Thanksgiving is just around the corner, marking the beginning of the holiday season and bringing with it the the warmth of family and friends- and FOOD! Eating the seasonally ripe foods of Thanksgiving prepred with traditional culinary herbs can create a great foundation for a healthy winter season. Traditionally, herbs and spices were not only used to enhance the flavor of foods, but to also boost health during the cool winter months. Grandma's chicken soup really is the cure for what ails you, because the herbs used to season it pack a powerful immune-boosting punch! Let's explore the medicinal properties of these common Thanksgiving culinary herbs! Rosemary Rosemary is such a versatile herb, used to season beef, poultry or pork....
Turmeric root powder is a popular ingredient in Asian cooking. The fragrant, orange-colored root adds a unique flavor to sauces, soups and curries. Turmeric is also often used to color food products because of its vivid hue. Research studies are most often focused on the healing of benefits of curcumin, a group of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds found in turmeric. Although curcumin is available as a standardized extract, the whole herb may be more beneficial for you. Turmeric as a whole herb stays in the digestive tract longer than curcumin, which provides more opportunity for curcumin to be absorbed, along with other beneficial substances. The healing properties of turmeric have been studied extensively in recent years, and the results are truly remarkable....
When it’s time to go back to school, every parent is doing their best to make sure their children are prepared for success. As the parent of a child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, I know too well the complex emotions that accompany the start of the school year for those one-in-five parents whose child had a learning disorder. My sweet child is so intelligent, but really struggles to find the focus and attention needed to pay attention in class and successfully complete homework every day. As we have walked through his educational journey, I've done hours of research and used plenty of trial-and-error in finding the keys to his academic success. Once we discovered this regimen, we shared it...
Lemongrass is a beautifully fragrant herb that is commonly used to add a subtle citrus flavor to Asian cuisine. As an herb, Lemongrass has been used for centuries in ayurvedic medicine to treat illness, fevers and to boost immune system function. As an essential oil, Lemongrass has many beneficial uses that might surprise you! This blog post contains some of the most common benefits of lemongrass essential oil and some recipes for using this bright oil in your home. NATURAL DEODORIZER: Lemongrass oil can be used in homemade deodorants, room sprays and household cleaners to leave you and your home smelling delightfully fresh. SKIN HEALTH: Lemongrass oil can be used as an effective cleanser for all skin types; its antiseptic and astringent properties can balance issues with...
Spring has sprung, and as you wander around your neighborhood, you may notice the sunny, bright, cheerful faces of dandelion flowers popping up in lawns and yards everywhere. Many consider dandelion to be a weed, but we think that Ralph Waldo Emerson said it best- "What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have never been discovered". We invite you to discover the many virtues of dandelion before you write it off as a weed. Dandelion is a common, subtle, healing plant used medicinally for centuries on nearly every continent of the world. It is most commonly used as a digestive tonic, edible food, and in herbal wines and beers. The root is a favorite amongst traditional herbalists as a support for the liver, kidneys, spleen, and...
