Shared Roots of Pharmacy & Herbalism
Did you ever stop to wonder how herbalism and pharmacy are connected? Perhaps your current outlook is that the two are anything but related, but actually herbalism is the direct precursor to modern pharmacy practice. Pharmacy is more like a refined and reduced form of its herbal counterpart (think white flour vs whole wheat). The […]
Sarah Shore Anderson
Marina helped me reflect on and focus my social media presence – which allowed me to attract 3 clients within minutes of announcing the launch of my business on social media channels. I have been able to confidently suggest herbal products to my clients based on their needs as a result of the clinical pearls I learned.
A Dose of Healthy Herbal Coffee to Decrease Caffeine Dependency
I meet so many people that “run” on coffee, and I happen to know a lot of herbalists indulge in this caffeine-laden herbal bean (it’s technically a seed though). But although I honestly love the taste of the velvety goodness myself, the stimulating effects of the caffeine can be an undesirable side effect and make […]
Healthy Herbal Coffee
Healthy herbal coffee from earthy roots, mushrooms and spices.
From Farm to Fork: How Agriculture Changed Our Diets and Our Health for Generations to Come
Although agriculture has solved the problem of having to constantly migrate on the search of food, current modern industrial farming practices (and flawed dietary theories) are depleting our food from essential nutrients, all the while contributing to obesity, cellular toxicity and metabolic dysfunction. Curious about the declining oral and general health, chronic disease and […]
Reid Gliddon
I created a worksite/grow area in our house in which to compound remedies, and stayed on task to complete the business and technical steps!
The Power of Black Seed Oil: Benefits and Scientific Studies
Black seed oil, also known by other common names, has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties. This oil is extracted from the seeds of the Nigella sativa plant, which is native to parts of Asia and the Middle East. In this blog post, we will explore the botanical name, growing conditions, medical benefits, […]
Differences Between Black Seed Oil, Black Cumin, and Cumin: Plants and Plant Families
I recently posted a video on the benefits of black seed oil and why I’ve started taking it (1 teaspoon daily). I wanted to clear up some confusion about other botanicals with similar common names. Black seed oil, black cumin, and cumin are all derived from different plants, and they belong to different plant families. […]
The Food We Lack: How Food Deserts are Weighing Us Down
Weight loss and access to food are closely intertwined, with food deserts and racial disparities playing a significant role in obesity and difficulty in losing weight. Food deserts are areas where residents have limited access to healthy, fresh food options. These areas are typically found in low-income neighborhoods and rural areas. Residents of food […]
Spirit of the Earth: Exploring the Healing Powers of Native American Plant Medicines
The Native Americans of North America used a wide variety of plants medicinally during the 1500s and 1600s. Using various tree parts for medicinal purposes is an important part of Native American history and culture. Here are some examples: White Pine (Pinus strobus): The inner bark of the white pine was used to make a […]
