So, what do you do for insomnia?  I write.  Seriously, this all started when I wrote my book.  Most of it was written between 3:00 and 6:00 in the morning.  That’s my creative time.  Sunday’s “internal alarm clock” went off at 3:45. Now, as an herbalist, I would suggest you (perhaps that could also be…

Infusions and decoctions are methods for preparing herbal teas and formulations which can address specific conditions promoting overall wellness for an individual.  While they each may have a variety uses, they differ in the methods of preparation.  Depending on the parts used plants and herbs may need to be infused or decocted. Teas are a…

    A major factor for optimum health is maintaining balance.  Part of balance depends on what we consume at certain times of the year.  This may also vary by where we live geographically.         In the heat of the summer, generally, we should focus on consuming cooler foods by their energy or…

        A dear friend of mine, who crossed over several years ago, used to say, “You should learn to listen to your body.  It’ll tell you what it needs.”  Then she explained how many have forgotten how to listen to our bodies.          Sweets (often called “empty sweets” because their nutritional…