What Happened When We Moved Indoors?

What Happened When We Moved Indoors?

Sunlight, Circadian Rhythm, Vitamin D, and the Biology We Left Behind This morning, I’m working from my Treehouse Office. The...

When “Natural” Doesn’t Mean Safe

When “Natural” Doesn’t Mean Safe

Herbs, Contraindications & the Changing Meaning of GRAS Herbal medicine has a language problem, especially in the US. We use...

The Herbalist’s Late-Summer First Aid Kit

The Herbalist’s Late-Summer First Aid Kit

Natural Support for Bites, Scrapes, Sore Muscles, Heat and Itchy Encounters Late summer has a personality all its own. The...

Prebiotics vs. Probiotics: What’s the Difference—and Do You Really Need Both?

Prebiotics vs. Probiotics: What’s the Difference—and Do You Really Need Both?

Walk through the health section of almost any grocery store and you’ll quickly find shelves lined with probiotic capsules, drinks,...

From Garden to Apothecary: Feverfew

From Garden to Apothecary: Feverfew

Harvesting, Drying, Encapsulating & Safely Using One of Herbalism’s Most Recognized Migraine Herbs Some herbs seem to invite you into...