Healthy Tips to Satisfy a Sweet Tooth ~ written by Katolen Yardley, MNIMH, Medical Herbalist Snack on protein throughout the day. High protein foods can increase the sensation of “feeling full and helps to curb those sugar cravings. Chew foods well before swallowing to bring out the natural sweetness of the food. Complex carbohydrates often…
For individuals inclined to avoid all those anonymous ingredients NOT listed in commercial toothpaste, here is a simple recipe which provides cleaning power with anti inflammatory and antiseptic properties for healthy gums. Baking Soda – 2 parts
Licorice Powder – 1 part
Peppermint Essential Oil – 3 drops
Myrrh gum Powder –…
Preparing Herbal Teas ~ written by Katolen Yardley, MNIMH, Medical Herbalist So you are interested in incorporating plant medicine into your lifestyle and are wondering where to begin… For individuals who are just beginning to use herbs medicinally; preparing and drinking herbal teas are excellent first steps in familiarizing oneself with plant medicine. When preparing…
We have been taking day trips into the Andean mountains… today, on route in our journey; the taxi stopped in the middle of nowhere and went to speak…
I was honored to witness an Andean celebration yesterday, with the procession line heading through the town market of Pisaq, everyone adorned in various colours of sacred…
Rooibos Tea: Aspalathus linearia
Rooibos, is pronounced “roy-boss (the latin name is Aspalathus linearis), a South African flowering shrub. Rooibos contains numerous polyphenol anti-oxidants and trace amounts of the minerals: copper, iron and potassium, calcium, fluoride, zinc, manganese and magnesium. – this tea contains almost no oxalic acid, making it a good beverage for people…
Rosemary Essential Oil
Rosemary Essential Oil – Rosmarinus officinalis Rosemary essential oil is an effective topical application for clearing congestion in conditions of allergies, colds and flu,diluted in a steam or hot bath, it helps to open the sinus cavities. It is a stimulant used to enhance mental capacities and combat fatigue, uplift the spirits and used topically…
A great way to enliven dry skin, try these simple yet effecting facial masks. 1. Add 1/3 cup fresh parsley, a handful of fresh peppermint leaves and honey into a blender. Mix in enough water (or used chlorophyll liquid instead) to form a thick paste. Apply to the skin as a mask, avoiding the eyes. Leave…