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Spring is here, and your body deserves to feel just as refreshed as the season around you. If you find yourself dealing with sneezing, congestion, or itchy eyes, this is your reminder that there are gentle, natural ways to support your body. In this post, I’m sharing how herbs like nettle, elderflower, peppermint, and chamomile can help you move through allergy season with more ease. Simple teas, daily rituals, and small shifts can make a big difference for you and your family. Take a moment to slow down, nourish your body, and explore what plant support can do for you this season. Read the full blog to learn more and start your spring wellness routine today.

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Fall Family Favorites: Cozy Recipes and Traditions to Warm the Body and Soul

As the leaves begin to turn and the air grows crisp, fall invites us to slow down, savor the beauty of the season, and gather around the table with the people we love. In our home, autumn means nourishing foods, warm drinks, and rituals that bring comfort after playful days outdoors. Today, I want to share a few of our favorite seasonal recipes and traditions that fill our home with warmth,…

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Healing in the Water: The Benefits of Herbal Baths for the Whole Family

There’s something sacred about soaking in a warm bath — it’s a ritual that soothes the body, calms the mind, and reconnects us with ourselves. But when you add herbs, oils, salts, and intention to the water, your bath becomes more than just self-care — it becomes medicine. As a naturopathic wellness guide, nurse, and herbalist mama of four, I’ve leaned on herbal baths for years — not just for…

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A Change in Season: Spring

Harnessing the Power of Common Herbs for Wellness As we bid farewell to the last whispers of winter, the arrival of spring brings with it a sense of awakening, renewal and rejuvenation. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! This season of awakening is not just a visual feast for the eyes with its explosion of colors but also an opportune time to refresh our wellness routines. Now is another perfect tie to embrace…

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Green Sea Moss: Vibrant Superfood from the Sea

Are you looking for a natural daily vitamin? Do you use sea moss? My family and I have used sea moss for about two years now and as a mom I love it. Our family usually switches between purple a gold but, have recently discovered the benefits of Green Sea Moss. Green Sea Moss, a lesser-known cousin of the popular red sea moss, is emerging as a superfood with a host of health benefits. As a nurse,…

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Nutmeg: The Hidden Herbal Gem for Holistic Wellbeing

Nutmeg is one of my favorite spices in the fall season. I will often times place this herb in cookies to give them a special flavor (and it is one of my secret ingredients). More than just a culinary spice on a spice rack, nutmeg holds a treasure full of health benefits for health just waiting to be explored. As a seasoned nurse, herbalist, and founder of a wellness brand, I’ve taken a deep dive…

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Mullein

Mullein: Nature’s Gift for Respiratory Health and Beyond In the vast tapestry of herbal remedies, Mullein stands out as a versatile and potent herb. Mullein quickly became one of my favorite herbs after discovering it randomly growing in our neighborhood (ironically at a time when my family needed it most). Known scientifically as Verbascum thapsus, this plant, with its soft, fuzzy leaves and…

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Healing Dry, Itchy Skin with Body Butter

Indulge Your Skin: The Healing Magic of Body Butters What do you put on your skin to keep it hydrated/well?… Lotion, oil, nothing… Have you looked at the ingredients list of what you are using? Body Butters are hidden gems that are often overlooked, They can be made at home, and there isn’t just one recipe. They are usually rich in texture and have profound moisturizing properties. Body Butter…

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Increasing Your Energy with Herbs

Increasing Your Energy Naturally with Herbs and Essential Oils Life is full of many demands, from working, to family, friends, bills, adventures… It is common to find your self needing assistance to stay focus and needing energy throughout the day. While caffeine-packed beverages like coffee and energy drinks (I would defiantly stay away from energy drinks- I have takin care of quite a few 20…

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A Taste of Mushrooms: Part Two - Unveiling the Benefits and How to Use Them

Having already shed some light on the wonders of mushrooms in our previous post, we continue to delve deeper into their health advantages and how best to incorporate them into your routine. From enhancing your immune response to boosting cognitive functions, these tiny powerhouses have much more to offer than what meets the eye. 1. There are so many documented benefits of mushrooms, which have…

