Organic Sweetgrass (Hierochloe odorata) Sweetgrass (Hierochloe odorata) is one of the most sacred plants of the First Nations people. It is usually braided, dried and burned; and used in the beginning of prayers, rituals, smudging and other ceremonies to attract positive energy, purify a space, bring in good influence, and align in…
Quercetin: The Anti Allergy Supplement ~ written by Katolen Yardley, MNIMH, Medical Herbalist Known as THE anti allergy supplement, Quercetin is a bioflavonoid found in the white material beneath the peel of citrus fruits. Quercetin is the ideal supplement for individuals experiencing seasonal and chronic allergies and helps to inhibit the bodies manufacture…
Optimal Thyroid Function – Supporting an Underactive Thyroid Leave a reply~ written by Katolen Yardley, MNIMH, Medical Herbalist at Alchemy & Elixir Health Group An under active thyroid (or Hypothyroid) refers to an impairment in the conversion of T4 (the inactive thyroid hormone) into the active T3 hormone. The thyroid responds to a…
Whats the word on L’ Glutamine? ~written by Katolen Yardley, MNIMH, Medical Herbalist L’ glutamine is the most widely used amino acid within our bodies, found with in both the bloodstream and in muscle tissue. When the body is under extended stress, levels of glutamine can become depleted, resulting in needed supplementation…
9 Nutrition Tips For Menopause ~ written by Katolen Yardley, MNIMH, Medical Herbalist Optimal nutrition and herbal medicine can play a role in minimizing adverse menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes and night sweats, play a role in prevention of heart disease and osteoporosis, lessen vaginal dryness and support the nervous…
Herbal Remedies for Seasonal Allergies ~ written by Katolen Yardley, MNIMH, Medical Herbalist For many individuals, spring is the season of sinus congestion, sneezing and itchy watery eyes, yet it does NOT have to be a miserable time of coping with allergies. You can enjoy the changing seasons by bringing…
Health benefits of Resveratrol ~ written by Katolen Yardley, MNIMH, Medical Herbalist Resveratrol has been sold as a nutritional supplement for the last 5 or so years, yet the health benefits of this supplement are just now becoming more widely known, spoken about and recognised in mainstream media. Resveratrol is a type…
Lavender Essential Oil Botanical / Latin Name: Lavendula angustifolia Application: A steam distilled essential oil extracted from the flowering tops of the plant; Lavender is the most all-purpose essential oil, used to ‘calm and balance’ the emotions for symptoms of stress, anxiety and energy enhancement. A decongestant and antiseptic oil useful for…