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The Healer's Path
by Patrice GreenAs healers, our roles are pretty clear: offer tools and light the way so clients can step into their own path of healing. Sometimes that is very easy to do, but not always. There are...
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The Best Herbs for Balancing Your Dosha
by Jersey GriggsAre you normally hot or cold? Is your skin dry or moist? Are you more prone to anxiety or depression?You may be asked these questions when you visit a clinical herbalist or an Ayurveda...
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Urtication: A Forgotten Folk Use of Nettles
by Jade Alicandro MaceThe first Nettles (Urtica dioica) harvest is easily one of my most eagerly anticipated harvests of spring. To me, spring hasn’t truly sprung until the Nettles are here. When it...
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Delicious Nettle Blends
by Katja SwiftI'll just go ahead and admit it: I'm not wild about the flavor of Nettles. I know that many herbalists think Nettles are just totally delicious, but I find the flavor... dull.However...
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Meet the Herbalist: Santalena Groves
We are very happy to bring back our popular "Meet the Herbalist" series where we profile some of the teachers, vendors and participants of Herbstalk. Today we are sharing an interview with Santalena...
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Attending Herbstalk: Everything You Need to Know!
We want you to have the most wonderful time at Herbstalk, so here are some details that will help you make the most of the weekend.Read on for everything you need to know!... Herbstalk is happening on...
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My Relationship with Cannabis
by Caitlin MoakleyMy relationship with Cannabis began when my first intimate relationship ended. Cannabis welcomed me with open arms - offering an entrance and an exit -- a portal where I would dive...
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My 3 Go-To Herbs for Summer
by Marissa RanahanDuring the summer months, herbs are extremely helpful for dealing with humidity and heavy heat. And personally, it’s my favorite season to start incorporating these herbs into my...
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Earth As Healer, Earth As Lover
by Natalie Johnson of Gaia GemsWe live in a time of great change and upheaval. The condition of our own mind and health is mirrored in the fluctuating state of the environment. Increasing incidence of...
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Autumn Ayurveda Guide: How to Transition to Vata Season
By: Marissa Ranahan Fall is a time for immense transition. This is evident in our bodies and surrounding environment. The earth begins to turn brown, trees shed their summer leaves, and the air...
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Bringing Yourself to the Practice
By: Margi Flint with editions by Beth Brooks-MwanoAs practitioners, people will be drawn to us for the unique gifts we have created from our own life experiences. Sit quietly and view your life to see...
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Oshá : Rocky Mountain Bear Medicine
by Lindsay Knecht Autumnal Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere has come and gone. That means it’s time to focus our attention to root medicine! Traditionally, herbalists save root harvest for the fall....
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Growth of Mind
by Nikki Paxton"To live cohesively is almost a fantasy, we ought to know it starts with humbling our egos." - NahkoWhen I began my venture into herbalism, I thought I knew it all. I was growing herbs,...
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Herbs to Incorporate Into Your Imbolc Ritual
by Marissa Ranahan photo via Unsplash As the Wheel of the Year continues to turn, the earth-based celebration of Imbolc is almost upon us!Deriving from Celtic origins, this pagan holiday falls between...
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Plant Allies for the Seasons of Your Cycle
by: Gabrielle Jansen BNat Photo by Anderson Rian on Unsplash Our bodies reflect the shifting seasons, linking us ever more closely with the natural world. I didn’t grow up knowing my cycle mirrored...
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Ecological Herbalism
Photo by David Cooper on Unsplash by Tony(a) LemosThere are many ways to practice herbalism, and many different types of apprenticeships and trainings.Some people are teachers gifted in the art of...
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Emerging from Winter's Rest: Cleansing the Mind, Body & Soul
Photo by Aaron Burden by the Chaos FactorThere are many times in the year when one might plan to get a fresh start, set new intentions, or call in new energy. The new year is traditionally one of...
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Five Ways to Celebrate Beltane in 2020
by Marissa Ranahan Beltane is one of the most uplifting holidays on the Wheel of the Year. It celebrates Mother Earth’s sacred fertility, abundance, and rebirth. According to Celtic tradition, Beltane...
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Social Justice: What Herbalists Can Do To Help
Photo by Vince Fleming on Unsplash by Katja Swift & Ryn MiduraThere is so much upheaval right now, but also so much hope. When I look around, I see that we can change what's needed to be changed...
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Celebrating Lammas: Traditions, Rituals, and Herbs for the Pagan Holiday
by Marissa Ranahan With summer days getting shorter, signs of fall are becoming more apparent. Though the weather outside might be a different story, the earth around us shows signs that autumn is...
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