Ask the average person to define herbs and he or she will probably tell you that herbs are green leaves that may have some medicinal properties. Some may even add that herbs like Thyme and Sage are used for cooking. This is how most people define herbs, which is quite good knowledge considering that the […]
Category: Medicinal Herbs
Liberty Teas
Plants helped us win the American revolution. More specifically good tasting herbs helped us win. You’ve probably heard of that little scuffle called the Boston tea party. On December 16, 1773, a group of colonists board three British tea ships and dump 342 chests of tea into the harbor. They were protesting the Tea Act […]
Essential Oils 101: Using, Buying, Storing
Essential oils are plant-derived oils obtained through the distillation process from flowers, leaves, roots, and other parts of plants. Since ancient times, essential oils have been used to treat numerous ailments. Essential oils are natural fragrances obtained from plants. The scent or therapeutic properties of these oils can be used for skincare and haircare products, […]
3 Herbs to Boost Your Immune System
Dr. John Christopher once said, “every home should have an herbalist.” Herbs are another important part of maintaining a healthy immune system. Certain plants can help us fight off disease. You don’t need a wide variety of herbs to support your immunity, you just need the right few. Herbs should be a part of your […]
How to Make Your Own Spice Blends
There is a rich history in your spice rack. All the original spices traded during the Middle Ages like black pepper, cumin, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and nutmeg are still in use today. Ancient Egyptians preserved their mummies with herbs and spices. They also fed garlic to pyramid workers to increase production. Olympic athletes in Greece […]
How to Use Tonic Herbs
Most of us are under chronic stress. The term stress derives from the Latin stringere meaning “to draw tight”. And that’s exactly what it feels like. There are two types of stress, acute and chronic. Acute stress is when our fight or flight response is activated and then returns to normal. Acute stress can be […]
7 Tips for Choosing a CBD Product
The first time I blogged about CBD in Healthy not High, it was to share my personal story of how CBD helped with my post-surgeries nerve pain. The CBD landscape has changed dramatically in the last three years. It seems you can’t throw a rock today without hitting a place that sells CBD made from […]
Herbal Iced Tea & Popsicles
On a hot day there is nothing like a cold glass of herbal iced tea. Maybe a refreshing peppermint or a lovely lemongrass and hibiscus. It’s like getting a kiss from mother nature. Fresh herbs are wonderful when you have access to them. When you don’t, dried herbs are the next best thing. Remember, dried […]
Herbs on the Balcony
Recently I was in San Francisco for the last weekend of my Cancer Journey coach training. I love San Francisco and have visited the touristy areas many times. But this trip I got to visit someone’s home. When I attended the first weekend of training four months ago, I struck up a friendship with another […]
Natural Remedies for Anxiety
Stress can affect our lives in many ways. When the level of stress goes beyond the point of being a healthy stimulant and starts to adversely affect our health it is often times referred to as anxiety. Anxiety is a combination of symptoms that occur either in attacks (panic) or as a persistent state. Anxiety […]
Castor Oil Packs
Mother nature provides some of the simplest and best remedies. One of those remedies is castor oil. Known by the botanical name Ricinus communis, castor oil is extracted from the seed of the plant. Castor bean plants have large leaves, growing up to 2 ½ feet across, and bright red flowers, all of which are […]
Cold or Flu
The common cold is big business. An estimated $3 billion a year is spent on over the counter medications for the common cold. There are multiple different options for a variety of symptoms. Do you take a capsule, a tablet, a liquid or an effervescent? You can choose to address just one symptom with this […]