In Part 1, I discussed the issue of sun avoidance and how, contrary to popular belief, avoiding sun exposure is actually detrimental to...

The sun has decided to show it's face again here in the Pacific Northwest.....That means picnics, barbecues, hiking, gardening, swimming...

"The Doctor of the future will give no medicine; but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet and in the cause...

Now that the long, dark days of winter have passed and the first few indications of spring have sprung, it's time for many people to...

Spring is just around the corner! What do think of when you hear that phrase? I think about the renewal of nature, the rebirth of all the...

At last…a safe and effective method of protection from infectious disease and an alternative to vaccines!  A program developed in...

With cold and flu season underway, many of our families are being hit hard by illness. In fact, some people have learned to just expect...

Every fall, I try to make sure that I make an extra large batch of Elderberry Elixir. Elderberry is a highly medicinal plant and is a...

Every fall, I try to make sure that I make an extra large batch of Elderberry Elixir. Elderberry is a highly medicinal plant and is a...

Adaptogens are all the rage these days, it seems. For the last couple of years, everybody and their dog has been talking about adding...

When I think of spring, I think of Stinging Nettle. And, the thing I love most about Nettle, aside from the benefits I will expound upon...

At this time of year, we all need a little reminder to practice good self-care routines. But, so often I hear from women, and have...

The last third of a woman’s life can be the most inspired, satisfying time in her life; filled with freedom, joy and unprecedented...

Fire Cider (also called Master Tonic sometimes) is one of my favorite winter remedies for several reasons. First, it's very effective;...

St John's Wort is blooming all over the Cascade Range valleys right now and it's the perfect time to harvest some of this medicinal...

1. St John's Wort is anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory and especially anti-viral. In fact, it has been used successfully for shingles,...

Traditionally fermented, home-made sauerkraut is not only a culinary delight, but a big boost for your health! Most store-bought...

Having recently moved to India, I have been excited to learn about a whole new batch of herbs to use as food and medicine. In the...

There is a long hedge of a wild rose variety called Rosa Rugosa along the back of my garden. I planted them there a few years ago, chosen...

With the recent earthquake in Japan, resulting in the instability of several nuclear reactors, many people have been asking what they can...