New studies are emerging about the benefit of rosemary for your hair and scalp. In fact it may be proven to increase hair growth. So how can you benefit from this? Do a hair rinse! HOW TO MAKE ROSEMARY AND NETTLE HAIR RINSE 1. Take a quart-sized jar with a lid, and put one handful each […]
With the popularity of essential oils on the rise, we’ve been getting a lot more questions about them, so as a part of our on-going effort to be Your Partner in Health, we decided to address some of the most common questions and concerns when it comes to essential oils. The word aromatherapy is often […]
Not only is it important to eat organic foods and avoid certain type of cookware and containers, it’s also important to avoid chemicals in your personal care and home cleaning products. Even though it’s not on the inside, your skin is your largest organ. It’s main function is to act a protective barrier for your body, […]
Healing with plants is part of our ancient heritage. All over the world there have been healing systems based on the wisdom of medicinal plants. Before it was forcefully repressed, native indigenous cultures maintained a deep- rooted relationship with healing plants for centuries. In many ways it seems as though we are being called now […]
Enjoying mental health means having a sense of well-being, being able to function during everyday life and feeling confident to rise to a challenge when the opportunity arises. Just like your physical health, there are actions you can take to increase your mental health. BOOST YOUR WELL-BEING AND STAY MENTALLY HEALTHY BY FOLLOWING A […]
With the back to school season fast approaching, we often find ourselves running around a little bit more, preparing for classes, stocking up on supplies, getting schedules organized, and signing up for programs. Between all of the chaos it’s easy to run yourself a little bit more ragged, but do this for too long and […]
Legend has it that the Pied Piper used valerian to lure rats out of the city of Hamelin. It can be used as rat bait today but it is more commonly used as a sedative. During WWI it was given to soldiers to help treat shell shock and given to civilians to help relieve stress. […]
THIS DELICIOUS SMELLING TREE IS A FAVORITE FOR CITY PLANNERS, PARTICULARLY ALONG THE FRONT RANGE, AND CAN OFTEN BE FOUND LINING SIDEWALKS AND DRIVEWAYS. According to Greek Mythology, Linden trees were once a nymph named Philyra who gave birth to the centaur Chiron. One of the most popular herbal teas in Europe, linden is enjoyed […]
Palmarosa is not a particularly well known oil, but we sure do love it; it’s great to use in skin care and can be found in several of our favorite skin care products, most notably our Rocky Mountain Recovery Serum which is an anti-aging facial moisturizing serum full of essential fatty acids, anti-oxidants, and active botanicals. It […]
One of the major ingredients in the Immune Chai is a delightfully colorful mushroom wild-crafted this past summer from the Wisconsin woods known as “Turkey Tail.” It is affectionately named that based on its uncanny resemblance to a turkey tail, with blue, orange, and white mycelium plumes. Many people may have heard of the amazing […]