in front of us! Onion ear muffs are great for fighting ear infections while a carrot poultice can soothe a sore throat…