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Herbalism & Holistic Health

How to have a Sustainable Holiday Season

  This is the time of year when we experience a little magic. It may be instilled in us when we are young, when we are told fun, traditional stories of reindeer and sugar plum fairies, but many of us hold on to this sense of magic even into adulthood. How could we not though? […]

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How a Gratitude Practice can change your life

  Sometimes we have to admit to ourselves that our primal nature can run more deeply than we think. Often times, we as humans, tend to focus on the negative aspects of life that impact us. This is not necessarily coming from a place of malintent, or an active choice to be negative, but it […]

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Ayurveda, the Doshas, and Vata

  “Listen!  The wind is rising, and the air is wild with leaves,  We have had our summer evenings, now for October Eves!” – Humbert Wolfe   Wow. October is already here! We are gracefully entering the peak of autumn now.  You may find yourself feeling a bit of a calmer energy, or perhaps you […]

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8 Methods to Welcome the Autumnal Equinox

  We just have to say, this is the best time of the year.  Okay, maybe we are a little biased, but you have to admit, there is something just so cozy about the onslaught of the autumn.  Summer brings a lot of bright, vibrant energy – from endless days at the pool, the hustle […]

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Holistic methods to connect your cycle to your inner Feminine Energy

“Every woman’s uterus needs attention, love, and gratitude.  When we are one with the womb, we are one with the Goddess.” – Dr. Rosita Argivo, The Argivo Institute    We believe that inside every person exists something that is a little bit wild. Inside each of us is a burning fire, perhaps we would even […]

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Mugwort Materia Medica

A classic herb in both medicine and magic, mugwort has a long history of use in both herbal medicine as well as more esoteric practices. Mugwort is the herb that becomes Moxa, a traditional preparation used in TCM in very similar ways to acupuncture. The prepared herb is placed on acupuncture points and burned to […]

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Scent-ual And Aromatic Herbs To Heat Up Your Love Life

Written by staff Clinical Herbalist Brita LaTona   “When a wave of love takes over a human being… such an exaltation takes him that he knows he has put his finger on the pulse of the great secret and the great answer.” – Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings   Have you ever smelled a rose, and for […]

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6 Ways To Detox Naturally

Anyone who thinks detox is unimportant or bogus is not serving you or your body. It’s plain foolish to think you can sidestep or escape the 80,000 chemicals in our environment. “Detox” may be a trendy buzzword, but it’s an absolutely necessary step in your health regimen. If you ignore it, your health will suffer. […]

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Fire Up Your System With Fire CIder

By: Ashley Noack, CCH   Fire Cider is a traditional folk recipe prepared as the season transforms into fall and beyond. Fire Cider can be taken as a daily tonic into the winter months to warm the spirit and ward off sickness. The invigorating brew is a mixture of apple cider vinegar, spicy roots and peppers, culinary herbs, onions, garlic, and a […]

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Fall Herbs And Spices To Keep You Warm

Fall has officially arrived with the recent Autumn Equinox and we are entering the season of harvest and abundance. Traditionally, in some cultures, the Autumn Equinox marked a time of inward reflection, introspection and change. To assist this natural cycle, warming and nourishing foods and herbs were often celebrated at this time of year for […]

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