What’s the Difference Between Types of Cinnamon?
/in Remedies & Recipes /by Rosalee de la ForêtDid you know there are different types of cinnamon? Learn about cassia cinnamon, Ceylon cinnamon, and the different tastes, constituents, and forms including cinnamon powder, cinnamon sticks, and cinnamon chips.
Herbs for Digestion (Plus a Gut-Healing Tea Blend)
/2 Comments/in Remedies & Recipes /by Maria Noël GrovesWhen it comes to supporting digestion and your gastrointestinal (GI) tract, consider teas. As you sip, the healing properties of your herbs come into direct contact with the digestive system from the moment you inhale their aromas and let the tea touch your tongue. Most digestive herbs taste pleasant (excluding strong bitters) and extract well in hot water. The simple ritual of brewing and sipping a gut-healing tea invokes good, healing, self-care vibes, too.
How to Make Incense
/46 Comments/in Remedies & Recipes /by Rosalee de la ForêtBurning aromatic herbs and resins is a tradition found all over the world through countless generations. Learn how to make incense using commonly found and locally grown botanicals.
How to Make Herbal Smoothies (Plus a Lemon Verbena Recipe)
/1 Comment/in Remedies & Recipes /by Kami McBrideLearn how to make delicious, healthful herbal smoothies. Plus get Kami McBride’s recipe for Lemon Verbena Nectar Smoothie – it’s cooling, calming with a splash of delight!
Cacao and Turmeric No-Bake Energy Bites
/34 Comments/in Remedies & Recipes /by Rosalee de la ForêtWith no baking involved, these delicious no-bake energy bites are easy to whip up! We love them as an afternoon snack alongside a cup of roasted dandelion root herbal tea.
6 Healthy Soup Recipes That Will Warm You Up
/16 Comments/in Remedies & Recipes /by Emily HanHere are six our our favorite healthy soup recipes. Packed with immune-supporting herbs and spices, they’ll warm you up and can even help keep colds and flu at bay.
Support Your Workout With These 10 Herbs for Athletes
/2 Comments/in Remedies & Recipes /by Candace HunterPrevention is one of the most powerful herbal practices, one athletes can and should draw on. The key for athletes young and old is to focus on three core areas: staying energized, replenishing nutrients, and preventing oxidative stress. Discover 10 herbs for athletes, plus a tea recipe that can support your training and your life.
5 Gifts You Can Make with Evergreen Trees
/in Remedies & Recipes /by Emily HanMake these festive and nourishing herbal gifts with the seasonal scent of evergreen trees! From body butter to lip balm, these homemade products will delight your friends and family.
How to Make Natural Evergreen Bath Bombs
/29 Comments/in Remedies & Recipes /by Rosalee de la ForêtThese winter months offer the chance to slow down and sink into self-care and introspection. This recipe invites you to relax into a hot bath scented with the resinous aromas of evergreens. Start the bath water, put on your favorite music, light a candle, sink into the restorative water, drop in your bath bombs, and breathe.
How to Make Evergreen-Scented Homemade Lip Balm
/66 Comments/in Remedies & Recipes /by Rosalee de la ForêtNourish your lips with this festive homemade lip balm. It will protect your lips from the harsh elements of winter while smelling like the rich and resinous boughs of an evergreen tree.