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5 Ways Vitalism Transformed My Life
Diving into the world of herbal medicine and the traditions that have carried it for

Vitalism and Learning From Nature
Have you come across the idea of allopathic herbalism? This approach often highlights specific symptoms

Vitalism is NOT just about Herbalism
The vitalist approach to healing is like an ecosystem, and herbalism is only one aspect

Science and Spirituality of Herbalism
Science and spirituality are often painted as opposing forces. When this philosophy makes it into

Vitalist Self-Care Practices
Do you wish that you felt more vitality? So many people wait until they have

Agrimony: The Tense but Relaxed Remedy
Agrimony is the herb of paradox. On the one hand, it’s described as a relaxant,and

An interview with Robert Bartlett
When we talk about herbalism and alchemy, it can often seem like we talk only about the past. We know herbalism and alchemy have been

2015 Renaissance Medicine Conference
Early this May I did a few classes at the Renaissance Medicine Conference in Portland Oregon that I thought I’d share with you. This is
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Lemon Balm: The Happiest Plant on Earth
Lemon Balm, the “happiest plant on Earth,” enchants with its

Agrimony: The Tense but Relaxed Remedy
Agrimony is the herb of paradox. On the one hand,

My Top 5 Herbs for Mental Clarity
When our minds aren’t clear it’s hard to accomplish anything- we scatter into the winds or sink down into the low energetic state of brain

5 Ways to Deepen Your Connection to Herbs
I got a great e-mail the other day from someone who was asking me how to have a deeper connection with herbal medicines… but from
Bridging the Earth and Sky
with Astro-Herbalism

What is “Energetic Architecture?”
I use the term “energetic architecture” a lot in my work- for it’s a phrase that to me truly encompasses the concept in alchemy of correspondences, or the philosophy that everything in life is interconnected, related, and the above and below are ultimately One. But what does that mean? And how do we use that philosophy practically? Energetic Architecture is a universal pattern of energetics that weaves together science, religion, and medical traditions from around the world. Essentially, it consists of three primary layers, or patterns, of energetics: the 7 planets, the 5 elements, and the 3 philosophical principles (Alchemy) or doshas (Ayurveda). When one looks at traditional models of the world, there is usually always some form of a 3 fold pattern, a 5 fold pattern, and a 7 fold pattern.

Evolutionary Herbal Profile: Rosemary
Our Rosemary has been going off!! It’s been really standing out to me lately and it’s just in our backyard- so I thought I’d share a little bit about the uses and energetics of the herb as I see it.
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