This is an article I wrote for a now-defunct magazine almost ten years ago. I believe it still holds true. I live in the woods…
A witch and a bitch with an herbal itch...and an overactive imagination
Category: health
No, I haven’t changed my personality. 😉 As background, for years I’ve worn several things on a necklace – always under my shirt. (I have…
When the publication of this book was announced, I got excited. Yet another book to add to my collection on poisonous plants! In addition, Ms.…
I normally have mild spring and fall allergies, fall being just a little worse. A little sniffing, a little sneezing, a little itchy eyes for…
I can’t believe it. All four cats are indoor cats (their only “outside” is the deck, which has no egress), yet we got fleas. Obviously,…
If you’ve followed me for any length of time, you know I love reading historical herbals and other medicinal texts. I find comparing what “they”…
Last week in my webinar, I mentioned that herbs are drugs. In the Q&A session afterwards, someone asked me why I said that. The answer…
I’m always curious about folk healing. First, because it was around (and mostly effective) long before science took over. Second, because it’s interesting to see…
Necessary disclaimer: This post is my experience and should not be construed as medical advice. Also, I know my own body. Some of my symptoms…
I’ve been making my own tooth powder (actually only baking soda with some Peppermint EO mixed in) for quite some time. It worked fine but…