Category: Tips And Tricks

If you walk into any health food store, you will find shelves full of dropper bottles containing tinctures. Tinctures are widely used because they are concentrated, portable, convenient to take, and have a very long shelf life. They are also easy to make at home! However, for those who are more accustomed to taking supplements in pill or capsule form, there can be a bit of a learning curve. In this post I hope to demystify the process of taking a tincture and answer some common questions.

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Drying Herbs in your Car

5/13/2014

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Method: Drying Herbs in your Car

This spring I harvested a lot of Nettles. Some I made pesto out of, some vinegar and tincture, but most I dried to make nourishing infusions throughout the year. For more information on the many properties and uses of this plants, see my post Spectacular Stinging Nettles. A popular method of drying is to hang the nettles by their stalks in pairs. This year, rather than hanging them to dry, I decided to use my car as a dehydrator and it worked better than I imagined! Like an electric dehydrator, there is good ventilation and protection from direct sunlight (for the most part). And no need to use electricity! The benefits of this method include faster drying time and not cluttering your living space. Downsides include: not being able to use the back of car for a few days and remembering to close the windows at night and if it rains.

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Spring Cleaning Recipe

3/1/2014

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Spring Cleaning

Spring is just around the corner! The days are getting longer, the crocuses are blooming, and the sun is shining more, and the days are getting slowly warmer. It’s almost time to open all the windows, shake out the rugs, and clean behind the furniture. Yes, spring cleaning!

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Water

2/13/2014

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Water, Water, Everywhere.

Water is one of the most important nutrients required by the human body, and yet so many of us take it for granted. Water has numerous roles in the human body. It acts as "a building material; as a solvent, reaction medium and reactant; as a carrier for nutrients and waste products; in thermoregulation; and as a lubricant and shock absorber" (Jequier & Constant). Well more than half of our bodies are made out of water! And yet, in the cold of winter, I find myself drinking much less water than is optimal, which is exacerbated by the drying action of my electric heat. Even in the warmer months, I find myself suggesting increased water intake to almost all of the clients I see as an herbalist. It seems that in our very busy lives, hydration can sometimes take the backseat. It can be difficult to remember to drink water when you are busy doing a hundred other things. I would like to offer here some tips and tricks that have been very helpful for me in increasing my overall water intake and awareness of my hydration level.

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How to Take a Tincture

How to Take a Tincture

Drying Herbs in your Car

Method: Drying Herbs in your Car

Spring Cleaning Recipe

Spring Cleaning

Water

Water, Water, Everywhere.

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How to Take a Tincture

How to Take a Tincture

Drying Herbs in your Car

﻿Method: Drying Herbs in your Car﻿

Spring Cleaning Recipe

Spring Cleaning

Water

Water, Water, Everywhere.

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Method: Drying Herbs in your Car