Happy Birthday, America! I was thinking about what a suitable herb-related topic might be for the United States’ landmark birthday. Some ideas were: red, white, and/or blue herbs; herbs to cool down amidst this oppressive heat wave across much of the country; or maybe even plants that were likely used by our Founding Fathers. Then, … Read more
When I told my friend I was giving a talk about ‘valerian’ at the annual Montpelier Herb and Tea Festival, he replied, “Isn’t that from ‘Game of Thrones’?”. Um…not exactly.🤣 Read on to learn all about this wondrous root to promote restful sleep. I chose valerian as this year’s topic for the festival largely because … Read more
A brief but comprehensive plan for conquering chronic urinary tract infections (UTIs) after multiple rounds of antibiotics fail.
Welcome to another installment of “Donna’s misfortune is your herbal education.” (You may recall Episode 1 where I discussed topical herbs I used when I accidentally poured scalding water on my wrist.) This time, I’m currently on Day 4 of a fever of 100+ degrees (peaking just shy of 102), chest congestion, and a nasty … Read more
A tour of wellness strategies for enjoying the holiday season, including simple practices and herbs for stress, digestion, and immune support.
After suffering an unfortunate kitchen accident, Donna describes several topical herbs for healing that can help repair skin damage,
A discussion on how a professional Herbalist can help you, particularly when you have tried DIY without getting results.
Read on for a discussion of common herbs that address a wide spectrum of seasonal allergy symptoms.
Encouraging clinical research shows that cinnamon can improve fasting blood sugar and insulin resistance.
There are a number of herbs that promote heart health and cardiovascular function. In honor of American Heart Health month, I thought I’d spotlight some of my favorites.