Holistic Health

Unlocking the Secrets to a Healthier, More Productive You by Understanding the Link Between Your Physical and Mental Health The mind-body connection is the link between our thoughts, emotions, and physical health. This connection has been recognized for centuries in Eastern medicine and is now gaining more attention in Western…

HOW RUBBING YOUR EAR CAN QUELL A MIGRAINE — In my younger hormonal days, I used to get monthly killer migraines. I say “killer’ because they were so severe that I would ram the top of my head into a wall repeatedly to get a few seconds of intermittent relief. At one point, I almost ended myself on account…

(DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT A DOCTOR AND YOU SHOULD ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE TREATING ANY CONDITION. THE INFORMATION BELOW SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN AS MEDICAL ADVICE) ***Post contains affiliate link***** I am currently studying to become a community herbalist and have used herbs to treat minor ailments for 14…

Forsythia, is a genus of flowering plants in the olive family Oleaceae. There are about 11 species, mostly native to eastern Asia, but one native to south-eastern Europe. Forsythias are fast-growing shrubs that can add as many as 24 inches in a year, especially the larger varieties. They are best…

Yoga is an ancient practice that fuses a symphony of physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation to promote overall health and well-being. I didn’t realize yoga had these benefits until I experienced a session of Trauma Yoga with a friend of mine last fall. I was in tears and didn’t…

Urtica dioica, often known as common nettle, burn nettle, stinging nettle (although not all plants of this species sting) or nettle leaf, or just a nettle or stinger Foods containing nettles Nettles can be used in a variety of recipes, such as polenta, pesto, and purée.Nettle …