Liver Lovin’ Notes from AHG 2016
Thank you so much to those of you who joined me for Liver Lovin’ at the AHG Symposium this year! Since I didn’t have my act together to prepare the slides in time for the proceedings, I promised I would share them here. Enjoy!Here is a link in case that’s easier to view. Additional ResourcesHere is a blog post […]
Continue readingHoliday Gift Ideas for Herbalists
It’s that time of year again. Whether you celebrate a seasonal holiday or not, you’re likely being bombarded with ads, promotions, emails and catalogs full of junk you don’t want or need. It’s time for everyone to check out one of my favorite nonprofits, Center for the New American Dream, for ideas about how to have more […]
Continue readingOctober Unprocessed 2014 – Week 1 Menu
It’s that time of year again! October Unprocessed is upon us. For those of you who don’t know this is a flexible challenge to reduce or eliminate processed foods for the month. It’s trickier than you may think, even for someone who eats a pretty clean diet. (If you’re new to unprocessed eating, you can […]
Continue readingGoodbye, Mark! Lessons from a UPS driver
Our UPS delivery guy Mark is retiring today. People in the neighborhood are taking up collections and planning to put balloons on their mailboxes to wish him farewell. Why? Because he’s the best delivery person ever. Mark remembers that you have small kids and doesn’t ring the doorbell midday because he assumes it’s naptime. Mark […]
Continue readingSeptember Herbal Case Study Group
Thanks for your interest in the case study group. This group is open to all herb students and practitioners. While beginning herb students are welcome, please know that we won’t be spending a lot of time covering introductory information (e.g. the definition of an infusion v. a decoction). Case Study Group is a friendly place, […]
Continue readingHow to use a Castor Oil Pack
I often recommend castor oil packs to my clients. It’s a nice way to slow down, bring warmth and energy to a specific area of the body, and do some meditation or visualization. Some people claim that castor oil breaks up blockages. There doesn’t appear to be a lot of evidence in support of this […]
Continue readingTop 20 Pinterest Recipes of 2013
It’s that time of year again. I didn’t cook up quite as much of a storm this year, but I still got a chance to play around a bit. Just like last year, I compiled a list of my favorites from 2013. Click on the apples to visit the Pinterest board where I’ve compiled them. […]
Continue readingKick Ass Fire Cider Recipe
‘Tis the season for colds and flus, and based on the Facebook posts of my mom friends this one’s going to be intense. I’m probably not the only one who gets calls or emails when a client or friend feels like she may be going down for the count. What’s an herbalist to do? My […]
Continue readingWebinar: Supporting Female Fertility with Herbs
I’m excited to announce that I’ll be presenting a webinar on herbs for female fertility as part of the American Herbalists Guild’s Professional Herbalists Training series. Confused about how to help when your client is trying to conceive? In this webinar, we’ll do three things: review female reproductive physiology, so you can get clear on […]
Continue reading5 Ways to Get a New Client THIS WEEK: A Challenge (+ A Free Webinar)
Having trouble getting new clients in the door? Don’t worry, you’re not the only one. Booking new clients is one of the biggest struggles for most practitioners who are looking to get a new business up and running. I get questions about this all. the. time. Below you’ll find a 24 minute presentation where I […]
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