The Spring Cleanse

The premise of cleansing is popular in alternative medicine circles, seen as one of the most important ways to get and stay healthy. But is it really? Is our modern take on cleansing the same as it was traditionally? And most importantly, is cleansing really appropriate for anyone and everyone? We’ll cover all that and […]

Ayurvedic Herbal Oil Massage for Balancing Your Dosha

Table of Contents   Self-care today often orients around doing more and is focused on accomplishment, whether that is reading a new book, developing another skill, or beginning a vigorous exercise regimen. Although it might feel gratifying at first, it can begin to feel exhausting. You are already doing so much each day and spending […]

The Importance of Moistening Plants

Knowing your moistening materia medica is critical for success as an herbalist and a formulator, especially in our modern world where there is a great prevalence of constitutional dryness.

Holistic Herbalism and the Adaptogen Myth

What’s the most common mistake most people make when they start using herbs? After years of teaching and traveling across the country, I’ve seen people over and over make the assumption that if they’re using herbs, they’re holistic. It’s actually not true! Many herbalists and naturopaths actually practice what I like to call “green allopathy” – using herbs just as replacements for drugs. Instead of thinking of herbs in a “use this for that” kind of mindset, I break down how to see herbs in a truly holistic way.