May 18, 2017 | Food as Medicine, Herbs that Heal, Holistic Health, Natural Medicine
Who doesn’t love that fragrant, mouth-watering smell elicited by sweet basil? For us, the enticing aroma of basil always signals the start of summer. We love using this tasty herb on everything – fresh tomatoes with a dash of pepper, in every type of...
Jan 19, 2017 | Food as Medicine, Herbs that Heal, Holistic Health, Natural Medicine
Native to Asia, and prolific throughout the varied histories and cultures on the vast continent, ginger is a powerful herb that gives your body an incredible dose of healing. Most of us know ginger as a spice and flavoring in dishes, but today let’s briefly unpack the...
Nov 11, 2016 | Food as Medicine, Herbs that Heal, Holistic Health, Natural Medicine
The advent of the holiday season brings some of the most anticipated flavors of the year. Recipes are made aromatically pleasant and delightfully appetizing by the cozy flavors of pumpkin, butternut squash and root vegetables. But let’s be honest… it’s really the...
Oct 19, 2016 | Food as Medicine, Herbs that Heal, Natural Medicine
Esteemed by the ancient Greeks, oregano was considered a cure-all in medieval times. When the first European settlers landed in North America, oregano was one of the first medicinal plants that was grown. Needless to say, this leafy herb has a long history in both...
