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Make Your Transition Into Fall

As we shift into fall, remember that this season is the best time for cleansing the digestive tract. Your digestion must be vibrant and strong in o...

Herb of the Week: Cleavers

Cleavers (Galium aparine) is an excellent traditional remedy for the lymphatics, kidneys, and nervous system.  It has been widely used as a lymphat...

Herb of the Week: Angelica

Angelica (Angelica archangelica) is now in full bloom, its beautiful white umbelliferae visible from distances afar.  This powerful herb loves to d...

Herb of the Week: Asparagus

Asparagus officinalis, of the Liliacae family, has been recorded as a nutritive food as far back as the ancient Egyptians in 4000 BC. In the 1st Ce...

Herb of the Week: Motherwort

Many of you may notice Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) beginning to bloom as you stroll down the bike path or venture into your backyard. Also regar...

Comparison of Anti-oxidants in Acai and other fruits

Fresh or Raw Fruit Total ORAC (micomoles TE/g)Acai fruit (freeze-dried OptiAcai) 1027Acai fruit (fresh) 185Cranberry 95Blueberry (low bush) 93Plums...

Yoga and PMS

Gin Glynn recently interviewed Katy about yoga and PMS.  The article is posted on the Green Bee blog.

Herb of the Week: German Chamomile

German Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) is one of the gentlest, yet surprisingly effective, herbal remedies available.  This beneficial herb is espe...

Herb of the Week: Cabbage

From Welsh folklore comes the belief that ironing a cabbage leaf with a hot iron and securing it over the affected area will help to alleviate the ...