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10/31/2024

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10/31/2024

BEWARE OF ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS

Sucralose, an artificial sweetener, may have a number of side effects, including:
Digestive issues
Sucralose can cause bloating, diarrhea, gas, and nausea. It can also damage the gut and alter gut health by reducing the number of good bacteria in the gut.

Skin irritations
Sucralose may cause skin irritations like hives, rash, redness, itching, and swelling.

Mood changes
Sucralose may cause mood swings, anxiety, anger, depression, and itchy eyes.

Other health issues
Sucralose may increase the risk of metabolic diseases, liver damage, and inflammation. It may also alter glucose and insulin levels, and increase the risk of diabetes, IBS, and Crohn's disease.

Drug interactions
Sucralose may reduce the effectiveness of certain therapeutic drugs, including those for heart disease and cancer.

Toxic compounds
When heated, sucralose may generate toxic and cancerous compounds.

T cell effects
Sucralose may decrease T cell proliferation and differentiation.

Pregnancy
Sucralose may affect the gut of pregnant women and their babies, and may also impact the baby's liver's ability to detoxify.

Some healthier alternatives to artificial sweeteners include stevia, raw honey, and maple syrup.

10/31/2024

Sucralose, an artificial sweetener, may have a number of side effects, including:
Digestive issues
Sucralose can cause bloating, diarrhea, gas, and nausea. It can also damage the gut and alter gut health by reducing the number of good bacteria in the gut.

Skin irritations
Sucralose may cause skin irritations like hives, rash, redness, itching, and swelling.

Mood changes
Sucralose may cause mood swings, anxiety, anger, depression, and itchy eyes.

Other health issues
Sucralose may increase the risk of metabolic diseases, liver damage, and inflammation. It may also alter glucose and insulin levels, and increase the risk of diabetes, IBS, and Crohn's disease.

Drug interactions
Sucralose may reduce the effectiveness of certain therapeutic drugs, including those for heart disease and cancer.

Toxic compounds
When heated, sucralose may generate toxic and cancerous compounds.

T cell effects
Sucralose may decrease T cell proliferation and differentiation.

Pregnancy
Sucralose may affect the gut of pregnant women and their babies, and may also impact the baby's liver's ability to detoxify.

Some healthier alternatives to artificial sweeteners include stevia, raw honey, and maple syrup.

07/31/2024

The water you drink plays a crucial role in maintaining your overall health. Here are several reasons why the quality and type of water you consume matter:

Hydration:
Water is essential for hydration, a fundamental component of overall health. Adequate hydration is necessary for various bodily functions, including digestion, nutrient absorption, temperature regulation, and circulation.
Cellular Function:
Water is a key component of cells, tissues, and organs in the body. It facilitates cellular functions, including nutrient transport, waste removal, and the maintenance of cell structure.
Digestive Health:
Water is essential for proper digestion. It helps break down food, aids in the absorption of nutrients, and supports the smooth movement of food through the digestive system. Sufficient water intake can prevent constipation and promote regular bowel movements.
Temperature Regulation:
Water plays a vital role in regulating body temperature. Through processes like sweating and respiration, the body releases heat, helping to maintain a stable internal temperature.
Joint Lubrication:
Water helps lubricate joints and cushions tissues, contributing to joint health and flexibility. Proper hydration can support joint function and reduce the risk of joint-related issues.
Kidney Function:
Adequate water intake is crucial for kidney function. It helps filter waste and toxins from the blood, leading to the formation of urine. Proper hydration reduces the risk of kidney stones and supports overall kidney health.
Cognitive Function:
Dehydration can negatively impact cognitive function, leading to difficulties in concentration, memory, and mood. Maintaining proper hydration levels is important for optimal brain function.
Skin Health:
Water is essential for maintaining skin hydration and elasticity. Dehydration can contribute to dry skin, premature aging, and an increased susceptibility to skin issues.
Weight Management:
Drinking water before meals can contribute to a feeling of fullness, potentially reducing overall calorie intake. Staying hydrated can support weight management efforts by promoting satiety and preventing overeating.
Electrolyte Balance:
Proper hydration helps maintain the balance of electrolytes in the body, including sodium, potassium, and magnesium. Electrolytes are essential for various physiological functions, such as nerve transmission and muscle contraction.
Detoxification:
Water plays a role in the body's natural detoxification processes. It helps flush out waste products and supports the liver and kidneys in eliminating toxins from the body.
Heart Health:
Maintaining adequate hydration is associated with better cardiovascular health. Dehydration can strain the heart and increase the risk of conditions such as high blood pressure.
Choosing the right type of water, free from contaminants and pollutants, is also important for health. Water quality varies, and it's essential to consider the source and potential contaminants. Ensuring access to clean, safe water is crucial for promoting overall well-being. It's recommended to consult with healthcare professionals or local health authorities to determine the best water choices based on individual needs and circumstances.

