by Melanie | Aug 5, 2012 | Meet the Herbs, Plant-based Medicine
(Don’t get me wrong. I love green smoothies.) I’ve got a little pipe dream that nourishing herbal infusions might enjoy the widespread popularity that green smoothies have attained. You might say that I’ve got a little bit of an herbal chip on...
by Melanie | Jul 29, 2012 | Plant-based Medicine, Stress
When I first started my herbal practice, I met an incredible artist & activist. He was living on a fixed income and struggling with multiple health problems including debilitating back pain and heart trouble. His case was enough to terrify any new...
by Melanie | Jul 23, 2012 | On Conventional Medicine, Plant-based Medicine
There are so many myths about herbs and herbal medicine floating around that it can make my head spin. Until we clear up the myths about herbal medicine, many people who could benefit will shy away from this incredible tradition of natural medicine that is our...
by Melanie | Jul 20, 2012 | (Healing) Foods on Fridays
Miso is one of the most powerful healing foods. It’s particularly prized for its ability to prevent radiation sickness, which is something that’s increasingly important in today’s world. Miso soup is wonderfully healing (and I’ll be posting my...
by Melanie | Jul 16, 2012 | Healing Journey
There is something beautiful and true about the idea that positive thinking confers blessings, and that shifting our perception is a powerful action that we can take even in moments that feel otherwise beyond our control. Yet, beyond some real benefits, there...
