5 Healthy Soup Recipes That Will Warm You Up
On a cold or dreary day, there’s nothing better than cozying up with a bowl of steaming, hot soup. It’s been bubbling on the stove, warming up your kitchen, and now it’ll warm your belly, too. (And tomorrow you’ll heat up the leftovers for an inexpensive, healthy lunch… Have you ever noticed how soup tastes even better the next day?!)…
What You Need to Know about Herbal Energetics and Fevers
jim mcdonald joins HerbMentor Radio for a special episode on herbal energetics and fevers. What is a fever, why do they happen, and what are the popular myths? You’ll also learn about diaphoretics, which are herbs that direct circulation, open pores, ventilate the body, and allow perspiration. Discover the difference between stimulating and relaxing diaphoretics. jim also shares detailed…
Make These Treats for a Healthy Holiday!
Just because you’re eating healthy doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice deliciousness … or subject your friends and family to “weird” food. From sugar plums to eggnog, herbal holiday treats are yummy and festive. They just happen to be good for you, too. Here are five healthy holiday recipes to make and share with your loved ones…
Homemade Body Butter Recipe with Evergreen
This decadent winter body butter recipe will leave your skin feeling soft and silky. Homemade body butter is also a 100% natural way to support skin health with natural fats and antioxidants.
Tea Blend Recipes for Gift Giving
Rather than buying expensive tea blends from tea shops that use artificial ingredients, I’ve been creating delicious tea blends at home. Besides enjoying the process of making delicious teas I know I am using the best quality ingredients. These will make fancy, beautiful and delicious DIY gifts.
10 (More!) Homemade Holiday Gifts
Homemade holiday gifts are fun to make and receive. And if you’re herbally inclined, what a wonderful opportunity to share the joy of herbs with your loved ones! We previously shared 10 Homemade Gift Ideas, and it doesn’t stop there. Here are 10 more herbal gifts to delight your friends and family… 1. Grapefruit Bitters Homemade bitters are…
Herbal Remedies for Holiday Stress Relief
Perhaps it is entirely possible to make it through the holidays without a bit of stress or worry. But I am not that optimistic. The reality is, whether you participate in the more consumer aspects of the holiday season or not, the holidays can be really, really stressful. Maybe it is the congested department stores,…
Herbed Quinoa Recipe
This quinoa recipe is a delicious and simple side dish that adds a burst of herbs and phytonutrients to your meal. It’s also a very forgiving dish that can be easily amended to your palate.
What Are Adaptogens and How Do They Work?
In this episode of HerbMentor Radio, David Winston explores adaptogens and their importance in this day and age. Adaptogens help the body adapt to stress and increase health. David Winston, RH (AHG), is an herbalist and ethnobotanist with over 40 years of training in Cherokee, Chinese and Western herbal traditions. He has had a clinical…
How to Harvest Dandelion Root and Make Roasted Dandelion Tea
This is a lovely rich roasted beverage that is perfect during the colder months. The addition of butter makes this a creamy and foamy drink, similar to a latte. The combination of dandelion root and high quality butter offers many potential benefits for the liver and heart.
