“Let food be thy medicine” We all know that quote. I’ve heard it my whole life. But the last 5 years or so, particularly the last 3, I’ve been delving deep into herbs and foods for healing, immunity and wellness and what I’ve learned is that Mother Earth provides us with many safe, healthy remedies and natural immune boosters. No boxed, factory made food or … Continue reading Herbs and Foods for Wellness

We all want to live healthier and most of us are taking steps to do so. Every single little thing you do daily, can add up to big wellness changes. Some of the most important small things we can strive to do more often are: *Take a daily walk  *Lift light weights 2-3x a week *Go to sleep half an hour before you usually do … Continue reading Little things we can do for big wellness changes

Through the years I have realized more and more how important it is to nurture your spirit. (your soul, if you prefer) Personally I think making seasonal changes is often one of the best ways to do it, since, like the flowers, we go through phases and fall and wintertime is a good time to shed the old, to embrace the inner core strength of … Continue reading Take Good Care of your Spirit

Make summer about self care, self love and lots of nature and sunshine! Stay offline more, slow down and savor more. See if you can do everything on this list, and add your own goals too. And you know, I can’t say one thing on this list is more important than another because that’s all individual. But a few I think are MUSTS for most … Continue reading Summer Self Care Bucket list

Recently I read a post by Jamie Lee Curtis saying she tried expensive beauty products due to falling prey to advertising. She spent $800 on a jar of cream that ” didn’t do anything”. I’ve been thinking about that post. Because the older ( wiser?) I get, the more I tend to agree. While maybe some people say they have results from expensive creams and … Continue reading Back to Basics- Why simpler skincare is better

Years ago a friend was going through a rough patch. When I saw her, I was quite surprised to see she looked ten years older. She had lost her glow, had dark under-eye circles, and her skin had clearly taken the toll of her emotional stress. As her life improved, so did her appearance. Of course, if the stress is sustained long enough, the damage … Continue reading How Stress Shows Up On Your Skin- and What To Do About It

I don’t know what it is about herbal salves, but there’s a feel-good element with them that goes beyond their healing properties that I can’t explain. Maybe it reminds me of childhood, or simpler times with the old fashioned tins. Maybe it’s because the remedies are made with pure, natural ingredients that make them comforting to me. Maybe it’s the tactile experience of turning the … Continue reading The incredible healing power of salves