The herbalist’s Blog
Wellness Teachings & Tips
Burnout
August 2026
What Is Burnout?
Burnout
August 2026
Ashwagandha – Grounding Your Nervous System
Ashwagandha, literally meaning “smell of a horse,” is believed to impart the strength, vitality, and stamina of a stallion.
Burnout
August 2026
Skullcap – Finding Calm at the End of the Rope
American skullcap is a foundational herb for relaxing the nervous system of people who feel like they are on the end of their rope.
Burnout
August 2026
Lion’s Mane – Tending To Your Nerves
Lion’s mane mushroom has been celebrated for centuries as an ally for brain health, reducing brain inflammation and increasing cognitive capacity.
Constipation
July 2026
Why am I constipated?
Constipation
July 2026
Dandelion – Move Your Shit
Dandelion is a simple bitter and a mover. It’s for people who are stagnant, bitter, and can’t let go
Constipation
July 2026
Cascara Sagrada – A Stimulant Laxative
Cascara is a short term stimulant laxative. It is specifically indicated for atonic bowels that are not working properly.
Constipation
July 2026
Psyllium – Bulk Your Poop
How to use psyllium for optimal bowel movements and other health benefits.
Alkaloids In Herbal Medicine
June 2026
Alkaloids In Herbal Medicine
Understanding how the body communicates with herbs’ alkaloids when we ingest them can help us harness their benefits safely.
Alkaloids In Herbal Medicine
June 2026
Goldenseal – Herbal Gold At Risk
The golden healer has a long history of use as an antimicrobial and mucus normalizing remedy.
Alkaloids In Herbal Medicine
June 2026
Coffee – Your Daily Boost
Most people don’t think of coffee as an herb; however, it is one of the most widely used herbs in the world. Many folks self prescribe coffee for its stimulating effects.
Alkaloids In Herbal Medicine
June 2026
Lobelia – The Optimal Relaxant
Lobelia is not a showy plant. The stem is lean, the flowers simple, take a bite, however, and you will not stay indifferent.
Polyphenols In Herbal Medicine
May 2026
Polyphenols In Herbal Medicine
Herbs, work not because of folklore or a vibe but because of the chemicals they contain. One class of these chemicals is polyphenols, compounds that determine the color of leaves, flowers, and fruits.
Polyphenols In Herbal Medicine
May 2026
Hawthorn – A Heart Feeling Herb
Hawthorn is best known as a cardiovascular remedy; its superpower, however, is in protecting the boundaries.
Polyphenols In Herbal Medicine
May 2026
Milk Thistle – Liver First Aid
Milk thistle is famous for its liver benefits. However, it is frequently misused. Learn what specific conditions call for milk thistle.
Polyphenols In Herbal Medicine
May 2026
Goldenrod – The Golden Healer
Goldenrod is a vibrant flower that blooms in late summer and early fall. It has a long history of use for the urinary tract.
Herbal Spring Tonics
April 2026
Herbal Spring Tonics
I always feel awe when I consider how our bodies and nature developed in synergy. After winter, we feel weighed down by heavy meals and lack of movement, nature offers spring tonics, the right medicine at the right time.
Herbal Spring Tonics
April 2026
Stinging Nettle – A Herbal Spring Tonic
Stinging nettle is a free, versatile herb that can be used as food and is highly nutritious and anti-inflammatory. It is considered a spring tonic as it helps “purify the blood” after winter.
Herbal Spring Tonics
April 2026
Chickweed – A Weed With A Chic
Herbal Spring Tonics
April 2026
Cleavers – Getting A Little Clingy
Polysaccharides In Herbal Medicine
March 2026
Polysaccharides In Herbal Medicine
Herbs work because of their biochemistry. In March I am talking about polysaccharides, large sugar molecule that modulate your immune system in more ways than one.
Polysaccharides In Herbal Medicine
March 2026
Marshmallow – All The Juicy Details
Marshmallow root is considered a superpower herb in herbalists tool box because of its effects on the mucus membrane. Learn when and how to use marshmallow including safety considerations.
Polysaccharides In Herbal Medicine
March 2026
Astragalus – An Ancient Remedy For a Modern Condition
Astragalus root is an adaptogen that improves stamina and immune capacity. Learn when and how to use Astragalus, including safety considerations.
