Articles: Herbs

Herbal Medicine: Knowledge Rooted in Connection

Using herbal medicine to heal the body is an ancient practice, but it has since become a worldwide industry in…

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Medicine as a Process, Not a Product

What do you picture when you think of medicine? Pharmacy shelves filled with plastic bottles promising cures to your every…

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The Low-Tech Medicine Cabinet

The following is an excerpt from When Disaster Strikes (November 2011) by Matthew Stein. It has been adapted for the…

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Treating Hyperthyroidism: Natural Herbal Formulas

Your thyroid is responsible for controlling many of your body’s functions including metabolism, temperature, and controls some hormones. Hyperthyroidism occurs…

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Tea for Diabetes and Obesity: Herbal Formulas for Metabolic Conditions

Unhealthy diets, poor exercise habits, and environmental factors have led to a rise in metabolic conditions in the younger generations–a…

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Heart Health: Herbal Formulas and Medicinals

Whether you use them as a precautionary measure or for their restorative properties, there’s no denying the power of herbs…

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The Art of Herbal Formulas: Asking the Right Questions

The presentations of illnesses can vary greatly across patients, requiring specific alterations to formulas. As Hippocrates said, “It is more important…

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Growing Your Own Herbs in 6 Easy Steps

Author Didi Emmons understands it’s intimidating to work with unfamiliar herbs. In her book, Wild Flavors: One Chef’s Transformative Year…

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Drying Herbs and Flowers

The following is an excerpt from Preserving Food Without Freezing or Canning by the Gardeners & Farmers of Terre Vivante.…

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