April Herb of the Month: Lemon Balm, The Herb That “Makes The Heart Merry”
Melissa officinalis, commonly known as lemon balm, is an aromatic member of the Lamiaceae family and, therefore, is thought to have high antioxidant potential.1 It’s a fast-growi
Celebrate the Spring Equinox With Us!
The spring (or “vernal”) equinox marks one of two times a year when the Earth’s axis is tilted in a direction so that our daylight hours equal our night hours. In fact, the w
March’s Herb of the Month: Violet
This month’s Herb of the Month: Violets Looking around our local landscapes, starting in March, we begin to notice the at-first small and then undeniably robust signs of spri
February Herb of the Month: Hawthorn, the Herb of the Heart
As we progress through the cycle of seasonal changes, we find ourselves in mid-to-late winter. February is a time of deep rest, just before new spring energy arrives. Continuing ou
January Herb of the Month: Fennel, A Natural Way To Avoid Gas and Bloating
Fennel is an herb that is equally as delicious as it is beneficial. It’s such a good one to keep in your herbal pantry. Fennel seeds are well known for their carminative properti
We’re Moving!
Have you heard? We’re Moving! We are so excited to share that we have decided to move office buildings. We are hopeful for the new opportunities this location will bri
December Herb of the Month: Astragalus, the Herb of Support and Fortification
Astragalus is the Herb of the Month for December. And for good reason! As we ease into the Winter solstice of December, we say hello to longer nights, quieter days, and, hopefully,
Holiday Toy and Gift Safety – A Naturopathic Perspective
With holidays approaching and gift buying at the forefront of the mind, it is helpful to know what to look out for regarding safety. Many of our household items contain chemicals t
November Herb of the Month: Ginger the Firey Herb of Winter
Herbal For November’s Herb of the Month, we wanted to focus on something that was a little warming and cozy, as well as medicinal. For thousands of years, ginger, a warm and
Embracing Autumn – A Seasonal Transition
As autumn arrives, we experience one of the most anticipated shifts of the year. Days grow shorter while nights expand into the morning, and the weather becomes an unpredictable ga