Polysaccharides In Herbal Medicine
March 2026
Reishi – The Mushroom of Immortality
The health benefits of reishi (Ganoderma lucidum), a revered mushroom used for centuries for immune system support, metabolic health, and mood.
The Way Of Tea
February 2026
The Way Of Tea
How to choose herbs, blend, and prepare medicinal herbal tea.
The Way Of Tea
February 2026
Plantain – An Humble Herb With A Magic Powers
When and how to use plantain including safety consideration.
The Way Of Tea
February 2026
Lemon Balm – A Remedy For Mind & Spirit
Learn how to use lemon balm for relaxing the mind, uplifting the heart, relieving digestive bloating, and so much MORE.
The Way Of Tea
February 2026
Linden – Softening The Edges Of Stress
Linden tree flowers are gentle but powerful medicine for the nervous system. Learn how to use linden for softening the edges of stress.
The Inner Ocean
January 2026
The Inner Ocean
An herbalist’s approach to the water element and the way it affect your health.
The Inner Ocean
January 2026
Calendula – Health Benefits Beyond Skin Care
A full description of the health benefits of calendula.
The Inner Ocean
January 2026
Burdock – Healing Ally For Blood, Lymph & Skin
Burdock is a mild but effective herb that can help clear skin irritation from the inside out.
The Inner Ocean
January 2026
Red Clover – Find Harmony & Balance
Trifolium is known as an herb for the women’s reproductive system. It supports women throughout all reproductive phases, including menopause.
Depression
December 2025
Depression – Beyond Mood Disorder
Learning to identify the whole body signs of depression so we can help the person who struggles with depression find the care they need.
Depression
December 2025
Depression – It’s Not Just In Your Head
Understanding what cause depression can help design an effective care plan to beat it.
Depression
December 2025
Depression – The Gut Brain Axis
How a healthy gut supports your mood and what happens when stress, inflammation, and a whacky gut bacteria cause depression.
Depression
December 2025
Herbal Support For Depression
Herbal support for depression involves plants that show promise for reducing symptoms, often by influencing neurotransmitters.
Women's Reproductive Health
November 2025
Estrogen Progesterone & Your Health
Reproductive hormones affect far more than just reproductive health. They have a far reaching effect on every system in the woman’s body.
Women's Reproductive Health
November 2025
An Holistic Approach To PMS & PMDD
PMS is like a monthly report card you get from your body telling you about your health statues. Learn how to read the report card and reduce PMS symptoms.
Women's Reproductive Health
November 2025
An Herbalist Approach To Uterine Fibroids
Symptom, cause, lifestyle modification and herbs to support a woman who struggle with uterine fibroid.
Women's Reproductive Health
November 2025
Herbal Support For Women Reprodactive Health
Four herbs that support and build reproductive health and vitality by nourishing, moistening, and toning the uterus.
Immune Resilience
October 2025
Ecological Immunity
Your inner ecology health is as good as the health of the environment where you live.
Immune Resilience
October 2025
Snot – Your Immune System Superpower
mucus is one of the immune system’s superpowers. It is the bridge between your inner and outer environment.
Immune Resilience
October 2025
Rethinking Fever – Beyond Suppressants
Fever is a critical component of immune resilience. Understanding its role in the immune system is crucial for developing and maintaining robust health.
Immune Resilience
October 2025
Practical Tips For Boosting Your Immune System
Natural ways backed by science to improve your body’s resilience to colds and flue. Learn how to boost your immune system.
Over The Counter
September 2025
Should You Use NSAID’s
NSAIDs are commonly used over the counter medicines. Most people use them without understanding the pros and cons of using NSAIDs.
Over The Counter
September 2025
Antihistamines Pros & Cons
Curious to learn more about the role of histamine in the body and why antihistamines can support some people but for others it cause more harm than benefits?
Over The Counter
September 2025
PPI’s – Use & Side Effect
Pharma companies count on you not reading the small letters that accompany the over the counter meds. It is up to you to educate yourself before making informed decisions. Learn how PPI’s work, when to use them and their side effects.
Over The Counter
September 2025
Are supplements worth the money?
