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Attuning to Autumn: Energetic and Medicinal Benefits of Seasonal Herbs

Attuning to Autumn: Energetic and Medicinal Benefits of Seasonal Herbs

In the physical and subtle realms this time of year, we explore themes around release & renewal, reflection & introspection, boundaries &am...
Posted in Autumn, Autumn Energetics, folk herbalism, Herbal Energetics, herbalism, Holy Basil, Seasonal Living, Tulsi

Slow Beauty Skincare Rituals: Oil Cleansing

Slow Beauty Skincare Rituals: Oil Cleansing

Oil cleansing has become an internet trend over the last several years, for good reason. At its core, oil cleansing is a holistic approach to skinc...
Posted in acne, Face Serum, facial oil, Oily Skin, skin damage

Autumn's Dual Elements: Embracing Water and Metal Energetics for Inner Renewal

Autumn's Dual Elements: Embracing Water and Metal Energetics for Inner Renewal

Sometimes I forget how inspiring it is to spend time with Nature, with the Great Mother. I get caught up, once again, in the endless to-do list(s) ...

Skincare For Your Luteal Phase

Skincare For Your Luteal Phase

Wrapping up our series on Skincare for your Menstrual Cycle, we come full circle in exploring the energetics, hormonal shifts, and how to tend to y...

Skincare For Ovulation

Skincare For Ovulation

Following the emerging inner spring energy of the follicular phase comes ovulation, your Inner Summer. If the energy of the menstrual cycle is that...

Skincare For Your Follicular Phase

Skincare For Your Follicular Phase

From the deep wintry, watery well of the menstrual phase, we emerge into the follicular phase of the cycle. Associated with Spring, the waxing moon...

Skincare For Your Menstrual Phase

Skincare For Your Menstrual Phase

For many years, I've mulled over the layers of rhythm in our lives. As humans, rhythm plays such a vital role in the ways we exist in our bodies an...

Electuaries | Ancient Remedies Made New

Electuaries | Ancient Remedies Made New

If you've been around these parts for awhile, you know I deeply believe in the notion of food as medicine. It's a big reason why we stock and suppo...
Posted in chinese medicine, electuary, folk herbalism, Herbal Energetics, herbalism, honey, oxymel, Plant Medicine, postpartum, pregnancy, vinegar

Spring Skincare Essentials: The Top 5 Plants Your Skin Needs This Season

Plants are one of my favorite ways to connect with the season, to touch in with the energetics of the Earth in a palpable, observable, concrete, an...
Posted in acne, calendula, chamomile, Combination Skin, Dry Skin, Herbal Energetics, Oily Skin, seasonal skincare, spring self-care, spring skincare

Gentle Exfoliation: How To Renew Your Skin This Spring

Gentle Exfoliation: How To Renew Your Skin This Spring

We made it! Spring has officially sprung and while we're still layering up here in the Pacific Northwest, we're doing so to head out into the garde...
Posted in acne, Combination Skin, Dry Skin, Exfoliate, Oily Skin, over-exfoliation, seasonal skincare, spring self-care, spring skincare

Spring Oxymel for Clearing Liver and Gallbladder Stagnation

Spring Oxymel for Clearing Liver and Gallbladder Stagnation

If you've ever had a Wholistic Skin Health Consultation with me, it's likely I recommended incorporating an oxymel (or herb-infused and sweetened v...
Posted in chickweed, chinese medicine, dandelion, folk herbalism, herbalism, liver stagnation, oxymel, Plant Medicine, spring self-care, spring skincare, vinegar, violet

Spring Flora Breast Massage Oil

Spring Flora Breast Massage Oil

This is an excerpt from my article Awaken Your Inner Waters: Alterative Plants for Lymph & Breast Health featured in the Spring 2024 edition of...