Learn how to prepare fermented sauerkraut at home.
Written by Katolen Yardley ~ MedicAL hERBALIST
Latin Name: Inonotus obliquus however it may be found under the Latin names: Polyporus obliquus and Poria obliqua Family: Hymenochaetaceae Phylum: Basidiomycota (known as a true mushroom).
Habitat Chaga is a slow growing fungus which grows on birch trees (and is also on alder…
9 Simple Steps to Support Body Detoxification & Cleansing ~ written by Katolen Yardley, MNIMH, Medical Herbalist After the festive holidays and an excess consumption of sugar and rich food,January and February are excellent times to focus on cleansing both internally and by reducing contact with environmental toxins. Start your morning…
Kudzu Root
Health Risks of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) GMO Health Risks: Dr Thierry Vrain “Dr. Thierry Vrain, formerly Head of Biotechnology at Agriculture Canada’s Summerland Research Station, was once a supporter of GMO. He has in the last 10 years changed his position after paying attention to the flow of…
How To Choose A Quality Multi Vitamin
When starting a health program, most people feel inclined to begin with a multivitamin. While a multi vitamin does not contain a high enough dosage of any one nutrient to be considered ‘treatment’ for any specific health concern; a multi vitamin is still…
Slippery Elm Bark Powder- Ulmus fulva Slippery Elm bark powder is one of my favorite “all purpose” herbs used for irritated mucous membranes. Slippery elm is a mucilage (that sounds slippery!!) that soothes and protects mucous membranes throughout the body, especially the endoderm lining of the digestive tract and acts via…
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…