One of the first things that people who try to improve their health do, is start taking supplements. Ever asked yourself if the supplements you buy worth the money you pay for them?
Alchemy & Herbalism
August 2025
Alchemy & Herbalism
Alchemy is the foundation of Western herbalism
Alchemy & Herbalism
August 2025
The Light Of Nature
The light of nature is the alchemical principle that unify the many into one.
Alchemy & Herbalism
August 2025
As Above, So Below
The bidirectional relationship between the macrocosmos and the microcosmos is a foundational principle
Alchemy & Herbalism
August 2025
The 4 Elements & 3 Principles
The four alchemical elements and three principles are the foundation for the the six tissue states of Western herbalism.
The Liver
July 2025
Meet The Liver
what does it do for you, and why is it important??
The Liver
July 2025
Liver Imbalances
What could go wrong with your liver?
The Liver
July 2025
Detox Is A Lifestyle
How to support your natural liver detox.
The Liver
July 2025
Herbal Support For The Liver
Herbs can provide profound support for the liver. They can protect liver cells, support enzyme production, and rejuvenate the liver.
Metabolic Health
June 2025
Metabolism & Your Health
What is metabolism and how it affect your health.
Metabolic Health
June 2025
Understanding Metabolic Conditions
What is metabolic condition and how to prevent it.
Metabolic Health
June 2025
Body Fat – The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
How do you know if your fat tissue is beneficial? Or is it inflammatory?
Metabolic Health
June 2025
What To Know About High Fructose Corn Syrup
Everything you need to know about high fructose corn syrup and its affect on your body.
Seasonal Living - Spring
May 2025
Spring Into Spring
The word spring literally means to originate or arise from. Spring is the season of the rebirth of nature.
Seasonal Living - Spring
May 2025
Leaves Medicine For Spring
Leaves are the first part of the plant that emerges from the thawed Earth, marking the beginning of spring. Leaves are also the food and medicine we need most in spring.
Seasonal Living - Spring
May 2025
The Wild Salad – From Weed To Table
Welcoming spring by harvesting weeds in your backyard can tie your body to the shifting seasons and provides the exact nourishment it needs.
Seasonal Living - Spring
May 2025
Apple Cider Vinegar – A Spring Medicine.
learning how to make herbal vinegar from fresh or dried herbs is a a cool and beneficial skill that can get you creative in the kitchen.
Seeds
April 2025
Sacred Seeds
We take them for granted, but seeds embody the wonder of death, and resurrection, and are the foundation of life on Earth.
Seeds
April 2025
Seeds & Food Safety
We talk about global warming and climate change, but right under our noses, another crisis is happening, the dissapearence of seeds strains.
Seeds
April 2025
The seeds in your plate
How to cook grains, legume, and nuts to optimize their nutritional value.
Seeds
April 2025
Seed Starting – Practical Tips
I share what I learned from more than a decade of starting seeds and growing herbs in my farm. I hope it will help you start a season of abundance.
Seasonal Allergies
March 2025
Seasonal Allergies 101 – Part 1
“Knowledge is Power.” understanding how the allergic response works can help prevent a flare or at least reduce symptoms.
Seasonal Allergies
March 2025
Seasonal Allergies 101 – Part 2
“Knowledge is Power.” understanding how the allergic response works can help prevent a flare or at least reduce symptoms.
Seasonal Allergies
March 2025
Seasonal Allergies & Gut Health
Understanding how your microbiome affects your immune system, leading to allergies, can give you the tools to prevent them.
Seasonal Allergies
March 2025
Seasonal Allergies & Stress
Investing time and energy in stress reduction can be beneficial for relieving allergy symptoms.
Seasonal Living - Winter
February 2025
Contemplating The Energy Of Winter
seasonal living is the door to holistic winter wellness, a way to support your body and soul during the cold, dark season.
Seasonal Living - Winter
February 2025
Love & The Earth
A special Valentine Day post about the power of love to heal. Can you imagine how humanity would be if, we fell in love with the Earth?
Seasonal Living - Winter
February 2025
The Medicine Of Bone Broth
The health benefits of bone broth are celebrated all over the world and throughout human history for centuries.
