Mugwort: The Herb of Dreams
Mugwort is a plant famed for its effects on dreaming, but its medicinal properties and actions do so much more than that. With a distinct effect on the nervous, digestive, hepatobiliary, and reproductive systems, Mugwort navigates, regulates, and balances the highways that connect them all. In today’s plant profile, you’ll discover: Mugwort’s unique flavor profile […]
Vitalism and Learning From Nature
Have you come across the idea of allopathic herbalism? This approach often highlights specific symptoms and conditions that certain herbs are “good for.” However, it has a limitation: it doesn’t address the root causes of diseases. To achieve profound healing, it’s crucial to go beyond simply matching herbs with symptoms. Embracing the traditional vitalist herbalism […]
Vitalism is NOT just about Herbalism
The vitalist approach to healing is like an ecosystem, and herbalism is only one aspect of it. At its heart, vitalism is about living in accordance with nature. This means living harmoniously with it and learning to support your body’s natural intelligence through nutrition, hydration, rest, and other lifestyle habits. By understanding how vitalism extends […]
Vitalist Self-Care Practices
Do you wish that you felt more vitality? So many people wait until they have time to take a vacation or staycation to recharge, but postponing self-care until you truly need it can leave you feeling burned out. Instead of seeing self-care as an uphill battle, you can take small and achievable steps that enrich […]
Your Body: More Than a Machine
The body can be viewed as an ecosystem or machine, and these varying paradigms significantly impact how you view and treat disease, and certainly how you use herbal medicines. With each offering a unique perspective to healing, it’s the combination of both that is stronger than its parts. In this week’s blog post, you’ll learn: […]
