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RECIPE

Blueberry & Kale Salad

Superfood Salads

Dr. Michele Burklund June 1, 2019

Time to harvest all your hard work in the garden and create yummy, gorgeous salads…

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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.

Experiment: 3 Days of Ice Cold Showers

Dr. Michele Burklund May 20, 2019

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.

Forest Foraging, Earthing, and Feeling the Negative Ions

Dr. Michele Burklund May 6, 2019

Getting ourselves closer to the earth is a simple way to feel more grounded and relaxed…

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In PHILOSOPHY & THOUGHTS, NATURE, LIFESTYLE, HOMESTEADING, NATURAL LIVING Tags forest beneifts, summer forage forest, summer forage, benefits of going barefoot, negative ions for health, waterfall negative ions, mud for detoxificaiton, health and fashion, the foragers harvest book
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FOOD AS MEDICINE

The healing power of nature is all around us, including your kitchen

Face Food: How To Use Your Kitchen Like A Spa

Dr. Michele Burklund April 28, 2019

Vitamin C Rich Kiwi & Papaya Mask Mash 1 kiwi with 1/2 of a papaya then add 2 tbsp of honey…

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In DIY FACE MASKS, CLEAN BEAUTY Tags avocado face mask, banana coconut face mask, papaya face mask, natural face masks

GRATITUDE

Something as simple as gratitude can have profound effects on your health. Have more energy, be more optimistic, and improve your immune system by feeling thankful for what you have in life!

How Gratitude Can Improve Your Health

Dr. Michele Burklund April 14, 2019

Start by writing down what you are thankful for each day…

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CHAMOMILE

(Matricaria recutita)

PART USED: Flower

Bisabolol

Farnesine

Pinene

Anthemal

Spiroether

Angelic acid

Plant Monograph: Chamomile for the ultimate beauty ritual

Dr. Michele Burklund April 11, 2019

Chamomile certainly isn't just your grandmother's evening tea anymore! This sweet smelling tea has a long history that goes way back to ancient..

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REBALANCE EMOTIONAL & ENERGETIC STATES

Flower Essences can be used to rebalance the emotional & energetic state of the body and help with common complaints from anxiety to emotional eating.

A Practical Guide to Flower Essences

Dr. Michele Burklund March 28, 2019

Flower Essences are one of my all-time favorite energetic treatment modalities because it is very low force yet can have profound effects! Flower Essences can be used to rebalance the emotional & energetic state of the body and help with common complaints from anxiety to emotional eating.

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RELAX…

There is nothing better than to sip a relaxing tea in the evening and let all your worries escape while you ease the tension of a long day.

Relaxing Tea Blend

Dr. Michele Burklund March 14, 2019

There is nothing better than to sip a relaxing tea in the evening and let all your worries escape while you ease the tension of a long day…

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In HEALTH & WELLNESS, BOTANICAL MEDICINE & REMEDIES, TEA, SLEEP Tags #naturalhealth, Alternative Medicine, cool health blog, Cool natural health blog, herbal tea blend relax, natural health and fashion, Naturopathic Medicine, reduce anxiety tea, Relaxing tea blend, Tea
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THE BENEFITS

Found from bogs all around the world that are rich in vitamins, minerals, and extracts from a multitude of plants that reflect the environment and not its present day pollution.

Magical Mud: detoxification benefits

Dr. Michele Burklund March 5, 2019

Mud & peat baths offer many therapeutic benefits from detoxification to immune stimulation…

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ROSEHIOP SEED OIL

The oil contains large amounts of vitamin A and retinoic acid which have been proven to reduce fine wrinkles, improve pigmentation, and the texture of skin.

The Natural Alternative to Retin-A: Rosehips

Dr. Michele Burklund March 5, 2019

Besides the luxury of the fragrance and the sheer beauty of the delicate petals, I'm amazed at how effective rose hip seed oil is at erasing all those years of careless sunbathing in my teens…

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HARD WORKERS

These yellow and black buzzers have a huge job to do in our eco system and they certainly don’t get the appreciation they deserve.

Bee Pollen, Royal Jelly, & Honey

Dr. Michele Burklund January 4, 2019

These yellow and black buzzers have a huge job to do in our eco system and they certainly don’t get the appreciation they deserve…

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In SUPPLEMENTS & VITAMINS, HEALTH & WELLNESS, FOOD & NUTRITION, HERBS & PLANT MONOGRAPHS, SPICES & MEDICINAL FOODS Tags Alternative Medicine, bee pollen benefits, benefit of bees, cool health blog, Cool natural health blog, health and fashion, honey benefits, honey moisturizer skin, natural health, ND, royal jelly benefits, royal jelly health
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OCEAN PLANT

This savory seaweed also contains chlorophyll (used by plants to convert sunlight to energy) and can help us stimulate red blood cell production and oxygenation in the body.

