Humbly Aligned Holistics

11/14/2024

✨ Winter Wellness Boxes are Here! ✨

Looking for a gift that brings warmth, health, and care this season? These Winter Wellness Boxes are here to help you and your loved ones stay well through the colder months—or make the perfect holiday gift! 🎁

Each box includes:

🎄An Elderberry Syrup Kit with two easy preparation methods (stovetop and slow cooker)—just add water, simmer, strain, and finish with your own honey! Makes about 28oz and keeps for up to 3 months in the fridge (though ours never lasts that long!)

🎄 A soothing Herbal Steam blend to clear congestion and support respiratory discomfort

🎄Plus, your choice of one herbal body oil or salve!
Check my website (link in bio) to discover which is best for you and your loved ones.

- Oils Available: Saint John's Wort, Arnica, Sisters of the Forest Face Oil, FairyTale Valley Sleep Support, Heavy Nettle Oil

- Salves: Weeds of Wisdom (for minor scrapes and "ouchies") and Trauma & Injury (for recovery support). Mamas Nectar available in large tin for an additional cost.

🌲Pricing:
- Winter Wellness Box with Oil: $45
- Winter Wellness Box with Salve: $40

DM to reserve your box!
E-transfers $25 to humblyaligned@gmail.com to reserve you holiday box and DM with which option. Boxes will be ready next week for porch pick-up or can be shipped at an additional cost.
Only available until supplies last.

Bring magic and wellness into your winter ✨️

11/01/2024

Natures beauty captured and held within these vibrant oils. Whole plants bottled up to share their ancient wisdom. Each colour tells its own story ✨️

The warm gold of arnica, a gentle healer for aches and wounds.

The deep, fiery red of St. John’s Wort, a balm for the heart and spirit.

Soft, leafy greens of lavender and chamomile, weaving the serenity of sleep.

Rich, forest greens of comfrey and nettle, grounding and restoring strength to weary joints.

Earthy tones echo the wild energy of pine, yarrow, and chamomile, inviting you to wash away the day in the comforting embrace of the forest🌲

These oils are more than remedies—they are moments of ritual, threads of natures magic woven into daily life.

Which of these companions has brought you a touch of magic? 🧚‍♀️🌼

05/24/2024

🌿 Weeds of Wisdom: Your Herbal First Aid Salve 🌿

Meet your new summer essential – Weeds of Wisdom, a green herbal first aid salve that carries the wisdom of the plants. Infused with comfrey, calendula, plantain, and our newest addition, goldenrod, ethically harvested from our favorite woods.

**Benefits of Each Plant**

Comfrey: Known for its powerful healing properties, comfrey helps speed up the healing of wounds, reduces inflammation, and promotes the regeneration of skin cells. It's especially great for the final stages of poison ivy and oak recovery.

Calendula: Renowned for its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antibacterial properties, calendula soothes irritated skin, accelerates healing of cuts and scrapes, and reduces swelling and bruising.

Plantain: A natural remedy for insect bites and stings, plantain helps reduce pain and swelling. Its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties also promote the healing of wounds and soothe rashes and skin irritations.

Goldenrod: Its great for reducing muscle pain and inflammation, healing minor wounds, and soothing skin irritations. It also has antimicrobial properties, making it ideal for treating cuts and scrapes.

Why You Need It⬇️⬇️

- Skin Healing Power: These herbal-infused oils are excellent for the skin, promoting healing and soothing irritation.

- Summer Essential: Perfect for general ouchies when on the go, in the woods, camping, hiking, or around the pool.

- Versatile Use: Great for cuts, scrapes, bumps, bruises, bug bites, and bee stings. Ideal for rashes and irritations from prickly plants.

-Convenient Size & Safe: Our 1.5oz tins are small enough to carry in your backpack or pocket, ensuring you’re always prepared. Plus its safe for the whole family to slather on, no funky ingredients and no essential oils added making it gentle enough for all skin types💚

Get your Weeds of Wisdom salve today and experience the natural healing power of plants. Your skin will thank you! 🌿✨

05/24/2024

Plants remind us that growth takes time, patience, and the right nourishment. They teach us to thrive where we're rooted and to blossom in our own season🌿

05/23/2024

My vision is finally coming to life with these Herbal Birth Kits! I'm now offering kits that include support for labour, delivery, and postpartum care🌿

These kits have been manifesting since I birthed my daughter into this world, offering a holistic approach to maternal care that is crucial to a mother’s wellness and recovery.