Seasonal Living - Winter
February 2025
Seasonal Affective Disorder
If you are struggling with seasonal affective disorder in winter, I invite you to read and use the tips to improve your mood.
Cycles
January 2025
Cycles Of Life
A deep dive into the connection between the cosmic clocks and your inner clock.
Cycles
January 2025
The Sun Cycle – Circadian Rhythm
Like sunflowers, which chase the sun as it moves through the sky during the day, our hormones dance to the beat of the circadian cycle, orchestrated by light and darkness.
Cycles
January 2025
Metabolic Cycles
The connection of the circadian cycle to metabolism. Learn how aligning your meals with the sunrise and sunset can increase metabolic rate and support glucose metabolism.
Cycles
January 2025
The Moon Cycle & The Sun
The way the circadian cycle affects reproductive hormones and how reproductive hormones affects the main clock in the hypothalamus impacting sleep, mood and metabolism.
Roots
December 2024
Roots For Stoking The Digestive Fire
Aromatic and pungent herbs can stoke the fire of digestion in fall and winter to allow a better flow of energy.
Roots
December 2024
Nourishing Roots For Winter
Roots are a prime source of nutrition during the winter because they are rich in complex carbohydrates, the primary energy source for our cells.
Roots
December 2024
Roots That Boost The Immune System
The dramatic weather changes can make you susceptible to colds and flu. Meet herbal roots that support the immune system.
Roots
December 2024
Roots For Unwinding
A good night’s sleep can help you sail through challenging times stress-free. Here is where herbal roots, specifically Ashwagandha, can be your ally.
Seasonal Living - Fall
November 2024
The Energy Of Autumn
One clear aspect of our interconnectedness with nature is how our bodies react to seasonal changes. Learn how to connect to the energy of fall.
Seasonal Living - Fall
November 2024
An Holistic Immune Support For Fall
Learn how to grow your immune system from the roots up during the fall tp prevent winter woes.
Seasonal Living - Fall
November 2024
A Case For Vitamin D
Learn the benefits sunlight exposure for many of the body’s functions, many of which are mediated by vitamin D.
Seasonal Living - Fall
November 2024
The Health Benefits Of Gratitude
By embracing gratitude practice, you reclaim the power of your spotlight, allowing you to focus on the abundance in your life and letting go of the scarcity mindset.
ADHD
October 2024
ADHD Explained
the mechanisms that cause ADHD, and who can diagnose it using scientific research.
ADHD
October 2024
The ADHD Brain 🧠
Understanding the ADHD brain can help create a supportive care plan for the person with ADHD.
ADHD
October 2024
Nutrition For ADHD
A healthy diet is beneficial to us all, but for people who struggle with ADHD, there is less margin for mistakes that other less sensitive people can compensate for.
ADHD
October 2024
Lifestyle Tips For ADHD
Many people with ADHD need stimulant medicine like Adarell or Ritalin to maintain steady alertness levels. At the same time, lifestyle plays a vital role in supporting all brain functions.
Mindful Eating
September 2024
An Herbalist’s Perspective on Diet
If you are standing confused in front of the bookstore’s diet shelves, it is because no one diet fits all. Learn how to navigate the diet landfill.
Mindful Eating
Septeber 2024
Slowing Down
When you engage in mindful eating your body needs less to feel nourished. Get tips for mindful eating and slowing down.
Mindful Eating
September 2024
What Are You Craving?
Food cravings are signs of unmet physical and emotional needs. Mindful eating means stopping to ask: What are you craving?
Mindful Eating
September 2024
Alchemy In The Kitchen
Food has the power to nourish us beyond the physical level; eating can transform a shitty day and even your life. The alchemy in the kitchen has the power of transcending matter into spirit.
Seasonal Living - Summer
August 2024
Embrace Summer
Seasonal living is about supporting your inner environment with food, drinks, movement, and activities that nourish the body as it adapts to the season.
Seasonal Living - Summer
August 2024
Avoiding Heat Exhaustion
Heat stress is the leading cause of weather-related deaths and can exacerbate underlying illnesses, and affects mental capacity and judgment increasing the risk of accidents. Learn how to protect yourself from heat exhaustation
Seasonal Living - Summer
August 2024
Summer Insomnia
Prolonged exposure to sunlight during the summer can delay melatonin production, leading to delayed sleep disorder.