Kelp: 46 minerals, 16 amino acids, and 11 vitamins packed into this seaweed

Dr. Michele Burklund December 28, 2018

This abundant ocean plant is essentially a seaweed that thrives in the sunlight and takes in a large amount of nutrients and minerals from the water around…

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In FOOD & NUTRITION, SUPERFOODS & PLANTS Tags Michele Burklund, natural health, Personal Style, Thyroid Support
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BRING THE HEAT

These spices are able to bring more blood flow to the surface of your body which creates instant warmth on chilly days- that’s why we classify them as “warming herbs”

Discover The Healing Power of Warming Herbs On Cold Winter Days

Dr. Michele Burklund December 27, 2018

Burrrrr! It's time to stock your pantry full of warming herbs that give you that extra cozy feeling…

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In EDITORIAL CONTENT, BOTANICAL MEDICINE & REMEDIES, BOTANICAL MEDICINE FEATURE, HOLISTIC SKINCARE, TEA, WINTER Tags warming herbs, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, Dr. Michele Burklund
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COLD AIR

Did you know that the chilly winter air can deplete your skin of moisture resulting in a dull, even dry appearance?

Better Skin Habits: Winter Skin Superfoods

Dr. Michele Burklund December 3, 2018

Did you know that the chilly winter air can deplete your skin of moisture resulting in a dull, even dry appearance?…

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In HOLISTIC SKINCARE, FOOD & NUTRITION, CLEAN BEAUTY Tags Dr. Michele Burklund, Winter Skin Care, Mandarine Oranges Skin, Citrus Oil Benefits For Skin
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TECH BREAK

Think about it.... when was the last time you turned off your cell phone, put away your laptop and stayed away from the internet for 24 hours?

Mind & Body Detox

Dr. Michele Burklund September 19, 2018

Taking a break from technology is a great way to detox the mind…

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HORSETAIL

(Equisetum arvense)

PART USED: Stem

Silica

Antioxidants

Plant Monograph: Silica-Rich Horsetail

Dr. Michele Burklund September 2, 2018

Horsetail contains high amounts of silica (along with many other goodies) which has been shown to help strengthen weak brittle nails and create a shiny mane when applied topically…

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In HERBS & PLANT MONOGRAPHS, HOLISTIC HAIRCARE, BOTANICAL MEDICINE & REMEDIES, CLEAN BEAUTY Tags Equisetum, Horsetail, Michele Burklund, Shiny hair, Silica, Strong hair, Strong nails, MONOGRAPH
Medicinal Mushrooms Dr. Michele Burklund

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.

You Should Know These 5 Medicinal Mushrooms

Dr. Michele Burklund September 2, 2017

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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MEDICINAL COOKING

Spices have been used as medicine throughout the world for centuries.

Spice It Up! Medicinal Cooking

Dr. Michele Burklund May 12, 2017

Embrace this powerful traditional medicine!…

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In SPICES & MEDICINAL FOODS, HEALTH & WELLNESS, FOOD & NUTRITION, SPICE FEATURE
osha root

OSHA ROOT

(Ligusticum porteri)

PART USED: Root

Immune Stimulator

Get To The Root Of It With Osha: stimulate your immune system

Dr. Michele Burklund July 22, 2016

Osha root (Ligusticum porteri) has been used in Native American medicine and Traditional Chinese medicine for decades for both its spiritual properties…

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In HERBS & PLANT MONOGRAPHS, HEALTH & WELLNESS, BOTANICAL MEDICINE & REMEDIES, IMMUNE Tags Alternative Medicine, Ligusticum porteri, natural health, Naturopathic Medicine, Osha root
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SOME LIKE IT COLD

Lower temperatures are linked to better sleep, decreased inflammation, weight loss, improved blood flow, and even increased cognition.

The Hottest Health Craze is Cold

Dr. Michele Burklund May 23, 2016

I recently moved a magical mountain location surrounded by endless waterfalls, rivers, and forest as far as you can see but it also happens to be quite chilly here…

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In HYDROTHERAPY, HEALTH & WELLNESS, DETOX, IMMUNE, MODALITIES, WINTER Tags Dr. Michele Burklund, cold room better sleep, lowering indoor heat health benefits
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MEDICINE WILD | Founded by Dr. Michele Burklund | Custom Doctor Formulated Products

Complete health & wellness consulting in the natural products industry, doctor formulated, wellness writing, and meaningful marketing.

MEDICINE 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

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