So hydrate each day, it matters!

07/18/2024

Dietitians highlight the best tea to promote gut health, offering insights into its benefits and how to support overall digestive health.

04/17/2024

Dandelions (Taraxacum officinale) are EVERYwhere! Read on to find out some things about this amazing plant you may not have known!

I love this herb for so many reasons. It's one of the earliest harbingers of spring, at least where we are. I know when those sweet yellow flowers start showing their faces, the foraging race and harvest calendar is ON!

There are some things you should know about dandelion if you're interested in harvesting these incredible plants for their medicinal value.

1) The first thing is that the WHOLE entire plant has medicinal value.

2) The second thing is that the medicinal uses for each plant part are totally different as are the harvest times.

Here's a quick rundown about dandelion plant parts, why you'd harvest them, and the best times to harvest them for the most potent medicine.....

DANDELION FLOWERS:

The flowers are so beautiful.....and incredibly healing in their own way. High in a chemical called allantoin, they're super helpful for supporting the skin in all ways. From wrinkles and aging, scarring, wounds, soothing itching....dandelion flowers are the bomb squad for skin health!

If you have them near you, be sure to get out there NOW. The best time to harvest them is in the Springtime.

There are things to know about the medicine making with these juicy flowers (which are really a bundle of tiny flowers called florets, and each of these makes its own seed). We'll be covering all the dandelion deets inside the Dandelion Masterclass housed in the Confident Herbalist Tribe. The masterclass talk is tomorrow, as a matter of fact! I hope you'll be there!

HINT: Making infused oil with the flowers requires a bit of know-how. A friend of mine once called me all upset because her dandelion flower oil didn't turn out---it went SUPER stinky, and she ended up having to compost it. I think I have a YouTube video on this. I'll check. If I do, it will be in the links below.

*** You might enjoy this article and recipe for Dandelion Lotion​

Next, DANDELION LEAVES:

Dandelion leaves are chock full of minerals and vitamins. They're fairly close to nettle in their nutritional value and ability to support the urinary system. They make a delicious and detoxifying addition to your spring salads. (Be sure they're not sprayed with chemicals fertilizers or pesticides or herbicides.)

The leaves are high in calcium, potassium, iron, and zinc. (Hello, happy immune system). They're also high in vitamins A, B, C, and D. The vitamins are very bioavailable, too.

The best time to harvest dandelion leaves is the spring into the early summer. You can still harvest them throughout the growing season, BUT be forewarned....They become more and more bitter as the summer heats up. This isn't always a bad thing, as bitters have a special place in wellness, but to be honest, most people don't like them, even though they're super good for us.

Leaves of dandelion support your kidney health, and I love adding them to herbal tea blends when the kidneys need a bit of help. One of my students actually didn't have to go on dialysis a few years ago because after taking Ditch the Drugstore she was able to formulate an herbal tea blend that moved her from Stage 4 to Stage 3 kidney failure. Dandelion leaves were an ingredient.

NOTE: You do need to know what you're doing if you have kidney issues. Be sure to work with a qualified herbalist in conjunction with your doctor or specialist if you're planning on using herbs with a medical condition. Also, I never promise you'll have the same results as another person because we're all so different.

Enjoy all the nutrition in dandelion leaves in this recipe for Dandelion Pesto (SOOOOO good!).

Finally, DANDELION ROOTS:

Oh, boy! Dandelion roots (best harvested in the fall, as the plants are going dormant) are incredibly supportive of your liver and gut health. They're right up there with milk thistle seeds and burdock root, as a matter of fact.

In terms of the gut (your microbiome, second brain, and body supporter), dandelion roots in the fall contain high levels of inulin. Inulin is a polysaccharide carbohydrate that is a fiber that's NOT digestible in our system. HOWEVER.....

Our good bacteria LOVE inulin. They scarf it up like there's no tomorrow, and this means that your good bacteria are even more empowered to go out and fight the bad bacteria, yeast, etc. that are there from poor eating habits and normal aging.

Here's a recipe for Digestive Bitters that's pretty delicious!

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Can you believe all this?

A common little w**d that most people detest for various reasons is a medicinal herb par excellence! God did another awesome thing when He created the dandelion for us.

I haven't even covered everything it's so great for! We've just scratched the surface.....

I hope you you can make it to tomorrow's live masterclass chat on dandelion and enjoy the book, the recipes/remedies, and all the good things that are included in the course, including videos.

​You can get it FREE inside the Confident Herbalist Tribe.​

The Confident Herbalist Tribe is a village of herbalists of all ranges of experience. It's been around for almost 5 years now, and is filled with experienced herbalists and aromatherapists. You're not alone in the Tribe.

