Herbalism, Pleasure, Self Care
Beyond a Warm Beverage: Therapeutic Strength Tea When you brew tea, the water is extracting constituents from the herbs. So you’re actually making an herbal remedy, not just a—hopefully—tasty beverage. Teas: Hydrate you. Herbal teas without caffeine count...
Care During Illness, Herbalism, Self Care, Sleep
Why a post about fever on a site that focuses on sleep? I wrote this post and others about illness clients and my community to help where it’s feasible and reasonable to do DIY support for yourself when you have a fever. This post is for when people feel...
Aromatherapy, Care During Illness, Herbalism, Self Care, Sleep
Why a post about chest congestion on a site that focuses on sleep? I wrote this post and others relating to illness and sleep. However, as an herbalist (and psychotherapist), my primary interest is supporting people with sleep. Most of the work that I offer...
Aromatherapy, Care During Illness, Herbalism, Self Care, Sleep
Why a post about coughs on a site that focuses on sleep? I wrote this post and others relating to illness and sleep. However, as an herbalist (and psychotherapist), my primary interest is supporting people with sleep. Most of the work that I offer around sleep...
Aromatherapy, Care During Illness, Herbalism, Self Care
Why use herbal steams? We can use herbal steams to care for our skin, lungs, and sinuses and to soothe our nervous system. They can: Assist the respiratory system Support breathing Help clear congestion Aid the immune system in fighting off infection in your...
Aromatherapy, Herbalism, Self Care, Sleep
Impact of Allergies & Implications of Sleep Disruption I see people undermine the impact of allergies on their system all the time, for example referring to them as annoying or inconvenient. Often, they don’t recognize that when sleep takes a hit because...