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...
Apr 6, 2017 | Food as Medicine, Herbs that Heal, Holistic Health, Natural Medicine
Mint is one of the most iconic flavors of summer, and this cooling, refreshing herb is a God-send to our digestive system. The myriad herb plants stemming from the Mentha family are varied in their appearance, flavor, and healing properties. For example, the Bo He...
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...
Sep 27, 2016 | Food as Medicine, Herbs that Heal, Holistic Health, Natural Medicine
In the spice world, turmeric is the gold standard when it comes to healing properties — both in Eastern and Western medicine. Turmeric is traditionally used to add flavor to and preserve dishes, such as curries in Indian cuisine. In Ayurvedic medicine, this same herb...
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