Levelling up!
Last night was the last day of my Level 1 HEAT Class (Herbal Education and Training) at Farmacy Herbs! We each presented our final projects: an herb chart detailing 19 different herbs- their actions,...
Omega-3’s and Brain Health
A lot of my nutritional research has been focused on omega-3 fatty acids. They are essential nutrients that modern diets often do not include in adequate amounts. As a psychology major in college I...
Between Cooking and Compost
Before composting all your cooking scraps, think about saving them for making a delicious broth! I keep mine in a plastic bag in the freezer.
Examples of things you can save:
- carrot ends
- onion and...
A Vegetable with a Fruit’s Name
Every Saturday when I visit the Wintertime Farmer's Market at the Hope Artiste Village, I like to pick up something that isn't on my routine shopping list. This week, I got some beautiful (and...
David Hoffmann: From Rhizotomoi to Radicle
In my most recent class at Farmacy Herbs, we watched a video called Herbal Actions where English herbalist David Hoffmann explains the various actions of herbs (what they do in the body). David is...
Ingredients for a Liquid Detox
Detox cleanses aim at ridding the body of accumulated toxins. These toxins come from the food we eat, air we breath, water we drink, and many other modern day contaminants including prescription medications and...
Pounds of Wisdom
One of my favorite podcasts is An Organic Conversation. The show is hosted by food advocate Helge Hellberg, produce expert Mark Mulcahy, and holistic chef Sitarani Palomar. They discuss a range of topics on...
