Managing our stress levels is important for long-term health and well-being. Many natural remedies can help support us during times of upheaval, including herbs, supplements, essential oils, flower essences, dietary adjustments, and lifestyle supports.

Getting a good night’s sleep is one of the most important things we can do for our health and well-being. This article discusses lifestyle changes for a healthy night’s sleep including herbs, flower essences, supplements, diet, and essential oils

Many natural remedies are effective for allergies, including herbs, essential oils, supplements, diet, and lifestyle changes.

Ear infections, also called otitis media, are infections of the middle ear, the air-filled space behind the eardrum. They are often caused by a bacterial or viral infection. I find that I can reliably resolve an ear infection in several hours by using natural methods such as herbal tinctures, ear oil, essential oils, and other natural remedies.

I have used many roses as medicine. Often, I will sample a hip or petal to assess whether I’d like to collect it. I generally prefer wild or heirloom species for medicinal purposes. Never use roses from a florist as they usually have unwanted chemicals on them. The flowers when in bloom, can be used fresh or dried. Rose hips are best harvested when deep red in late summer and through the winter.

There is a profound relationship that we can access between using herbs and healing emotional traumas. Each plant might have something specific to offer to deepen our healing process. I believe herbs can help us remember something fundamentally true about ourselves – that we are connected to all life, and therefore not alone.

Antibiotics don’t treat sinus infections well. For this reason, I have seen many doctors recommending neti pots to their patients. Neti pots, herbs, and essential oils can be key to resolving sinusitis. Herbs that thin mucus, fight infection, soothe tissues and encourage expectoration are very helpful.

This is the recipe from my book Naked: Botanical Recipes for Vibrant Skin and Healthy Hair. It is deeply nourishing and, although it can be used for any skin type, it is excellent for dry skin. Nourishing Lotion can be used on the body and face. It smells… amazing.

Herbal glycerites are tasty and appropriate for most ages. Learn how to make your own herbal glycerites with this article and video demonstration.

Herbal Salves are herb infused oils that have been combined with a thickener, such as beeswax, to create a solid product at room temperature. Used externally, they are an effective way to treat anything from a mild skin irritation to a specific skin or musculoskeletal concern.

Vitamin C Serum is valuable for lightening dark spots on the skin and helping to heal acne and scars. It is an antioxidant, protecting the skin from free-radical damage.

There are many herbs that can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Common herbs, essential oils and easy recipes you can use to support your immune system and fight viral infections.

Herbs and natural remedies for infertility and to support a healthy pregnancy.

Menopause is a natural phase of a woman’s life cycle. Learn to support it using herbs and natural remedies.

Learn the different processes for making high quality fresh and dry plant herbal oils.

It’s important to work both internally and externally when you want to heal the skin. Here is an herbal apothecary to help keep the skin healthy and vibrant.

Elderberry syrup is a staple for many households during the cold and flu season. It's easy to understand why when we look at the medicinal properties of this beautiful shrub. This is the best elderberry syrup recipe I've ever made!

Learn which herbs and essential oils are safe to use for your child.

A detailed discussion of the 8 best essential oils for first aid, including six downloadable recipes.