I often daydream about attending births and holding space for mothers as they transition, bringing their children from the depths of the universe and roaring them earthside. While that may not be my path, working with herbs is one way I can help.

When a mother has the full support she needs during these raw moments, her mental health doesn't have to suffer. When she is in a good space, she can be fully present for her child and raise them in the best way she can, which ripples back into the community. Imagine if mothers didn't endure any birth trauma and had the support they deserved... did you know that the number one cause of maternal death is su***de? We deserve better.

So here is where I come in with these Herbal Kits. Wouldn't it be lovely if someone delivered a basket with so much love poured into it to support you through this vulnerable time in your life?

Here is what's included:

**Herbal Sitz Bath**: Soothe your perineum and promote healing after childbirth. This can be poured into a peri bottle and used after each bathroom break or to make padsicles.

**After Birth Tea & Early Labour Tea**: Nourish your body and calm your mind with specially formulated teas, crafted to ease discomfort and promote relaxation during labor and beyond.

**St. John's Wort Oil**: Perfect for perineal massage to lubricate and ease nerve pain during the transitional phase and second stage of labor. It can also be massaged on the lower back while mama is laboring and continued throughout postpartum. Great for growing pains in children!

**Mama's Nectar Salve**: A versatile salve for sore ni***es, your baby's first diaper change to soothe their delicate skin, and even soothing growing bellies during pregnancy.

**Crampbark Tincture**: Crafted by the to relieve afterpain cramps. It's designed to ease discomfort in the uterus post-birth and can also be used when the mother gets her period back to help with menstrual cramps.

Herbal Birth Kits are customizable, offering a range of options such as Herbal Infused Soap, Womb Weaver Salve, and other herbal-infused oils like FairyTale Valley, perfect for nurturing bedtime rituals with your little ones. Baskets may differ depending on availability, but they generally embody the same concept.

If you are a doula, birth worker, or TBA looking to add some herbal magic to your tools or offerings, I'm open to collaborating🌼

These kits will not be at the festival for those attending next weekend. If you are a ticket holder and would like one of these (or the basic kit), please DM me so that I can bring them.

05/21/2024

Have you experienced the transformative benefits of Arnica Infused Body Oil? 🌿

My personal favourite way to indulge in this elixir is after a day filled with intense activity. Whether I've been on my feet all day or after having tackled 20km on my first backcountry camping trip in the Kawarthas....let's just say I was amazed not to feel any soreness thanks to this saving grace! It has easily become my trusted ally🌼

And here's a bonus: for someone like me with sensitive skin prone to bruising, Arnica has been a game-changer. It not only minimizes the duration of bruises but also provides gentle care that my skin loves.

However, it's essential to note that this is not an everyday oil, and there are several contraindications to be mindful of. Arnica belongs to the Asteraceae family, which includes daisies, and some individuals may have allergies to it.

I love applying it at bedtime, allowing ample time for absorption. I often wake up feeling like a whole new person💤

Now, I want to hear from you! Have you experienced the power of Arnica Infused Body Oil? Share your favourite ways to use it⬇️🌟

04/29/2024

🌿🌼Summer Announcement🌿🌼

As summer approaches, I'm happy to announce my lineup of markets and festivals where you can find my handcrafted herbal creations✨️

From soothing salves to luxurious body oils for the whole family, and my mama collection of postpartum herbal preparations, there will be something for everyone😊

I'm kicking off the summer festivities with a return to where it all began last year—The Sacred Women's Festival . I'm eagerly anticipating this incredible weekend filled with rawness, heartfelt connections, and prayer 🙏🏻🦋

Next stop? The in St.Thomas! Join me amidst wonderful, good-vibing people, live music, and the vibrant local community.

And for those of you who frequent the Ilderton Farmers Markets, while I'll be there for my full-time work, I'm more than happy to bring along any requested items for pickup. Just let me know what you need, and I'll make sure to have it ready for you😚

If there are markets or events you want to see me at, share below⬇️

I can't wait to share my herbal creations with you all and celebrate the beauty of summer together! ☀️🌿


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04/11/2024

✨️Supplier Spotlight✨️

Meet Cara Gwizd-Cowell, the owner of in Ilderton, Ontario!

I first met Cara at the Ilderton Farmers Market where our shared Polish roots and mutual love for herbs ignited an instant connection🇵🇱🌿

Cara's dedication to holistic wellness shines through her work as a modern and traditional midwife. From advanced midwifery skills to herbalism and naturopathic medicine, she's committed to supporting women's health with ancient wisdom and contemporary practices.