55+ and growing fully researched masterclasses that all include recipes, remedies, videos, and complete text. We're now adding slide note presentations, too.
BONUS workshops and other short courses rotated quarterly and sometimes more often.
Herbal foundation sessions, classes, and courses
Advanced herbal concepts such as herb "math"
Everything is searchable inside the video replay platform and the student community.
Masterclass organization: Seasonal organization, body system organization, or just go with ABC order....
A like-minded community so you don't feel alone in your Christian herbal studies (and we're not Bible beaters....we just don't ascribe to any unscriptural herbal dogma we need to avoid).
Live weekly chats with me and other experienced instructors....
Access to the larger homesteading community with spaces dedicated to gardening, cooking, food preserving, bartering, faith, and MORE..... **For students only.
​The Confident Herbalist Tribe is unbeatable if you're ready to further or start your herbalism journey.

03/22/2023

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09/25/2019

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09/06/2019

03/29/2019

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03/19/2019

Although it’s well known and quite commonly grown, we think peppermint is a bit of a rare bird – one whose song shines in a solo, but also harmonizes beautifully with others. The peppermint in our teas isn’t afraid to take the stage; many plant people say that our peppermint is among the mintiest tasting around. And those clear, crisp notes come with belly-soothing benefits that have been celebrated by herb lovers for centuries.*

Although it’s not usually a wallflower, peppermint (Mentha x piperita) needs a little help in the reproduction department. A hybrid of watermint (Mentha aquatica) and spearmint (Mentha spicata), peppermint flowers are mostly sterile, so new plants are typically created through cuttings or division. Like its cousins, peppermint has a square-shaped stem and toothed leaves – a visual representation of its minty bite.

It’s no surprise that the traditional after-meal candy is a mint — peppermint has long been revered for its refreshing taste and its ability to aid digestion.* Dried mint leaves have been found in ancient Egyptian pyramids, and mint was so greatly valued in Biblical times that it is referenced in the New Testament as a payment for taxes. In Greek mythology, the water nymph Minthe was turned into a mint plant after a tryst with the god Pluto (an explanation for many mint varietals’ preference for moist soils). In the first century AD, the Roman naturalist Pliny noted that the Greeks and Romans used mint to flavor sauces and wine, and it is referenced in a west Nordic pharmacopoeia fragment of the 13th century. But it wasn’t until the 1700s that the peppermint we know today began to be commercially cultivated as a medicinal plant. It quickly spread from England to Western Europe and around the world, noted for its fresh flavor and its ability to calm cranky digestive systems.*

The unmistakably invigorating aroma of our peppermint can be credited to its high essential oil content, the hallmark of a plant that feels at home. We love the peppermint from Trout Lake Farm in Washington State for its distinctively minty flavor, so rich in essential oils that you might feel a tingle on your tongue when you taste it. The temperate conditions at Trout Lake (where the damp, cool breezes of the Pacific Northwest meet the warm, welcoming sunshine of drier Eastern Washington climates) are perfect for peppermint, which prefers moist soils and lots of sunshine. The folks at Trout Lake Farm have been using organic farming practices since before it was cool, making for some very cool peppermint, and that’s just one of the reasons we’ve been sourcing herbs from them since the 1970s.

One of peppermint’s active compounds is menthol, the source of its telltale frosty tingle. Menthol is classified by herbalists as a carminative, or a volatile compound that helps to slow smooth muscle contractions. As we ingest menthol, the muscles of the digestive tract relax, quelling queasiness and easing occasional indigestion.* That’s why peppermint is a time-honored post-meal treat.

You’ll find peppermint in many of our teas for digestive health, including Belly Comfort™ Peppermint, Gas Relief™, Peppermint Delight™ Probiotic, and Smooth Move® Peppermint. But many of peppermint’s biggest fans love it for more than its tummy-taming benefits; it’s the crisp, uplifting flavor that keeps them coming back for more. It’s a crowd-pleasing classic, perfect for an after-dinner curtain call or to accompany a cozy afternoon.
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03/14/2019

There are thousands of powerful herbs on this planet. But among them are a handful of “superherbs” with so much healing potential that they are revered by both natural and modern doctors worldwide.

Today, I want to highlight one incredibly nutritious, “jack-of-all-trades” healing herb that you may already have in your spice cabinet!

It’s an ancient herb that is tried and true, backed by thousands of years of medicinal use by folk healers in India. Plus, it has been proven by modern science to be extremely beneficial for a wide range of ailments.

Turmeric or “haldi,” as it is known in India, is an incredibly powerful root. It’s nicknamed the “golden herb” because of its bright yellow coloring and variety of healing powers.

