Tag: natural-remedies
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A Simple Way to Understand How the Body Falls Out of Balance
For most of human history, medicine wasn’t about naming diseases first, it was about noticing patterns in the body. Is the body running hot or cold?Dry or overly damp?Tense or weak?Heavy and sluggish or light and restless? This way of understanding health exists in the traditional systems of medicine such as Ayurveda, Unani, Greek medicine,…
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Exploring Costa Rica as a Herbalist: A Day at El Arca Jardín Botánico
If you ever find yourself in Costa Rica and you’re into herbal medicine, El Arca Jardín Botánico is a must-visit spot that beautifully blends nature, healing, good food, and breathtaking views. El Arca Jardín Botánico is a beautiful botanical garden tucked away in Santa Bárbara de Heredia, home to a wide variety of medicinal plants, themed terraces,…
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Are Essential Oils Safe to Ingest? And How Should Essential Oils Be Used Safely?
Essential oils aren’t harmless. They’re highly concentrated chemical extracts. That’s not a bad thing, it’s just reality. And when something is powerful, it deserves boundaries. One single drop can equal the volatile content of dozens of cups of herbal tea, far beyond what digestion is designed to handle. Because of this extreme concentration, essential oils…
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The Best Books to Learn Herbal Medicine (Without Superficial Knowledge)
If you want to get into learning true holistic herbal medicine and feel overwhelmed by the laundry lists of herbs, what’s it good for gargon, and Latin names, you’re not alone. Along the way, I’ve noticed that a lot of popular herbal books give you information, but very little understanding. True herbal medicine isn’t about…
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Honestly, Vanessa 