Local & Organic Herbal Medicine - Surrender to the Wisdom of Nature

Explore how to manage inflammation naturally through the powerful salicylates found in willow and poplar trees. Learn how plants communicate through chemical signals, why salicylates ease pain and swelling, and how the Boreal Spring supports our health through forest medicine. This in-depth guide includes identification tips, harvesting insights, and practical ways to use salicylate-rich plants for soothing muscles, joints, and chronic inflammation.

The liver is one of the most important — and often overlooked — organs when it comes to overall health. It filters the blood , regulates hormones , metabolizes nutrients , and neutralizes the countless substances we’re exposed to each day. Because of this, nearly every system in the body depends on how well the liver is functioning. When I work with clients, I always look for clues about the state of their liver — not just through lab work, but through the body’s patterns. Be

Discover the Ayurvedic wisdom of sweet medicine with our new Energetic Glycerites. Learn how glycerine preserves plant vitality, supports the nervous system, and nourishes the heart — plus soothing seasonal recipes and rituals for emotional balance.

Listening to the cues of the Pacific Northwest season Summer in Canada is a burst of colour and motion. We rush to the water, gather for...

There are some plants that seem to carry an ancient kind of light with them—soft, enduring, and comforting. Pearly Everlasting (...

There’s something truly comforting about sipping horchata on a warm day—its creamy sweetness, soft spices, and gentle texture feel like a...

In the hidden corners of the garden or along the untamed edges of pathways and fields, Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) stands like a...

Sweet Violets are calling - read along to learn of some of the first medicinal plants to appear.

Harvest season is almost upon us so I thought it would be a great time to talk about how to wild harvest ethically! It is important to...

Three effective protocols for nervous exhaustion, digestive impairment, and chronic stress. Bonus - 3 easy to grow foods to support health!

Many of us are becoming conscious of how much alcohol we intake and intentionally trying to consume less; but celebrating the holidays...

New to using custom herbal remedies? Read on to see what to expect following a custom remedy consultation.

Are you quick to react, constantly low energy, irritable, or have a lack of motivation? Yes? The culprit is likely chronic stress....

Do you remember as a child the first violet poking through the sidewalk cracks? Or finding the first clover of spring? I do! Spring...

I've got 99 problems, but come spring my allergies become number one! Join me in holding back the allergy season with these herbal...

Native plants are extremely valuable allies as they are adapted to thrive in the same environmental conditions that we experience, offer food and habitat to local animal and insect species, and can be easy to grow! My hope is that by putting emphasis on local plants people are able to see the value in saving our local natural habitat and utilize native species instead of growing more popular European species. * All information on native medicinal plants, fungi and lichen is a

Does wellness feel like an unreachable target? You are not alone! Complex health conditions like adrenal fatigue, autoimmune disorders,...

The holiday season can be difficult for some of us, habits are thrown off by rich food, increased drinking, social occasions, and altered...

Lost in Translation - Gut-Brain Axis Malfunction Part 3 There are many ways in which we can stimulate the vagus nerve to assist with...

Lost In Translation - The Gut-Brain Axis Malfunction Part 2 Ever heard the term 'second-brain', or that 95% of the bodies feel good...