Thought chamomile was simply a delicious tea? Think again; this humble herb is an effective kitchen remedy for several minor ailments. It’s readily available, affordable, and easy to take when travelling. Reach into the pantry, brew a pot, and learn how to use...
Aside from being a zingy addition to many dishes, ginger has numerous health virtues. Asian traditional medicine systems have used ginger as a medicinal tonic for 5000 years. Ginger has undoubtedly stood the test of time. The root, or more technically the...
Natural treatments for indigestion Bloating is a symptom that appears most frequently on my client intake forms. It’s also known as dyspepsia or indigestion. Bloating often goes in hand with a general feeling of discomfort and usually causes distention of the...
Elderberries have a long history of medicinal use. Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, extolled their many virtues proclaiming them to be a herbal “medicine chest”. Elderberry syrup is a delicious way to enjoy the benefits of this plant. Even kids will love...
5 pantry plant medicines for your immune system Sometimes we feel like we need to seek out exotic herbal medicines. Yet, often our most potent plant allies are the ones under our nose – in our kitchen or garden. Every year as we head into Winter,...
Once upon a time when I was a freshly minted Naturopath, I had my clinic in a health food store. One day a young man knocked tentatively at my door and requested a word in private. “Do you sell herbal aphrodisiacs? I’ve heard there’s this Horny Goat Weed stuff that’s...
