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Botanical alchemy in a modern world
THE TONIC OF THE WILDERNESS
“We need the tonic of wildness...At the same time that we are earnest to explore and learn all things, we require that all things be mysterious and unexplorable, that land and sea be indefinitely wild, unsurveyed and unfathomed by us because unfathomable. We can never have enough of nature.”
~Henry David Thoreau
Here’s a guide to some of my favorite medicinal plants while forest foraging in the Pacific Northwest…
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EQUINOX
the word equinox means "equal night" where the days and nights are equal. This occurs when the tilt of the Earth relative to the Sun is zero meaning that our planet neither points toward or away from the sun.
Celebrate spring by learning more about the wonderful medicinal plants of the season!
What is the spring equinox? the word equinox means "equal night" where the days and nights are equal…
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PILLOW TALK
It is recommended that you replace your pillows every 6 months! Want to know something super creepy... chances are that you are sleeping with dust mites in your pillow.
Okay guys, it's time to get real. How long has it been since you changed your bed pillows?..
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START WITH COLD
This might seem like torture to most people but cold showers really do have health benefits. There is quite a bit of evidence even proving that cold showers can decrease depression and invigorate you.
It turned out not to be so bad! I felt energized, clear headed, and refreshed after jumping out of my super quick showers for the last couple of mornings…
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EARTHING
Getting ourselves closer to the earth is a simple way to feel more grounded and relaxed.
Getting ourselves closer to the earth is a simple way to feel more grounded and relaxed…
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What makes these "magic" mushrooms so unique? For one thing, fungi and humans are actually more closely related biologically than fungi and plants! Perhaps that's why they make us feel so good.
Medicinal mushrooms have a profound healing power, and were used thousands of years ago by the Greeks, Egyptians, and Chinese as a means to promote longevity…
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REHYDRATE THEN REFRESH
drinking coffee before rehydrating can actually make you feel more exhausted!
Don't get me wrong, coffee has it's benefits BUT drinking coffee before rehydrating can actually make you feel more exhausted…
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PLANT RESIN
Propolis is a strong resinous substance from plants, used by bees for sealing hives.
Propolis is a strong resinous substance from plants, used by bees for sealing hives. You can find sources of Propolis in various regions including Brazil, Australia, Europe, the United States and China…
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FARMERS MARKET
IN-SEASON SHOPPING
Eating a diet from in-season fruits & veggies provides many benefits for you and the environment…
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CHEMICAL SENSITIVIES & ARTIFICAL FRAGRANCES
There are so many people who have chemical sensitivities from synthetic perfumes which can show up as symptoms ranging from headaches to skin rashes..
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Castor oil comes from castor seeds (Ricinus communis) and is pretty amazing at reducing inflammation and promoting healing..
Read MoreMEDICINE WILD. curated by Dr. Michele Burklund. Dr. Michele Burklund perfectly blends the art of natural medicine into beautiful and inspiring health tips in her health and wellness website, Medicine Wild. Learn about natural remedies, DIY treatments, naturopathic lifestyles, and more