The first thing that may come to mind when you hear the word chia is “chia pet”, the 1970’s terracotta clay animal with sprouting green fur growing out the top. Today, from the same plant, chia seeds are consumed for their nutritional value. They are the tiny little black seeds that seem to be in […]
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 […]
The cultivation of oats in the US and other industrialized countries is mainly for the purpose of livestock feed, but for humans it’s also produced as oatmeal, rolled oats or oat flour. The oat is a common grain and also known as a cereal grain. It is high in protein and is a staple food […]
It’s starting to feel more like winter here in Colorado. We have been busy in the store making yummy tummy tea to help you keep warm and cold remedy teas to help nip those nasty colds in the bud. Cleavers is an herb that I recently had the pleasure to explore. I woke up one Monday […]
DURING THE FIFTEENTH AND SIXTEENTH CENTURIES CINNAMON WAS ONE OF THE MOST SOUGHT AFTER SPICES. ITS SWEET AND SPICY TASTE STILL MAKES IT A POPULAR HERB USED TODAY. CINNAMON IS MOST COMMONLY ADDED TO FOOD TO ENHANCE ITS FLAVOR, HOWEVER IT WAS USED FOR MUCH MORE THAN COOKING IN ANCIENT TIMES. The use of cinnamon is dated back all the way the […]
Today Echinacea is one of the most popular herbs used in America. Echinacea is often used to help relieve cold and flu symptoms as well as shorten the duration of the cold. It is also often used to help boost the immune system during the onset of cold season. Although echinacea is a very popular […]
Licorice is very popular in the winter time taken as a tea with other herbs to help relieve sore throats, coughs, stomach aches, and help boost the immune system. Just the thought of curling up on a cold fall or winter day with a cup of licorice tea may have a calming and peaceful effect […]
SCHIZANDRA BERRIES WERE WIDELY USED BY THE ANCIENT CHINESE ROYALTY AS A BEAUTIFIER, YOUTH PRESERVER, AND REPRODUCTIVE TONIC. It is still very popular in the Asian culture today often used to help improve mental function, to strengthen sex organs, and as a skin beautifier. Siberian hunters consume the berries to help their bodies function in […]
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 […]