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

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RECIPE
Blueberry & Kale Salad
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.
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…
Read MoreFOOD AS MEDICINE
The healing power of nature is all around us, including your kitchen
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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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!
Start by writing down what you are thankful for each day…
Read MoreCHAMOMILE
(Matricaria recutita)
PART USED: Flower
Bisabolol
Farnesine
Pinene
Anthemal
Spiroether
Angelic acid
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..
Read MoreREBALANCE 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.
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.
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…
Read MoreTHE 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.
Mud & peat baths offer many therapeutic benefits from detoxification to immune stimulation…
Read MoreROSEHIOP 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.
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.
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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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.
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…
Read MoreBRING 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”
Burrrrr! It's time to stock your pantry full of warming herbs that give you that extra cozy feeling…
Read MoreCOLD AIR
Did you know that the chilly winter air can deplete your skin of moisture resulting in a dull, even dry appearance?
Did you know that the chilly winter air can deplete your skin of moisture resulting in a dull, even dry appearance?…
Read MoreTECH 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?
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
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…
Read MoreWhat 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…
Read MoreMEDICINAL COOKING
Spices have been used as medicine throughout the world for centuries.
Embrace this powerful traditional medicine!…
Read MoreOSHA ROOT
(Ligusticum porteri)
PART USED: Root
Immune Stimulator
Osha root (Ligusticum porteri) has been used in Native American medicine and Traditional Chinese medicine for decades for both its spiritual properties…
Read MoreSOME LIKE IT COLD
Lower temperatures are linked to better sleep, decreased inflammation, weight loss, improved blood flow, and even increased cognition.
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…
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