Fenugreek
Awhile back, I mentioned that I tried a paste of Fenugreek seeds and milk to get rid of the dark circles under my eyes. The experiment failed and now I have a goodly supply of Fenugreek seeds … but what to do with them? Fenugreek...
A Fragrant Winter
Although my friends in Florida (where the temps are still relatively high) are choking on their coffee at this, we had to close up the house and turn on the heat earlier this week. I know it will warm up again for a couple of weeks but that got...
A Controversy
I got into a “discussion” on a forum recently on the use of Comfrey Symphytum officinale. One woman whom I do not know nor know her qualifications, stated that the “scare” over the use of comfrey is another attempt by Big...
Honey
I was doing some meditating on one of my totems, the bear, and got to thinking about his/her stereotypical favorite food – honey (or as Winnie the Pooh would say, “hunny”). OK, I’ll admit. Honey isn’t exactly...
Chocolate
Sunday is a day near and dear to my heart – International Chocolate Day. Chocolate (being one of the four major food groups in our household) really does have some health benefits. As a matter of fact, dark chocolate is one of Dr...
Oatmeal Day
Last Friday was Oatmeal Day. (And since Saturday was “Be Late for Something Day”, I’m following suggestions.) Call me weird, but I grew up eating oatmeal in the winter and still like it. Hot, a little brown sugar & milk...
Herbal Tip of the Month – September 2009
I can’t turn my television onto any channel these days without hearing about the H1N1 virus pandemic (the so-called “swine flu”). A lot of people I know are all twitterpated about this and I gotta tell you, it’s getting on...
Fall’s A’Comin’!
Y’know, I swear Fall comes earlier every year. Admittedly, we’ve had a really cool summer (at least for Georgia) but as I look out the window (and listen to the thunder of the storm rolling by), I see that the dogwoods are already...
Laughter: The Best Medicine
I just finished reading the August 2009 edition of Ode Magazine. The entire issue is devoted to laughter. In these tough times, what a wonderful idea. It’s been said that laughter is good for the soul. It’s good for your body, as...