So much to tell! Here are the cliff notes: After a lifetime of loving herbs, I finally did something about it. I’ve enrolled in the Intermediate Course at the Herbal Academy of New England and am happily learning all about the difference between adaptogenic, anticatarrhal and carminative herbal actions (among dozens and dozens of others) and whether or not the person in front of me is a vata, pitta or kappa body type. I know! It’s bit more complex than just distinguishing between thyme and ... continue reading...
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How to make your own homemade hand sanitizer
" If you've read Twig and Feather for any length of time, it's probably clear that I'm a big fan of homemade first aid, homemade health products and home remedies. So when I overheard a conversation about the lack of hand sanitizer at Costco the other day (while I was braving the crowds to grab some toilet paper from the quickly dwindling supply), I decided it was time to show you how easy it is to make your own homemade hand sanitizer. The crowd at Costco was what you'd normally only ... continue reading...
Herb Love : Fire Cider
Has ever a humble jar of vinegar created such a fuss? Enter ... Fire Cider. Yes. It sounds like something your bootleggin’ great grandpa used to make out in his backwoods Tennessee still. It’s not moonshine, though, but a powerful health tonic. And one that has been the subject of outraged-fueled protests, claims of piracy and fraud, petitions, lawsuits, and a denial on Dr. Oz. You can read all the details here. As far as I can tell, Rosemary Gladstar is the original creator of this ... continue reading...