Staying Healthy

The Ginger plant, Zingiber officinale, is native to southeast Asia, and its pungent roots have a long history of culinary...

Lemon Balm, Melissa officinalis, is an unassuming and vigorous member of the mint family. It is easy to grow. So...

In Ayurveda, Vata dosha is characterized as “dry, light, mobile, subtle, rough, hard, changeable, and clear.” Sounds a lot like...

Welcome to part two of my “cheat sheet” on the many carrier oils that Smile Herb offers! In part one,...

As we learn more about herbalism and natural health, many of us are increasingly inspired to “DIY.” Many health and...

Itchy, watery eyes, runny nose, sore throat, headache, coughing, sneezing: seasonal allergies can be a misery. For those who are...

With Fall and the new school year upon us, it’s smart to be prepared for the upcoming challenges to our...

The change to Fall is one of my favorites, but it does bring challenges to the immune system and adrenals....

Social media has been bursting with this new trend: “cortisol face” and “cortisol tummy”. The videos include links and products...

Holy basil, or Tulsi, is one of the most revered herbs in Indian medicine. It has been used medicinally in...