While studying naturopathic medicine at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, Cara crafts tinctures, teas, and offers holistic services to her clients.

Every formulation from her family's homestead is nurtured using regenerative methods.

Im so grateful for our connection and the enriching conversations shared with this incredible human🥰

Look out for her potent tinctures in my herbal birth & postpartum kits, empowering mothers as they navigate through this transformative period.

P.S. Don't miss Cara's inspiring interview on The Herbalist Hour Podcast by , sharing her incredible journey.

03/09/2024

03/01/2024

🌼Arnica Infused Herbal Body Oil🌼

~Crafted with the wisdom of Arnica Montana~

Let's explore some practical uses⬇️

1. Muscle Relief: Ideal for massaging onto sore muscles and joints after physical activity🏃‍♀️

2. Bruise Remedy: Can assist in reducing the appearance of bruises and swelling.

3. Joint Support: Offers comfort for achy joints and stiffness.

4. Sprains and Strains: Eases discomfort associated with minor sprains and strains.

5. Arthritis Aid: Can provide relief for arthritis-related discomfort.

6. Inflammation Reduction: Aids in reducing localized inflammation.

7. Post-Exercise Recovery: Promotes quicker recovery after intense workouts - great for backcountry camping and trekking 🏕🛶

8. Headache Relief: Gentle massage may offer relief from tension headaches.

Arnica's Benefits⬇️

- Natural Anti-Inflammatory: Helps alleviate inflammation and swelling.

- Analgesic Properties: Acts as a natural pain reliever.

- Anti-Bruising Agent: Assists in minimizing bruising.

- Improves Circulation: Enhances blood flow to affected areas.

- Calming Effect:Provides a soothing and calming sensation.

I just whipped up a fresh batch of this beautiful body oil🌼🌿Now, eagerly awaiting the final touches on my labels😙 If you're in need of a dose of relaxation right now, just give me a shout

02/29/2024

My journey with St.Johns Wort oil began a few years ago, inspired by a podcast by Amber Magnolia Hill from . Intrigued by its magical properties, I planted these beautiful plants in our yard after a year of searching for them. And this summer, they burst into bloom, filling my heart with so much joy🌼

Interestingly, this same summer, they seemed to appear everywhere – in forests, country fields, along the lake at camp. It felt surreal to be surrounded by this nurturing plant.

In those moments, I embraced the notion that this was a tender reminder from God - a love letter affirming that patience births abundance and that blessings await, reminding me to not lose hope💓

As I look back now, it was also the year I emerged from a dark season, as if Mother Earth cradled me, whispering that, like nature, we too must go inwards, down to our roots, where transformation blooms. As the petals unfolded, so did my heart, mirroring the cycle of growth and rebirth🌿

If we dig deeper, SJW's healing properties resonate with this human experience – addressing depression, fear, insomnia, anxiety, and feelings of worthlessness. How profoundly relatable. Coincidence? I think not.

Dr. Sharol Tilgner unveils the herb's unique ability to guide the body towards embracing sunlight... a reminder of our own journey from darkness to light✨️

I'm truly in awe of this experience. Herbalism goes beyond plant types and skills. It's about creating bonds with these concious beings that surround us. I think they are sharing ancient wisdom with us, telling stories of growth, rebirth and deep connection.

This post was originally meant to highlight SJW's benefits, but sharing this piece felt holy🌿💖

02/23/2024

After completing Herbal Pregnancy & Childbirth, I've been inspired to weave more magic into my herbal postpartum kits.

These offerings will extend beyond postpartum, providing support for labour and delivery.

In my free moments, I've been busy crafting a new tea blend, sourcing locally formulated tinctures, and enriching the kits with additional herbal infused oils, all thanks to the knowledge gained

Crafting with herbs has become a heartfelt ritual of mine as I infuse each batch with warm wishes and healing whispers for the mothers of this earth 🌎

Working with my hands has been so grounding. Every creation receives my undivided attention and love, and I hope it's felt with every sip and slather🤭

Herbal Kits for labour, delivery and postpartum will be available in the coming weeks. Currently, I am working away at creating labels and all the necessary stationary tasks.

Here's to hoping I get my sizes correct this time! 😂

In the meantime, my existing postpartum kits remain accessible and are here to stay! The larger kits will provide support across all stages, from labour through postpartum, for those seeking a more comprehensive experience 🌟