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Herbs for Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, and the Aging Brain: What the Research Has to Say
Research on herbs for dementia offers a ray of hope. Research has focused on plants with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, adaptogenic, nootropic, and neuroprotective actions that support brain health and address risk factors for dementia.
Cooking with Medicinal Mushrooms: My Favorite Recipes for Shiitake and Maitake Mushrooms
I love cooking with medicinal mushrooms, especially shiitake and maitake—two easy-to-find mushrooms with a rich, umami flavor. These mushrooms turn a simple soup or risotto into a gastronomic delight.
Cultivating Wholeness in a Broken World: How to Overcome Hopelessness and Despair
Learn these five simple practices to cultivate wholeness in a broken world. Develop the skills to stay engaged without being paralyzed by hopelessness. Live with the resiliency needed to show up in the face of not knowing and uncertainty.
7 Safe and Effective Herbs to Ease Your Anxiety and Help You Feel at Peace
Discover seven safe and effective herbs to ease anxiety and help you feel at peace. Each remedy has special properties that address an individual’s unique experience of anxiety.
Anti-Aging Herbs: Do You Want to Look Great or Feel Great Too?
Let's be honest—anti-aging creams and serums hawked by 20-something models may help you look better at 65, but they won't give you the energy or brainpower you need to fully enjoy life.
Simple Pleasures: 12 Nourishing Self-Care Rituals that Actually Work
Weave these twelve simple self-care rituals into your day to feel more nourished, grounded, and at ease.
The Best Whipped Body Butter Recipe For Dry Skin
It's been tested in the dry heat of Arizona where I live and would no doubt be just as soothing and moisturizing in the cold, northern winters where forced-air heating makes your skin crack.
5 Effective Herbal Remedies for the Deep Sleep Your Body Really Needs
These are the top five herbal remedies I recommend for the deep sleep your body really needs. You’ll probably find that some are better suited to your needs than others.
8 Amazing Benefits of Herbal Adaptogens You Don’t Want to Miss Out On
Ancient wisdom and modern clinical science agree when it comes to the amazing benefits of herbal adaptogens. Here’s what we know about adaptogens and the benefits you don’t want to miss out on.
Green Tea Lotion Recipe for Dry and Mature Skin
This green tea lotion recipe was formulated for dry and mature skin. It combines the powerful antioxidant benefits of green tea with rich oils and essential oils that combat aging. Apply this DIY lotion to the face or body for a soothing, hydrating, anti-aging treatment.
