Natural Wellness

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This week, I wanted to talk about Essential Oils for PTSD as part of our commitment to PTSD Awareness Day on the 27th of June. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a serious mental health issue. It’s estimated that around 3 in every 100 adults will experience it at some time, profoundly affecting their everyday existence. Unfortunately, however, it’s all too seldom spoken of. Even though most people associate PTSD with war, 90% of people with PTSD (or PTSI - Injury) have survived catastrophes, torture, assault, or abuse. Traumas can often derive from road traffic accidents, natural disasters, or many other kinds of trauma. Pertinently, we should note that many refugees usually arrive in new countries with the after-effects of torture and the sheer trauma of what has happened to their homelands too.  What Causes PTSD? As yet, scientists do not

Hi Palmer- “All disease begins in the gut” – It's a quote attributed to the Ancient Greek physician Hippocrates nearly 2500 years ago. And while we now know that not all diseases start in the gut, it’s true that many serious imbalances can be traced back to our digestive system, including a number of autoimmune diseases. Beyond the physical implications of an imbalanced gut, emerging scientific studies continue to validate the fascinating connection between gut health and mental health, something called the “gut-brain connection.” One can see great benefit from nourishing their digestive system with herbs, bitters, and a wholesome diet to support the digestive and nervous systems.   Herbs for Gut Health There are many different categories of herbs you can turn to for digestive support, and one great option is vulneraries. Vulneraries support healing of the tissues of the gut, whether through coating and soothing inflamed tissues or speeding their replication on a cellular level. Many budding herbalists think of vulneraries for external wounds, but these herbs share many of the same supportive benefits when applied internally, as well! A few vulnerary herbs for gut health include:  🌿 Calendula (Calendula officinalis) flower 🌿 Plantain (Plantago spp.) leaf and seed 🌿 Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) root and leaf    HAPPY BELLY OVERNIGHT INFUSION The recipe features marshmallow and calendula, two vulnerary herbs that support gut health and help strengthen intestinal integrity. Marshmallow contains carbohydrates called “mucilage” that are best extracted in cold water, which is why this recipe has two different infusion steps. Mucilage has a somewhat slimy consistency (this is what helps it coat the stomach lining with supportive goodness), but if the drink is too gooey for you, then try swapping marshmallow root for marshmallow leaf, which is still effective but contains less mucilage so will be less slimy. Ingredients:  ½ cup marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) root or leaf ½ cup calendula (Calendula officinalis) aerial parts ¼ cup peppermint (Mentha x piperita) leaves 2 quart-sized glass jars Directions: Place marshmallow in a quart-sized glass jar. Cover with cold water then store in the refrigerator for 6-8 hours or overnight. Add calendula and peppermint to a second quart-sized glass jar and cover with just-boiled water. Cap and let infuse on the countertop for 6-8 hours or overnight. Strain both infusions into a large bowl and stir to combine. Rinse both quart-sized glass jars, then divide the finished infusion equally between them.  Store in the fridge, and drink one quart daily to support a strong gut and a healthy stomach lining.   Digestion is a big topic, and we have plenty of opportunities for you to dig in deeper!  Healthy Gut and Herbal Vulneraries LIVE Class: June 17   Get ready to discover and celebrate the wonders of digestive health! You can use herbal allies to support your digestive system while enjoying heightened vitality. This webinar is Class 1 in Herbal Academy’s 3-part Summer Herbal Health Series. SAVE YOUR SPOT Summer Bitters with Dandelion, Gentian, and Licorice Root Recipe   When you taste something bitter, it sends a signal to your body to kickstart the digestive process. The bitter flavor triggers the release of saliva and signals your stomach, liver, and other digestive organs to ready the body for food. In this Summer Bitters, we use a balanced blend for summer.  FIND THE RECIPE   Ayurveda and Digestive Health Intensive   Delve into the foundational concepts of ayurvedic eating, such as the six tastes, and the role that each of the three doshas plays in digestive health. You will learn how to recognize vata-, pitta-, or kapha-type digestive imbalance and what to do to provide support and balance.  LEARN MORE  We hope you enjoy this recipe and resources for a happy, healthy gut! Will we see you live on June 17th? As herbalists, we’re always looking for ways to support health for ourselves and those around us, and digestion is at the heart of this conversation.   Botanically yours, Jane & Amber Your friends and educators The Herbal Academy Team theherbalacademy.com   P.S. We can’t wait to see our Advanced Herbal Course students on Tuesday, June 11 for our first LIVE bonus class, “So You Want to Be a Registered Herbalist?” with instructor Lindsey Feldpausch, RH(AHG)! This six-part live series starts Tuesday, so if you haven’t yet enrolled, but you want to join the series, then sign up today and we’ll make sure you have the link to join.                No longer want to receive these emails? Unsubscribe. Herbal Academy 24 South Road Bedford, MA 01730   

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There's nothing as good as the perfect cup of Masala Chai! Black tea is simmered with warming and fragrant spices and is best served with Parle-G biscuits or cake rusk for dipping.

Jun, also called “Champagne of kombuchas”, is a honey-based kombucha. Here is a recipe to make your own jun tea at home. Get started!

Matcha is a young, delicate, high-grade, green tea leaf that is, grown in the shade for about three weeks before it’s handpicked, dried, and ground into a fine powder.   During the time it’s grown in

A wild soda is simple to put together with plants growing right outside your door! Try this recipe for Elderflower-Pineapple Weed Wild Soda!

Try these apple cider-based fall mocktail recipes, inspired by the tastes of autumn. These non-alcohol drinks are sure to have you feeling cozy and warm.

Repel mosquitoes naturally and effectively with 3 easy-to-make essential oil mosquito repellent sprays that WORK, plus a roller blend recipe!

These books are used to apply natural medicine, holistic healing, and ayurvedic techniques in the Institute for Health Professionals' Herbalism program.

Adding adaptogenic herbs to your routine can make you more resilient to the damaging effects of chronic stress. Try these nine adaptogens.

This comprehensive course empowers you to discover the root causes of your symptoms so you can take steps to feel better, every day.

The lymphatic system is a critical part of the immune system, but it needs help to run efficiently, such as eating a healing diet, exercising.

Join Dr. Chris Motley and Courtney Bursich as they talk about all things detox.

Morley joined host Jason Dean in an engaging conversation with Dr Stephanie Seneff about the impact of glyphosate, viruses and our health.

Beets, fenugreek, cinnamon, and shilajit can help you dial in digestion, support a healthy microbiome, and beat bile sludge and liver congestion.

Modern-day diet can wreak havoc on digestion and gallbladder health. Learn how to reset with gallbladder-friendly food.

Morley joined host Jason Dean in an engaging conversation with Dr Stephanie Seneff about the impact of glyphosate, viruses and our health.

This study comes just after a damning study of plastic found in sea salt brands was published in the scientific journal Scientific Reports. They analyzed seventeen commercial salt brands from eight different countries on four continents for plastic particles. They found plastics in all but one brand

Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase is a critical enzyme that has been associated with several complex psychiatric mental health illnesses. The enzyme can be detected by bloodwork or a cheek swab and, once identified as lacking in individuals, ...

ADHD is a very complex disorder. The number of factors contributing to symptoms is vast — and growing. MTHFR is a genetic abnormality that’s somewhat common in individuals with ADHD, and its presence could explain a lot, and offer additional treatments. Here is what you need to know.

In high amounts, heavy metal toxicity can cause numerous symptoms like headache, nausea, vomiting, sweating, and even death. In lower amounts toxicity from lead or mercury, for example, can have much subtler effects. In either case, however, ridding the body of these harmful metals is important. Removal of heavy metals from the body