Nobody warned me about Peppermint! When I first started to learn about herbs, peppermint (Mentha piperita) was always part of the curriculum. It is safe, effective and easy to use. Now that I am a master herbalist I teach all my students about the power of peppermint. It has become a mainstream herb that most […]
Everyone has a time in life when they recognize that they are no longer living in the moment. You may look at things going on around you and feel hopeless and stuck, like you are on autopilot and things just happen to you, rather than you being the one in the driver’s seat. Finding a […]
It seemed so easy at the time. A simple business marketing class that had us list monthly themes. Maybe I should have tried harder, not gone for the obvious but I chose self-love as my theme for February. It never occurred to me that I would have to think about my own self love in […]
We all have boundaries. Maybe you don’t feel like you do, because of many times past when people have overrun you. Somewhere around the umpteenth time of being taken advantage of, of being ignored about your own needs, and treated as though your time is not valuable, you start to believe that you’ve lost whatever […]
It’s an appealing idea to embody the Vulcan words of farewell, “live long and prosper.” However, navigating the creation of a long, healthy, and prosperous life can feel overwhelming, or worse, tedious. To combat this, it helps to make things that are good for us both accessible and fun. To that end, the following six […]
The Dictionary defines patience as, “the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset. “ Patience is a skill that many of us could learn how to master better. We may get short with our kids, have some road rage, or struggle with other issues that make us stamp […]
Every week I put my schedule on a board in the kitchen so my husband knows what my week looks like. As an entrepreneur no two weeks, or even days for that matter, look the same. When I got to Thursday of that week my hand began to shake. I held the pen poised to […]
Many people have a complicated relationship with food, for different reasons – concerns about health and physical appearance, and feelings and memories associated with food. However, where you stand in regard to food is not always clear. Finding out where you stand is the first step towards a healthier, more fulfilling relationship with food. Friend […]
You’ve probably heard the saying “you are what you eat”. It is also true that you are what you drink. And unfortunately what we drink is often unhealthy, full of chemicals and has enough sugar to cause an addiction. Depending on where you live, it can be called soda, pop, coke or soft drink. Whatever […]
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 […]
Understanding your worth as a woman is important. In a society where women have historically faced discrimination from others in a variety of contexts and cultures, understanding that you do have value in the world is essential for feeling empowered. Think of understanding and embracing your own worth as fuel for empowerment. When you understand […]
Mantras are wonderful tools that you can use during meditation as well as other parts of your day. Whether you’re deep in meditation or simply trying to remind yourself of something important, a mantra is a great way to center your thoughts and keep yourself on track. If you’re having trouble developing a mantra or […]