I teach people to work with plants for real health; my book “Think Like an Herbalist” is out now.
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Yesterday’s workshop was WONDERFUL! There was no cell phone service for anyone in Northwest Connecticut, so our phones were neither a distraction nor help. I took a small group first on a foraging walk around this gorgeous farm land property,…
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Is Oil of Oregano Really So Great?
If you’re reading this, I’m assuming you know what oregano is and you’ve probably eaten it before, even if you only recognize the flavor from the pizza you had last Friday night. What exactly IS “Oil of oregano” though? You’ve…
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Feeling better about tasting bitters
Why do we eat a salad first? Think about it– you go to a restaurant or you sit down at Aunt Martha’s house for Thanksgiving and what’s the first course you get? Salad. Has it always been this way? What’s…
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Wild Lettuce: How to Identify, Forage, and Work With This Powerful Plant
Disclaimer: This is not medical advice. I’m an Herbalist, not a Doctor. Wild Lettuce (Lactuca spp.) quickly became one of my top favorite herbal remedies as soon as I was confident enough to recognize it and try it. Why? Because…
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The Solution to Your Health is Easier than you Think
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: don’t assume you know more today than you’ll know tomorrow. That phrase was drilled into my head so often by my mentor that I’ll probably get it tattooed on my skin…
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The Vitamin C Powerhouse Growing in the Wild: Rose Hips
You’ve heard that you need Vitamin C, so you eat oranges regularly and figure you’re doing a good deed for your body, right? Why do you even need Vitamin C? According to the pharmacy aisle at Walgreens, you NEED vitamin…
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Figuring my way out of an unexpected allergic reaction
NOTE: This post is not intended as medical advice. I am not a doctor. I took a mini vacation this past weekend. It’s the first time I allowed myself “time off” for more than a 6-hour period in the last…
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How a Forest Spirit Inspired My Personal Healing
The Spirit of the Forest gave me this message
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Making Herbal Remedies for Fun and Profit
You’re watching videos about how “this herb does that” on social media every day. You’ve taken the step into making your own tinctures, teas, and infused oils. Maybe you’ve even tried putting together some salve or lotions. Are they working?…
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Your Struggle Isn’t the End — It’s the Signal That It’s Time to Heal
The amount of help a person is willing to accept is directly proportional to the amount of pain they are in. This is a fact that 99% of people refuse to acknowledge or accept. Let me explain: You’re experiencing explosive…
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