Turmeric has turned into the darling of the herbalism world lately because it is beneficial for almost every system of the body. The medicinal value and delicious flavor it holds have made it a staple of Indian cuisine as a dense seasoning and preventative medicine.

Turmeric’s biggest superpower is its anti-inflammatory polyphenol: curcumin!

Although inflammation is a necessary part of the body’s immune response, it has also been proven to be the cause of a wide array of health issues (ranging from aches and pains to depression.)

Adding this powerful anti-inflammatory herb into your everyday life will not only combat existing inflammation, but it will prevent inappropriate inflammatory responses from breaking out again.

On top of that incredible support, turmeric helps relieve stomach pains, bolsters up your immune system, brings down bad cholesterol, fortifies your bones and increases the flexibility of your joints. What’s not to love, right?

Now for the fun part - let’s dive into 3 fun and tasty healing recipes you can make with “the golden goddess,” turmeric.

The following creations will give you a healthy dose!

#1 - Fire Cider from Mountain Rose Herbs

This first delicious recipe is an age old remedy from my dear friend and world-renowned herbalist, Rosemary Gladstar. It boosts your immune system and helps your digestion. It could be used as a salad dressing, added to marinades or taken as a shot!

Ingredients:

1/2 cup fresh grated organic ginger root
1/2 cup fresh grated organic horseradish root
1/2 cup fresh grated organic turmeric root
1 medium organic onion, chopped
10 cloves of organic garlic, crushed or chopped
2 organic jalapeno peppers, chopped
Zest and juice from 1 organic lemon
2 Tbsp. of dried rosemary leaves
1/4 tsp. organic cayenne powder
organic apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup of raw local honey, or to taste

Preparation:

Prepare your roots, fruits, and herbs and place them in a quart-sized glass jar. If you've never grated fresh horseradish, be prepared for a powerful sinus-opening experience!
Pour the apple cider vinegar in the jar until all of the ingredients are covered and the vinegar reaches the jar's top.
Use a piece of natural parchment paper under the lid to keep the vinegar from touching the metal, or a plastic lid if you have one. Shake well.
Store in a dark, cool place for a month and remember to shake daily.
After one month, use cheesecloth to strain out the pulp, pouring the vinegar into a clean jar. Be sure to squeeze as much of the liquidy goodness as you can from the pulp while straining.
Next comes the honey. Add and stir until incorporated.
Taste your cider and add more honey until you reach the desired sweetness.
Golden Milk Turmeric Tea from Epicurious

This next potion is becoming popular in trendy coffee shops. Its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant-rich and memory boosting powers make drinking Golden Milk a no brainer.

Ingredients:

1 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk, preferably coconut milk beverage or almond milk
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
1 (1-inch) piece turmeric, unpeeled, thinly sliced, or 1/2 teaspoon dried turmeric
1 (1/2-inch) piece ginger, unpeeled, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil
1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
Ground cinnamon (for serving)

Preparation:

Whisk coconut milk, cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, honey, coconut oil, peppercorns, and 1 cup water in a small saucepan; bring to a low boil.
Reduce heat and simmer until flavors have melded, about 10 minutes.
Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into mugs and top with a dash of cinnamon.
Garam Masala from Spruce Eats

This yummy Indian seasoning is used in sauces and soups. It is incredibly anti-inflammatory, helps bring down blood pressure and aids digestion. It’s easy and inexpensive to make from scratch!

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons (30 mL) cardamom seeds
2 tablespoons (30 mL) cumin seeds
2 tablespoons (30 mL) coriander seeds
2 tablespoons (30 mL) black peppercorns
1 stick cinnamon (about three inches long)
1 teaspoon (5 mL) whole cloves
1 teaspoon (5 mL) dried nutmeg
1 teaspoon (5 mL) turmeric

Preparation:

Break the cinnamon stick into small pieces.
Combine with cardamom seeds, cumin, coriander, peppercorns and whole cloves in a dry skillet pan over a medium-high heat.
Keeping the spices moving, toast until you can smell their aroma and the seeds begin to brown.
Remove from heat and pour into a food processor or spice grinder and grind into a fine powder. Add nutmeg and turmeric.
Store in an airtight container and keep it in a dark and cool place.
More Tasty Plant-based Superherb Recipes

Last but not least, if you want to learn more about herbs like how to create delicious dishes using superherbs like turmeric, PLUS how to incorporate more vegetables and herbs into your daily routine, check out the FREE Plant-Based Nutrition Guide & Recipe Book below from my friends over at The Vegetarian Health Institute. They're the real deal when it comes to the power of plant-based eating.

https://thesacredscience.com/plant-based-recipe-guide

Stay curious,