Avena sativa The milky oat seeds are collected when the seeds of the oat are still green and in the “milky” stage. When you squeeze the seed you’ll see that milky liquid. This is usually tinctured fresh. Avena sativa is an extremely helpful herb for nourishing the nervous system, especially in cases of nervous exhaustion. …
I know, it’s winter and you may not be that into drinking cold things at the moment, but one of the easiest (and tastiest!) ways to get fruits, vegetables and herbs into your body is through drinking a smoothie! You could always go to the freezer section of most grocery stores and find smoothie blends, …
Microbes are important for gut health proper digestion healthy immune system better brain function more! Some foods you can eat to increase the number of bacteria green veggies inulin found in artichokes (globe and Jerusalem) onions garlic leeks legumes polyphenols – the microbiota uses (rocket fuel) as energy sources and convert to other useful chemicals …
When we look at plants, the color green seems to be present in almost all of them. The presence of green tells us something about the plant – it contains chlorophyll. What’s chlorophyll? Chlorophyll is a green pigment in plants with a very similar structure to hemoglobin. The only difference is the central molecule; in …
The color red represents so many things: power, fire, passion, blood, lust, energy, war… it’s certainly attention grabbing (and healthy!) Red fruits and veggies are full of antioxidants that have been shown to help fight cancer and heart disease, increase the health of your immune system and growth of hair, nails and promote healthy skin. …
Vinegar can be a great way to infuse the medicinal and nutritional constituents of an herb. The one caveat is if you are going for minerals, which vinegar is great at extracting, it will be difficult for you to get enough (unless you REALLY LOVE vinegar), so I recommend sticking to nourishing herbal infusions for …
We’re going to examine another herbal action today: immunomodulating Anytime you hear the word “immuno” you know it refers to having an effect on the immune system. Modulate means to regulate or adjust. So basically, immunomodulating means to regulate or adjust the immune system. Don’t mistake this action for immunostimulant; these are two different actions …
Antioxidant has been a popular buzzword for years. The phrase “eat the rainbow” has been used as a way to encourage us to eat a variety of colors (and no, I don’t mean Skittles) What exactly ARE antioxidants and where can we find them? Plants produce antioxidants as a way to combat the free-radicals that …
As the temperature drops, oftentimes, our immune defenses go down with it. Check out our video on YouTube to learn some fun ways to incorporate immune-supporting herbs into your daily routine. We’ll also whip up some tasty, apple pie-flavored protein/energy balls are fortified with: adaptogens anti-inflammatories immune-system modulators These will help keep your immune system …
Borage is one of our favorite plants to grow throughout our homestead. But we get particularly beautiful, large ones growing in our hoop-house alongside our tomatoes, peppers, melons and cucumbers. They make incredible pollinator attractors, but did you know that borage is also a popular food choice employed in various recipes in the Mediterranean? The …
