Monthly Archives: August 2010

Courage

We are sick. Nursing a cold for about a week now, not listening to our bodies and going a little too hard these last few weeks. Turns out it doesn’t matter how healthy you eat or how many herbs you … Continue reading

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Bounty

cypress, rosemary, vitex (august break) My parents just bought a cabin in northern Arizona, Cottonwood area. Their property is abundant with so much earthly goods, I can’t wait to see it. Here are the first bits they brought back for … Continue reading

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Bitter Love

Herbal Beginnings. From my journal archives. To have a sound relationship with your bowels is quite a remarkable thing. Something I have struggled with my entire life. I’m sure it’s genetic as I remember my mother spending what felt like … Continue reading

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Tummy Tea

My sweet Sage has colic. And I’m a breast feeder. Initially, I was in denial. I ate whatever I wanted with Sevi and she never had this problem. It must be a phase. But after watching her tiny face turn … Continue reading

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