You’ve probably noticed a hint of fall in the early morning air lately. It’s been just a little cooler and crisper that time of day, and the air feels and smells so lovely. What do you like most about this time of year? This...
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Peggie Zih, my friend and colleague from Hong Kong, has generously shared her expertise and knowledge of herbs and Chinese Medicine combined with her experience at high altitudes for the benefit of those of us who live in and hike at high altitudes here...
More than 80,000 books. That’s how many came up on Amazon when I did a search under Books for “health.” A search for “healthy eating” brought up 40,000. A Google search for “healthy diet” yielded 7,840,000,000 results! How frustrating when you just want to...
“It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it’s summer in the light, and winter in the shade.” – Great Expectations Are you feeling like you’re ready to finish working on some of your...
Emotions and stress levels are high during these challenging times. We’re all feeling them swirling in and around us. Thankfully Mother Nature has gifted us with herbs that help to comfort and calm us when we feel out of balance. These ten herbs are...
This is one of my favorite recipes for the holidays – or any other time during “soup season.” The naturally sweet flavor and creamy texture makes it seem more like a comfort food than a nutritious vegetable soup. And the flavor compliments almost any...
Having lived most of my life in Wyoming which is known for its high winds, I’ve seen the strength and beauty of the trees that thrive here where winds regularly reach hurricane force. They adapt to the wind as they grow, bending a little...
The world’s population is struggling more than ever before with depression, hopelessness, anxiety, and a host of other issues that are invading our peace. In fact, approximately 450 million people are currently battling a mental health disorder of some kind. With a brand new...
I was talking with one of my clients recently and promised to email her my herbal turkey recipe. And then I forgot who it was. I’m so embarrassed…lol! So as I was asking a few of my clients if they were the one I...
There’s always been something about the transitions of the seasons that’s exciting and inspiring to me. Everything feels new, like it’s time for a change. I’m motivated to reflect on what I’d like to be different about my life – diet, exercise, hobbies, habits,...
Hemp oil, CBD oil, and cannabis are some of the buzz words we’re hearing in conversations about our health these days. People are talking about the benefits of these products—not just for them but also their dogs. These benefits include everything from better sleep and...
In spite of your busy holiday schedule, you’re here taking a break reading about holiday self care tips. So kudos to you for that! You’re already doing a great job at self care! There’s so many experiences we want to enjoy this time of...
On my list of herbs that I would never want to run out of, Rose hips is one of the top ones! Rarely do I let a day pass without having at least one cup of Rose hips tea. It’s one of my favorite...
I’m super excited about being a guest blogger now for Standard Process West’s publishing company, Selene River Press. Please check out my new guest blog post for them by clicking the link below… Click here to continue reading this post, “11 Tips for Getting...
Fall colors and cooler weather have arrived. I’ve always loved the changing of the seasons. For me this time of year means seeing how far into the fall months I can keep my pots of flowers outside, starting some fall crochet projects like ponchos...
It was a year ago today that I got to see the total solar eclipse in Casper, Wyoming, definitely one of the most amazing experiences of my life. But it wasn’t just the awe-inspiring view of being in the zone of totality that has...
An herb that’s always a summer treat for me, pineapple weed brings to mind some very special memories, too. One of my favorite things to do each summer was to visit my dear friend and herbal mentor Caroline Johnson and do herbal field walks...
Crystal Honeycutt, a Registered Herbalist with the American Herbalists Guild, has been practicing as a clinical herbalist and naturopath for 10 years. She also works with health care practitioners such as doctors and therapists to help integrate herbs and healthy lifestyle changes with...
Did you know that many fruits like pomegranate are used as herbs in herbal medicine? Ayurvedic medicine has been using it for thousands of years to “cool the blood” or to keep heat from impacting and damaging the cardiovascular system. Ayurveda even has a...
Have you ever wished you could find that magic bullet that would help you improve your health right away or lose weight quickly? Or maybe you wish there was a solution for reaching your financial goals immediately or making your business an overnight success? ...
I really found this to be true for myself when I was trying to lose weight and get healthy – that sometimes the emotional issues that are at the root of our weight, or our perception of our weight, can really be obstacles. This...
Spring is the time for new beginnings, so this is a good time to start a new tradition at Spirit of the Bear. Beginning today, I’m going to have a featured herb of the month each month. So spring is finally here, Yay!!! And,...
There are no limits to what can become “Pumpkin Spiced” this year! Whether you are a fan of pumpkin spice everything or not, you can’t help but see all the “Pumpkin Spice” themed items available – toothpaste, gum, beer, sparkling water, hamburgers, chips, salsa,...
(Reprinted by permission from the American Reflexology Certification Board, Reflexology Digest, June 2016) Mistake #1 – Assuming All “Reflexology” Is the Same Not everything that claims to be reflexology today actually IS reflexology. Currently only 4 states (New Hampshire, North Dakota, Tennessee and Washington)...
(Reprinted by permission from the American Reflexology Certification Board, Reflexology Digest, January 2017) It’s frustrating to spend good money for something and be handed something else instead. In the U.S., that is too often what happens to people who request a reflexology session from...
Have you missed work frequently due to the flu or a cold? If so, it could be that stress is the culprit and not that coworker who won’t stay home when he’s sick. You may think that these illnesses are simply the result of...