by Spiraea Herbs | Dec 29, 2022 | Emotional Health, Herbalism, Natural Health, Spirituality
There is nothing like the abundance and dare I say, gluttony, of the holiday season to force you to bump up against your current beliefs systems. Temptations abound and the stories that hold me back rear their ugly heads. One of the deepest challenges I have to...
by Spiraea Herbs | Dec 18, 2022 | Cold and Flu, Natural Health
It can be an overwhelming and worrisome situation when your child is sick. It’s definitely not an easy job, especially when we are trying to manage fever. Many of us were raised with the belief that fever is something that should be suppressed and often reach...
by Spiraea Herbs | Dec 2, 2022 | DIY Herbal, Herbal Basics, Herbalism, Natural Health
If you are about to embark on a new healing journey, embracing the world of herbs and natural treatment modalities, I am so excited for you. I remember those first days and the eager anticipation of a different experience than I had previously. If you, like me at the...
by Spiraea Herbs | Nov 25, 2022 | Natural Health
As I lay in bed last night and again this morning, an interesting notion swirled around my head. Interesting, but also worrisome if you start to examine the fibres of the tapestry this thought weaves. My ponderings can be summed up into one simple, but dare I say,...
by Spiraea Herbs | Sep 27, 2022 | Cold and Flu, DIY Herbal, Herbal Basics, Herbalism, Natural Health
Recently I shared a video on YouTube about using herbs to help support fever. Because this blog post is meant to be a supportive accompaniment, I would strongly suggest checking out the video below so you have some context for the list I am about to share. Please note...
by Spiraea Herbs | Aug 28, 2022 | Canning & Preserving, Fermented Foods, Homesteading, Natural Health
I seriously may never can salsa again! For those who have been following me for a while, you know that fermentation is one of my favourite ways to preserve food. As a clinical herbalist I can tell you that most humans suffer from compromised gut health and that it...
