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Gabriela Ana
Dec 2, 20233 min read
Gaultheria wintergreen Oil for joint pain
Ah, sweet relief! Gaultheria essential oil is like a superhero for back pain. It packs a magical ingredient called methyl salicylate,...
Gabriela Ana
Nov 24, 20232 min read
4 HERBS TO FOSTER GRATITUDE
Gratitude is a universally transformative practice. It often stems from deep presence and acceptance for what is, and can be as simple as...
Gabriela Ana
Aug 14, 20236 min read
Introduction to ayurveda: What's my dosha?
Ayurveda and the terms vata, pitta, and kapha are slowly making their way into alternative health lexicons. However, many readers may...
Gabriela Ana
Aug 1, 202311 min read
Ayurvedic guide to develop the digestive balance
If you see an Ayurvedic doctor, don't be surprised if he asks you a hundred and one questions about the state of your digestive system,...
Gabriela Ana
Jul 5, 20239 min read
Get cooking with herbs!
Cooking with herbs is a wonderful way to add the nutritional benefits of herbs to common foods that your family may already enjoy. Most...
Gabriela Ana
Jul 2, 20237 min read
Stay cool with a mintz spritz: A stovetop hydrosol recipe
The sun rises with such force in the summer, sometimes giving off sweltering heat—the kind where beads of sweat drip down your neck,...
Gabriela Ana
Jun 28, 20232 min read
The Herbal Kitchen: Paprika
In this book excerpt from The Herbal Kitchen, author and herbalist Kami McBride highlights an herb common in our kitchen – paprika! – and...
Gabriela Ana
May 22, 202310 min read
NOURISHING THE BLOOD: TCM AND AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVES
Blood isn’t just platelets and plasma; it is our vitality. Blood carries the story of our ancestry. It is essential, and it is...
Gabriela Ana
May 12, 20236 min read
MOON CYCLE TEA FOR PAINFUL PERIOD CRAMPS
Many people have experienced painful period cramps at some point. Period cramps may be anywhere from mild to debilitating, making someone...
Gabriela Ana
May 11, 20236 min read
6 HERBS TO IMPROVE METABOLISM AND FAT BURNING
AYURVEDA AND THE USE OF HERBS TO REBALANCE METABOLISM Maintaining a healthy weight is a common challenge across all continents and...
Gabriela Ana
May 10, 20232 min read
Lemon Balm Lavender Scones
These hearty scones are not your traditional buttery, flaky scone. Made with honey, olive oil and whole grains plus the nourishing...
Gabriela Ana
May 7, 20233 min read
How to Make Chlorophyll Water & Why It's Good for You
Love this recipe!!! Thank you NATUREANSWER. When you think of chlorophyll you probably think of the green stuff in plants. Believe it or...
Gabriela Ana
Apr 24, 20235 min read
NETTLE RECIPES:one of nature’s powerhouses herbs!
It is spring, and to many of us that means time to watch for the nettle. Long ago, our ancestors also watched for the first greens of...
Gabriela Ana
Apr 7, 20235 min read
THE BEST PLACES TO PURCHASE HERBS AND SUPPLIES WORLD-WIDE
Are you new to herbalism and wondering where to find the herbs you need to get going on your craft? Or perhaps you are looking for a new,...
Gabriela Ana
Apr 3, 20239 min read
A HEALTHY MOCKTAIL Guide
Taste's like a cocktail, but doesn't leave a headache. Mocktails are your new spirit-free summer treat. Cocktails sans alcohol have been...
Gabriela Ana
Apr 1, 20235 min read
NEW BEGINNINGS
We usually celebrate the new year in winter, but Nature celebrates the new year in spring when the soil's microbes awaken, melting snow...
Gabriela Ana
Mar 27, 202318 min read
101 HERBAL BOOKS TO BUILD YOUR HERBAL LIBRARY
As we so often remind our readers and students, learning herbalism is a lifelong journey to be savored and experienced. It is an endeavor...
Gabriela Ana
Mar 24, 20235 min read
HOW TO MAKE COFFEE EXTRACT + A DARK CHOCOLATE DELIGHTS RECIPE
Aside from being one of the most popular morning wake-up beverages, the coffee bean (Coffea spp.) is a plant that offers a range of...
Gabriela Ana
Mar 19, 20231 min read
Apricot Strawberry Hemp Energy Balls
The Lion's Mane mushrooms in these balls will power up your brain and memory. Oh My Shrooms is all about incorporating the power of...
Gabriela Ana
Feb 11, 202311 min read
THE MAJESTIC HONEY BEE IN ANCIENT GREECE + 3 RECIPES WITH GREEK HONEY TO TRY AT HOME
The majestic honey bee (Apis spp.) has been celebrated for thousands of years by civilizations across the world. In ancient Greece, the...
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