One of the most critical pillars of education for an herbalist is an understanding of the degrees of intensity when it comes to different healing substances. Yet, even though this is the case, in modern…
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Tradition Makes Us
In October people celebrate Halloween, Samhain, All Saints Eve/Day, Día de los Muertos, Hispanic Heritage Month, Holy Rosary Month, Sukkot, Golden Week, Down Syndrome Awareness Month, Mental Illness Awareness Week, Lung Day etc. There are…
How to plan the perfect healthy day, according to traditional Chinese medicine
Most of us think of the body clock, or circadian rhythm, as the internal system that regulates when we fall asleep and wake up. (When it’s dark, you snooze, and when it’s bright, you’re active—at least,…
The Rainy Season: Ayurvedic Advice for Staying Healthy
In some parts of the world, the tail end of summer marks “monsoon” or rainy season. The shift between summer and autumn. Afternoon thunderstorms, winds that blow hot or cold, and stifling humidity are it’s…
The History of Herbal Medicine and Essential Oils
A potion is only as good as its ingredients. Mixing Essential Oils for Magic by Sandra Kynes (Llewellyn Worldwide Ltd., 2013) is a straightforward, hands-on guide that offers everything you need to understand not only how to…