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 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, […]
I don’t know about you but I’ve been struggling for new recipes. The pandemic has had me cooking more at home than ever before. Here are some recipes for you to try. All of them are healthy and gluten free! Vegetable Frittata 4 medium Eggs 1 tbsp Parsley, fresh 1/2 tsp Oregano, dried 1 dash […]
When I feel emotionally crushed, I feel squashed all over. Every part of me feels shattered and broken in every sense except the physical. My body remains intact, but the psychological structures that support it are in shreds. This is the essence of emotional disintegration at the cellular level. I have been through this on […]
I have a friend that calls me a paper snob. It is true. I buy a high-quality paper for my copier and several times I have had someone think they are getting two pieces of paper because of the thickness. The piece of paper I had in my hands today was not that quality. In […]
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 […]
This recipe does not require any cooking skills. It only requires a willingness to try it… Blend together 1 cup Friendship 2 cups Thoughtfulness Cream smoothly with a pinch of Gentleness and a dash of powdered Kindness Beat together with a spoonful of Hope Add a Pint of Work 2 teaspoons of Temperance A sprinkle […]
We humans are emotional beings. We’re programmed to express our emotions openly and without reservations. Yet, starting from a young age, we’re taught to keep quiet and keep still. Society instills in us that this is how to be accepted and loved. The truth is we all deal with a wide array of emotions, including […]
Are you making the most of your vitamin D? Estimates suggest that as many as 52% of women are deficient. Most health-conscious women are taking daily supplements and hopefully vitamin D is one of them. Inexpensive yet extremely powerful, this is a supplement that gives you a lot of bang for your buck. It wasn’t […]
Ginger Toasted Millet with Blackberry Chia Sauce INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup millet ½ cups unsweetened almond milk 2 teaspoons coconut oil ¼ teaspoon nutmeg ¼ teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon cinnamon dash of salt In a saucepan, heat the coconut oil on medium heat. Add the millet and spices and stir to coat. Cook for 5 […]
Your viewpoint on life can affect your physical and mental health as well as your emotions. It can also either raise or lower your blood pressure, cholesterol, and stress levels. If you feel negative about everything, then things usually become more difficult. You can get sick easily, find it difficult to face adversities and hardships […]
Your body is like a machine with many parts working together to make that machine run smoothly. Your brain is the central part of your machine. It’s only 2% of your body weight, but it uses over 20% of your body’s energy. While it may carry out millions of tasks each day to keep your […]