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Discovering the Magic of Douglas Fir Essential Oil

One of my favorite essential oils comes from the Douglas Fir tree, Douglas Fir Essential Oil. Nestled deep within the verdant forests of North America, the Douglas Fir tree stands tall and majestic. This essential feels like magic every time I reach for it. Beyond its grandeur, this tree offers a gift that has been cherished by native communities for centuries. Douglas Fir essential oil, with its…

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The Incredible Benefits of Eucalyptus: Herb and Essential Oil

Eucalyptus is another one of my favorite plants. Eucalyptus is a towering tree native to Australia, Indonesia, and the Philippines; and is widely renowned not only for its beauty but also for its versatile uses, particularly in the realm of health and wellness. With its aromatic leaves and powerful oil, the Eucalyptus tree offers a range of benefits that many cultures have been capitalizing on…

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Preparing for Fall Season Change

As summer comes to an end and fall begins you may notice the vibrant leaves of autumn begin to from and the air begin to cool and become crisp. This is the time when I like, many of us, start to think about the end of summer fun and the coming of cold and flu season. While I’ve worn many hats over the years – from a nurse attending to patients to a herbalist nurturing nature’s remedies – one…

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What are you putting in or on your food? Did you know there are different kinds of “salt” which may actually help season your food AND help your health? BLACK SALT………. Black salt is full of minerals which may help keep you regulated, decrease bloating, digest fattening foods, protect your heart, and that is just after adding it to your food. It also has benefits for your skin and hair 😉 #reachablewellness #health #live #livebetter #salt #wellness #plantmedicine #naturalhealing #remedies https://www.instagram.com/p/CpVZQa7pkv5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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A Taste of Mushrooms Part 1.

I have never been a fan of mushrooms as a child but, with the dive into the world of plant medicine. They have become one of super foods I never thought I would have found. More than the traditional stalk bottom and cap looking top, mushrooms come in all different sizes, shapes, colors, wonders, and of course benefits. What is a mushroom… Mushrooms are apart of the fungi family and are a hidden…

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Spring Seasonal Wellness- A Cup of Tea

Spring Seasonal Wellness- A Cup of Tea

Springtime is here!!! Now is the time we begin to see the early blooms to symbolize the coming of a new season, the birds and animals beginning to emerge, and the beginning on increased energy to get out and explore. As we welcome the change in the season it is important to give your body a chance to enjoy the welcoming sun and to clear out toxins as we become more energized with each day. Using…

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Meet Thyme… Thyme is a plant from the mint family that have been used by many nation for hundreds of years. Whether you use it as a tincture, in a tea, in a recipe, in a paste, or in your skin care regimen; thyme has tremendous health benefits in every form. Did you know thyme has been used by some cultures to lower cholesterol, control blood sugars, and blood pressure throughout history and still supported by research today? In a recent study in 2010 found taking 100mg of Thyme “induces a normalization of arterial blood pressure”. The experiment was conducted by giving animals Thyme extract. Another study in 2014, found that by giving Thyme at 3,000mg/kg show a significant reduction in not only BP but also lowered cholesterol and aided with liver function. More than just for the heart benefits, Thyme can be used to boost the immune system and aid with coughing. Making it great to add to you morning, afternoon, and night tea. Thyme is full of vitamin A, C and minerals copper, river, iron, and magnesium. Many have used time to aid with bronchitis, whooping cough, sore throat, colic, arthritis, upset stomach, stomach pain (gastritis), diarrhea, bedwetting, a movement disorder in children (dyspraxia), intestinal gas (flatulence), parasitic worm infections, and skin disorders. It is also used to increase urine flow (as a diuretic), to disinfect the urine, and as an appetite stimulant. Next time you make a face cream, make soup, or have a cup of tea try adding some Thyme. :-) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTxI714p7XC/?utm_medium=tumblr