Around this time every year, we start seeing the signs in the stores or in magazines…”Boost your Immune System!” “Strengthen your Immunity!” “Top 5 Immune Boosting Herbs!” Most of us know that the immune system is responsible for keeping us healthy, but what is the immune system – exactly? The immune system can be thought […]
Continue ReadingThe Blood Sugar Balancing Act: How to Maintain Balanced Blood Sugar Levels
The first time I ever heard the term “high blood sugar” was when I was a young mother pregnant with my third child. After looking at my chart and seeing that my second child weighed 9 pounds and 15 ounces when he was born, my doctor was concerned that I might have “high blood sugar”. […]
Continue ReadingTulsi Rooibos Spiced Chai Tea Blend Recipe
Many of us think of chai as a coffee shop specialty tea, but there are many beneficial healing properties in this Tulsi Rooibos Spiced Chai tea blend. Holy basil has a long history of use in India where it is considered a rasayana, an herb that promotes long life and perfect health. Holy basil has […]
Continue ReadingTutti Frutti Hibiscus Tea Blend Recipe
We stopped drinking Kool-Aid and other dye-laden drinks about 15 years ago, before most of my kids were even born. We were recently at my niece’s birthday party. The kids were given drink pouches with their cake–we graciously accept and make exceptions when we are guests. My oldest daughter started laughing. I looked over and […]
Continue ReadingThe Tastes of Herbs: Using Tastes to Determine Actions
Imagine sitting down to an exquisite meal with all types of dishes laid out before you. Your mouth begins to water, your belly begins to rumble, and you can’t wait to take that first bite. But when you finally get to dig in, the food has no taste. You try a variety of dishes, but […]
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