By Tess Pennington No doubt that many of you are looking for more natural ways to care for health ailments and, interestingly, you may not have to venture very far to find it. Thyme, that unassuming herb that quietly meanders through the garden has been…
By Sara Tipton Lemongrass is a wonderful herb to complement the summer garden! It has many medicinal and aromatic properties and can be used in a variety of ways. It is often considered a must for home medicinal herb gardens, and it’s easy to see…
By Sara Tipton Adding herbs to the garden is a great way to bring more sustainability to your yard. What I love most about herbs is they are not finicky about watering needs. In fact, many herb varieties love drier areas of the garden and…
By Sara Tipton Echinacea has been touted throughout history as an aid to the immune system during cold and flu season. Now with the globe experiencing a pandemic, it may help support the immune system and reduce the chances of catching a cold. Researchers are…
By Alanna Ketler The Facts: Ashwagandha has been used for thousands of years for multiple health benefits. Its an ancient medicine. Reflect On: How much would we discover if the same resources that are put into modern day medicine were put into studying nature and…
Using results of a survey of more than 2,700 self-reported users of the herbal supplement kratom, sold online and in smoke shops around the U.S., Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers conclude that the psychoactive compound somewhat similar to opioids likely has a lower rate of harm…
By Sara Tipton Rosemary is a delightful herb for cooking that also contains many important health benefits. As one of my favorite herbs to flavor food, having rosemary around is essential! But living in a very cold wintry climate often makes growing it difficult, but…
By Sara Tipton For centuries, garlic has long been hailed as a multi-purpose medicinal herb that treats many ailments. History shows that garlic has been used for over two thousand years ago in many ancient civilizations. This well-trusted remedy served many medicinal purposes including a…
By Jeremiah Johnson Ready Nutrition Guys and Gals, if you aren’t already including the herb Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) in your diet (and your garden), it is time to start thinking about it for a number of reasons we’ll go into now. Cilantro is a member of…
By Sara Tipton Inflammation is becoming increasingly common among Americans. But there is a natural and herbal way to help relieve the pain and swelling often associated with inflammation, and that is with blackcurrant. Blackcurrant has been called “the forbidden fruit” in the United States….
By Sara Tipton Known for its exhaustive medicinal value, St. John’s Wort is one of the best herbs to add to your herbal medicine cabinet. In addition to its medicinal properties, an herbal tincture can have the powerful effect of balancing your mood and helping…
By Neenah Payne Note: This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. The free 9-part docuseries will be online June 4-12. Filmmaker Nick Polizzi says: I think that people…
By Sofia Adamson We live in a new world – one where technology has given people options to do everything their way! This includes how they take in their favorite medicinal herbs. In the past, most people either ingested herbs my making teas and tinctures,…
Does your diet cause depression and anxiety? Surprisingly, many researchers and scientists are finding a strong connection between the foods we eat and depression. While it isn’t yet as straightforward, in terms of findings, there is concrete evidence that nutritional deficiencies from a poor diet…
By Anna Hunt Many Japanese elders refer to the plant ashitaba as the immortality plant and believe it will keep you looking and feeling young. For ages, people in Japan have been using this plant as medicine to prevent illness. Now, researchers are discovering why….
By Amanda Froelich There is no denying the merit of natural medicine. But when it comes to managing serious and chronic conditions, such as diabetes or cancer, a blend of Western and Eastern medicine is oftentimes required. An herbalist who failed to recognize this is…
By Sara Tipton Echinacea is perhaps most widely used as an herbal remedy to help fight off colds or the flu once ill. It’s often used in a tea or as a supplement to boost the body’s natural immune system, yet it has even more…
By Jeremiah Johnson Mullein is a pretty easy herb to come by. It grows in “waste” places; that is to say, in arid, rocky, or sandy soil without many nutrients. It is a pretty common sight all over the United States and is actually considered a…
By Sara Tipton Arnica is an herbal medicine known for its healing properties. Whether your entire basement is filled with canned foods and enough water to survive the apocalypse or you simply keep a first aid kit in your car “just in case,” you should consider…
By Sara Tipton Deemed a useless plant by many, nettle is often avoided and weeded out of yards because it can be annoying and irritating. But after being the subject of several studies, nettle has begun to prove its worth. While you may curse the plant for the…
