“Your brain on plants”—a controversial idea, yet fascinating, I think. The phrase your-brain-on-plants made me wonder–what is the connection [Read more…]
Recent book reviews
Herbalism and Ancient Celtic Samhain
Samhain, an ancient Celtic yearly tradition, coincides with three of our fall observances— [Read more…]
Energy Getting Stuck is Menopausal
Do you agree that too much energy can be a bad thing? Too much energy, a side effect of hormonal swings, can be negative, due to menopause getting out of control. Conversely, if you think that an abundance of energy is a good thing, consider this — for some women, when the body’s energy collects in an organ, it gets congested there. Getting stuck is one reason menopausal women suffer so much discomfort during this time of their lives.
Yin Yang Balance for Menopause: The Korean Tradition of Sasang Medicine. / Gary Wagman, 2019. Published by Healing Arts Press, a division of Inner Traditions International. 374 p. including Index, Notes, Appendix, Bibliography. Illustrations in black and white.
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Ease Pain with Natural Compress & Poultices
Got pain?
Did you know you can ease pain with natural compresses and poultices. Is your pain from a sprained ankle, painful neck, wrist, knee or elbow? Do you have pain [Read more…]
Art and Science in Scented Blends
We’re often not aware of the power of a flower to affect us, or even how its components combine with scents of other flowers to promote physical and emotional healing. In Aromatherapeutic Blending: Essential Oils in Synergy, author Jennifer Peace Rhind observes the qualities of over 160 familiar and unusual plants which yield essential oils. [Read more…]
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