Cottonwood Medicine

Cottonwood Medicine

Gosh, I am so ready for spring this year. Winter has felt really long. It started snowing in October in the mountains of Idaho where I live. It’s been cold, so cold. And, frankly, I’m over it.  But, the birds are back, the sun is out (today at least), and I’ve...
Nourishing Herbs for Everyday Health

Nourishing Herbs for Everyday Health

This year feels like a good year to get back to basics. Yes, I want to be productive but I also want to be more conscious about the choices I make. And, that includes getting back to herbal basics. For most of when we think about taking an herb(s), we think about...
Beating the Winter Blues

Beating the Winter Blues

If you live in the northern hemisphere like I do, right now the days are short, making it dark, a lot.  It’s cold with plenty of gloomy and gray days. Much of your life is done in the dark. Hopefully, you have a flashlight. You miss the sun.  My husband...
Getting Sleep During the Holidays

Getting Sleep During the Holidays

Sleep, that elusive little creature. Adults need 7-9 hours of sleep a night. Yes, you might need to read that again. I’m a 9 hour girl myself but 8 will do in a pinch.  Many people don’t even come close.  I know a lot of people say they function just fine...