Fire Cider for Cold Pathogens and Immunity

Fire Cider for Cold Pathogens and Immunity

I remember the first time I heard about Fire Cider - about six years ago in my herbalist friend's NYC apartment. My eyes teared up while chopping all of the ingredients. I was intrigued and slightly scared...I mean, vinegar + horseradish as a tonic? That's intense! But over the years I've come to absolutely love Fire Cider - as a daily immune tonic in the winter months or as a early-treatment for cold or flu. And, I've found my favorite way to enjoy it that even my kids can handle!

Read on to learn how to make this spicy herbal "medicine" and how to integrate into your families health routine.

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Homemade Cashew Milk

Homemade Cashew Milk

There are many reasons that you might choose to use a non-dairy milk in your nutrition plan, I find them both pleasing to taste and easy to digest. And, they are also incredibly easy to make! This post features my two favorite non-dairy milks, how to make them, and why you'd want to. Enjoy!

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Flower Lounge PodCast Interview: Getting to the Root

Katie Hess of Lotuswei has started a podcast called the Flower Lounge. If you don't know her work - she is a flower alchemist, visionary, adventurer and truly bright light in this world.  In this fresh new series, she weaves beautiful storytelling with practical tips to up the vibrancy of your life.

And she chose ME as one of her guests! I am beyond grateful. In our episode, we talk about the overarching emotional themes behind physical symptoms, covering topics like:

  • Why it’s important to create a business style that’s all your own
  • How to navigate through life’s difficult transitions
  • Identifying an imbalance in your life + tapping into your own self-healing powers
  • Some of my favorite herbs
  • The Five Element Theory + your Constitutional Factors
  • Protecting your ‘Shen’ + soothing internal disruptions
  • The evolving concept of ‘time’, and how to make time a friend, instead of an enemy

Click below to listen to our chat about "Getting to the Root" and subscribe for new episodes from other healers coming weekly. Enjoy!

Herb Safety in Pregnancy

I found herbal remedies to be incredibly helpful during my pregnancies - from common complaints like digestive upset, insomnia, swollen ankles and varicose veins. But, there is a lot of conflicting information out there on herb safety and efficacy during the unique time of pregnancy. I tried to lay it all out for you so you can make an informed choice if (and when) herbs are an appropriate supportive pregnancy tool.

This article was published on Kelly Brogan MD's website, read the full text here.

How Flower Elixers Can Uplevel Your Regular Wellness Routine

How Flower Elixers Can Uplevel Your Regular Wellness Routine

About five months ago I was introduced to the wonderful world of Flower Elixers and the beautiful work and products by Lotus Wei. They have been positively impacting my life in major ways, as well as for my clients. From enhancing fertility, heightening professional goals and preparation for childbirth - these truly are potent little bottles. They are a safe way to support personal growth and herbal therapy.

So, I was thrilled when Lotus Wei founder, Katie Hess, was willing to contribute some information about the simple yet profound benefits of her flower elixers - read on below!

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