by Cassandra | Jun 15, 2020 | Health Tips, Recipes
Elder Flower TinctureBy Handmade Apothecary Tinctures are a way to extract and preserve the medicinal qualities of herbs. These will last 1-2 years and can be kept in a cool dark place.Fill a jar ¾ full with either flowers or berries, fill the jar to the top with...
by Cassandra | May 11, 2020 | Food, Health News, Health Tips, Recipes
A few years ago, I went with my son Teuvo to Round Lake to forage wild nettles on Mother’s Day weekend. It was a beautiful day and such a fun experience. Nettles are amazing for times like these with the fear of respiratory illnesses continuing to linger....
by Cassandra | Apr 27, 2020 | Health Tips, Self-care
I’m sharing some information about decongestant herbs today. What is a decongestant? Decongestants: reduce congestion and mucus production. This can help reduce the possibility of an opportunistic infection. The following herbs help produce decongestant actions...
by Cassandra | Apr 19, 2020 | Health Tips, Recipes, Self-care
Do you know about Expectorant Herbs?! These herbs help move foreign particles up and out of the lungs by helping the body produce mucus more effectively and sometimes thinning mucus that is too thick. Here are some herbs and essential oils that fall into that...
by Cassandra | Mar 22, 2020 | Health News, Health Tips
These drops are amazing for your sinuses. A great tool to have on hand for when you need them. 2 oz Anemopsis californica (Yerba mansa)2 oz Juglans nigra (Black walnut)1 oz Hydrastis canadensis (Goldenseal)1 oz Collinsonia candensis (Stone root)Althea officinalis...
by Cassandra | Dec 13, 2019 | Food, Health Tips, Menu
I’m excited to share this vegetable protein chart. It’s such a great reminder to turn to vegetables for our main sustenance. Our current culture has us turning to meats and fats for “health” at every turn, and though these foods offer vital...