Seasonal Living - Summer
August 2024
Herbal Summer Skin Care
Learn about herbal summer skin care and how to naturally protect the skin from the damaging effects of sun exposure in the summer.
Stress
July 2024
Building Resilience To Stress
Did you know that your everyday habits and mindset are important in how much stress you experience?
Stress
July 2024
Herbal Relaxant & Sedative
Learn about the benefits and risks of stress and why it is important to reduce chronic stress. Including herbs and tips for stress reduction.
Stress
July 2024
Adaptogen Herbs
Adaptogen herbs became popular for their ability to help the body adapt to stress. But what are adaptogenic herbs? How do they work?
Stress
July 2024
Nutrition For The Nervous System
Food for thoughts – Learn about the foods that can help protect your brain from dementia, and depression.
Sleep
June 2024
The Sceince & Art Of Sleep
What makes a good night’s sleep? One that will leave you energized and refreshed when you wake up.
Sleep
June 2024
Living With The Rhythm Of Nature
The circadian rhythm is your inner natural clock of day and night. Light is a powerful regulator of the circadian clock.
Sleep
June 2024
Sleep & Metabolism
A good night’s sleep is crucial for hormone production. At the same time a dysregulated endocrine system can also rob you of sleep.
Sleep
June 2024
Sleep & Your Mood
Sleep and mood disorders might create a vicious cycle where stress, depression, and anxiety lead to sleep disturbances exacerbating the mood disorder.
The Microbiome
May 2024
Microbiome 101
Bacteria, viruses, and fungi are all around and inside us. Here are some fun facts about your relationship with them
The Microbiome
May 2024
The Microbiome & The Immune System
it intriguing that we have a host of bacteria, living in our bodies, yet our immune system, does not attack them.
The Microbiome
May 2024
The Microbiome Digestion & Metabolism
The process of turning food into nutrients is labor-intensive. Fortunately, we got help from our old friends the microbiome.
The Microbiome
May 2024
The Microbiome & Your Mood
The gut bacteria and the brain are connected. A balanced microbiome plays a vital role in preventing depression and anxiety.
Four Herbs 4 Detox
April 2024
Red Clover
Red clover is an alterative herb that nourishes and supports the lymphatic system in cleaning the body.
Four Herbs 4 Detox
April 2024
Stinging Nettle
Nettle, a nutritive and diuretic herb, is a superpower for supporting the kidneys in their capacity to remove water-soluble toxins.
Four Herbs 4 Detox
April 2024
Yarrow
Yarrow is a bitter, versatile herb that supports the liver, the body’s chemist who recycles toxins and prepares them for elimination.
Four Herbs 4 Detox
April 2024
Cayenne Pepper
Cayenne is a fiery red herb that warms the body and stimulates the circulatory system. It disperse heat to the skin causing purification through sweating.
Detox
March 2024
Detox – Mindset
Spring was traditionally a time to detox, leaving behind the weight of winter and planting seeds for new opportunities. As we feel nature shift into the light of spring,
Detox
March 2024
What Is Toxic Overload?
What is toxic overload and how to know if your body is in need of a detox support?
Detox
March 2024
The Bitter Truth
Modern culture teaches us to avoid anything that makes us feel uncomftable. So while we increased our exposure to toxins, we reduced our intake of bitters.
Detox
March 2024
Toxic Overload & Inflammation
Toxicity and inflammation are like chicken and egg. It doesn’t matter who shows up first; once you get one, the other will surely follow.
A Pause For Menopause
February 2024
Menopause & Mindset
The way we choose to perceive menopause has a huge influence on the way we experience this pivotal transition.
A Pause For Menopause
February 2024
Menopause & Insulin Resistance
When estrogen and progesterone are reduced in the body, cells tend to develop insulin resistance independent of your weight or sugar intake.
A Pause For Menopause
February 2024
Menopause Stress & Sleep
The fluctuating hormones “shake the boat,” so to speak, and like every change, they cause an increase in stress.
A Pause For Menopause
February 2024
Menopause & Inflammation
Menopause increases your chances of developing systemic inflammation, and inflammation exacerbates menopause symptoms.