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Chinese Medicine & Blood

Chinese Medicine & Blood

It’s all about the blood! I know, sounds like a horror film right? Well, the truth is, blood makes up most of our internal body, so if it’s out of...
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Ayurveda & The Female Reproductive System by Carolyn McKay

Ayurveda & The Female Reproductive System by Carolyn McKay

You may already be familiar with the Ayurvedic herb Shatavari and it's balancing effect on the female reproductive system. In addition to Shatavari, there is another Ayurvedic herb that is...
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How To Tip: Hormone Balancing

How To Tip: Hormone Balancing

Herbs such as Chaste Tree Berry and Dong Quai are known for their ability to bring hormonal balance. But there’s another star player in creating hormonal equilibrium. Fiber! When you...
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Electric Roots: Cacao Truffles

Electric Roots: Cacao Truffles

Dearest Chocolate, I have a confession to make- I haven’t always been your biggest fan. I mean, I’m a fan of course (I’m human), but you’re a little down there...
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Five Steps for Balancing the Feminine

Five Steps for Balancing the Feminine

“A Woman. The divine female, all powerful and creative force! Life bringing source of infinite love and beauty!” One of my favorite authors and herbalists said it best; “For millions...
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"The Squeaky Cleaner" Skin & Liver Tea

"The Squeaky Cleaner" Skin & Liver Tea

Recipe Dandelion (Restorative and regenerating herb, helps to stimulate and cleanse the liver aiding in the flow of bile) Burdock (Best herb for skin-related imbalances, liver cleanser, blood purifier) Angelica...
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Astrology Forecast: April 2016 Spring is Here!

Astrology Forecast: April 2016 Spring is Here!

Spring is here! With the equinox behind us and Mars in Sagittarius for next couple of months, April could be a passionate agent for involvement in progressive social movements and...
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The Power of Chinese Medicine

The Power of Chinese Medicine

Is it cold and wet outside? Do you over-work, over-worry or over-eat? We all do! According to Chinese Medicine, there are many factors that disrupt digestion and lots of symptoms...
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Yoga for Digestive Health

Yoga for Digestive Health

“When you learn to tap into the cues of your body, you will begin to hear what it really needs. You’ll begin to immediately feel the effects of what you...
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Quick & Easy Braised Greens by Carolyn McKay

Quick & Easy Braised Greens by Carolyn McKay

This is a time of year when the heavier diet of Winter gives way to the lighter diet of Spring. My experience is that my body is ready to begin...
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Calling Coyote: Re-wild the Self

Calling Coyote: Re-wild the Self

Q&A's to rewild the self Coyote! Coyote! Coyote! As I grow older I have found it harder and harder to swallow certain truths. Whether it’s bad news from a friend,...
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Electric Roots: Spicy Dandelion Pesto

Electric Roots: Spicy Dandelion Pesto

This bright and cheery Pesto recipe is full of tasty herbal energizers like Dandelion, Cayenne, and Lemon to get the body moving into Spring. This nutrient dense pesto, packed with...
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