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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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EQUINOX
the word equinox means "equal night" where the days and nights are equal. This occurs when the tilt of the Earth relative to the Sun is zero meaning that our planet neither points toward or away from the sun.
Celebrate spring by learning more about the wonderful medicinal plants of the season!
What is the spring equinox? the word equinox means "equal night" where the days and nights are equal…
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EARTHING
Getting ourselves closer to the earth is a simple way to feel more grounded and relaxed.
Getting ourselves closer to the earth is a simple way to feel more grounded and relaxed…
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HEALTH & WEALTH
So, you really want to be healthy, you love to cook, and you value organic, non-GMO, local food....but, how can you possibly afford it on a budget?! Just because your monetarily challenged doesn't mean you have to shop in the canned food isles and eat fast food.
So, you really want to be healthy, you love to cook, and you value organic, non-GMO, local food....
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CLEAN WATER
Public drinking water may contain more than 700 contaminants!!! including organic chemicals like pesticides, solvents, arsenic, and benzene; inorganic chemicals such as lead, mercury, and nitrates (bad ones) and iron and zinc (good ones) and microbes such as viruses, coliform bacteria, and Giardia and even radioactive compounds like radon.
Water is essential to every function in our body, we can only live days without it. One of the simplest activities to improve health is to DRINK MORE WATER but first you need to know what's in your water…
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Mushrooms are simply marvelous. The sizes, shapes, and colors are beautiful and the health benefits are huge. They are a great source of vitamin D, support the body's immune system, and are yummy to cook with.
No, I'm not referring to hallucinogenic mushrooms! I'm talking about the endless benefits of medicinal mushrooms used for healing and optimal living…
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THE SLOW LIFE
You don't need to move to a commune in order to get back to the land, there's simple things you can do right now to live a more sustainable life.
You don't need to move to a commune to get back to the land, there's simple things you can do right now to live a more sustainable life…
Read MoreSometimes 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…
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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…
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