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Herbal Foundations Intensive: The SEED Program
Herbal Foundations: The SEED Program (The original Herbal Foundations program) An In-depth Program in Herbal Medicine The Inspiration Make a deeper connection to the earth. Discover the healing properties of medicinal plants – a special and unique part of our world. Herbal Foundations is an in-depth, three-part herbal studies program. Come on… [More]
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Fresh Horseradish Recipe
Today I made fresh horseradish and it was so easy and delicious I wanted to share it with you! I got my roots at the local health food store, although horseradish is also easy to grow. Horseradish was one of the ingredients in our herbal sinus infection formula called Sinus Soother. It… [More]
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Making your own Glycerin Soaps
It is fun and easy to make your own glycerin soaps at home. This is a wonderful project to do with children and it makes an easy, inexpensive and personalized gift. You will need: Glycerin Melt and Pour Soap Soap Molds (This can be as simple as some plastic containers, or you… [More]
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Antioxidant Purple Berry Elixir
Today I took advantage of the cold and wet outside to do some herbal medicine making in my nice, cozy kitchen. What I made was so good, I had to share it! This is a recipe that uses mostly local ingredients, fresh from the recent harvest of grapes and elderberries here in… [More]
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Decongest Essential Oil Blend
10 drops Eucalyptus radiata 10 drops Rosemary 10 drops Balsam Fir 10 drops Ravintsara 10 drops Pine Mix essential oils together. Here is what you can do with this blend: Add 3 – 6 drops to an aromatherapy diffuser Add 10 drops to 1 ounce of vegetable oil and rub on the… [More]
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Natural Protocol for Respiratory Health
by Elaine Sheff The lungs have an amazing capacity to heal themselves and recover from respiratory stress including cigarette smoke, bronchitis, air pollution or breathing heavy particulate such as exposure to forest fires. Whether you have short-term stress on your respiratory system such as a cold, or long-term stress such as asthma,… [More]
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Herbal Foundations ROOT Program
New and expanded Herbal Foundations Program: add to your herbal knowledge! You asked for it and here it is: our new and expanded Herbal Foundations program! We are excited to announce that we have added two new sections to our original Herbal Foundations program, tripling the hours and vastly expanding the content…. [More]
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Nature’s Wild Spinach: Cooking with Lamb’s Quarters
Lambs Quarters is a common garden and yard weed. It is one of my favorite wild edibles. It has a greener, earthier, more mineral rich flavor than spinach. Some describe the taste of young, lamb’s quarters as reminiscent to asparagus. It has triangular, velvety-textured, serrated leaves. The entire plant, including the stems,… [More]
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Black Cohosh
by Elaine Sheff copyright 2012 Black Cohosh is a perennial herb native to the Eastern United States hardwood forests. Although Black Cohosh is not yet endangered, its habitat is quickly disappearing. Luckily, it can be cultivated. If you choose to buy this plant, make sure you get only organically grown products! Black… [More]
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Making your own Natural Sunscreen
Have you read the ingredients on your bottle of sunscreen lately? Chances are that if you didn’t buy a natural mineral sunscreen, or maybe even if you did, it may contain some really nasty ingredients! Like many beauty products, sunscreens are poorly regulated and can contain harmful chemicals you don’t want to… [More]
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How to Grow an Herb Garden
Here are some important questions to ask before you plant an herb garden: Location: What direction is the garden facing? How much space do you have to work with? Are there any problem areas or areas you want to compliment? Are there and competing plants, trees or other gardens? How will it… [More]
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Natural Treatments for Headlice
Many people are reluctant to use insecticidal headlice treatments on themselves and their children. Did you know that natural remedies can work just as well, or sometimes even better? Most over the counter treatments contain malathion or pyrethroid, products which seem to be becoming less effective, possibly because headlice have become resistant… [More]
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Herbal Foundations SEED Summer Intensive Program
Herbal Foundations: The SEED Program (The original Herbal Foundations program) Wednesdays May 16 – September 5, 2012 1-4pm An In-depth Program in Herbal Medicine The Inspiration Make a deeper connection to the earth. Discover the healing properties of medicinal plants – a special and unique part of our world. Herbal Foundations is… [More]
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Natural Love Potions
Want to do something special for your love this Valentine’s Day? Try one (or more!) of these sumptuous, flirty herbal recipes. Decadent Aphrodisiac Elixir 1 ounce Damiana 1 ounce Kava 1 ounce Muira puama 1 ounce Saw Palmetto 1 vanilla bean Vanilla 1 teaspoon Cardamom ½ teaspoon Cinnamon ½ teaspoon ginger ¼… [More]
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Warming Herbs
Feeling a little chilly? Using the following herbs will help increase circulation and warm the body. They are wonderful to add to soups, and even to hot baths. Try incorporating them into hot teas, salad dressings or even make them into an herbal honey as honey and vinegar are considered warming foods…. [More]