What if everything we know about health is wrong? All the diets, all the workouts, all the trainers and products to support the body. All the devices, all the supplements, all the things… “Experts” are working round the clock to understand how our food, environment, movement, super nutritives, hydration technology, passive bodywork, etc etc support…
One of my favorite Summer treats is lace jelly. You may be surprised to know its made with that wild frilly flower you see filling up the fields and roadsides in July and August – Queen Anne’s Lace. You may even more surprised to know its from the carrot family, yet tastes nothing like carrots.…
Latin name: Hypericum performatumFamily: Hypericaceae DESCRIPTIVE CHARACTERISTICS Growing abundantly in the US and Europe in valleys, meadows, fields and roadsides, St Johns Wort (SJW) is often considered a noxious, pesky weed. It produces abundant seeds. Russian folk medicine calls SJW Zveroboi meaning “beast killer” or “killing the beast”. It is specially cultivated on plantations where…
Latin name: Artemesia vulgaris Family: Asterceae or aster family DESCRIPTIVE CHARACTERISTICS Part of the Plant Used Flowering tops, leaves, root. Dating back as far as 3 BC, Mugwort is native to Europe, northern Africa and the United States. It’s considered a noxious weed in many places and the fact that it survives in the worst…
Latin name: Mentha piperita Family: Lamiaceae or mint family DESCRIPTIVE CHARACTERISTICS Part of the Plant Used Leaf, aerial portions Peppermint is specific for spasmodic conditions of the respiratory, digestive and urinary systems as well as itchy and inflamed skin. It has been used since the 1600s for a variety of conditions where soothing smooth muscle,…