Yarrow (Achillea millifolium) Family – Asteraceae Yarrow has a glorious history. It’s use as old as the human race. In fact, the plant and it’s use is so ancient that the dinosaurs may have eaten it to stay healthy. (Although I don’t know if there’s any proof of that). The botanical name Achillea comes from […]
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Oregano (Origanum vulgar) Table of Contents Family – Labiatae or the Mint Family About Oregano Common Garden Oregano is an easy to grow addition to any garden. In fact, this herb has been grown for centuries, all over the world, for its culinary and medicinal value.Easy to grow, Oregano can be started from seed or easily
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Dear Annie, Do you have any suggestions for ringworm in dogs. The puppy we recently adopted from our local animal shelter has been diagnosed with ringworm. What natural solutions can we use? Thank you for reaching out. Ringworm is a common infection in dogs and puppies especially those from a shelter. Luckily, the fungus responds
The practice of mantra and chanting is experiencing a new popularity in modern spiritual and yoga practices today. But they are not new. Mantra and chanting can be found in almost every ancient wisdom tradition. These ancient, often musical power words and phrases can be found in traditions such as Sanskrit and the Vedas, Native
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Monarda (Monarda fistula) and other species Family – Lamiaceae or the mint family Monarda or Sweet Leaf is common to the Black Hills of South Dakota. When I lived there I always looked forward to summer, when the sight of beautiful purple flowers covered gully bottoms and prairie flood plains. Without fail in July and
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Yoga Therapy as a Healing Modality Offerings like “Yoga for Back Pain” and “Yoga for Stress Relief” are common, and seemingly increasing every day. But the truth is that no one set of tools or approach works to resolve any diagnosis or problem. Yoga therapy works best when it is personalized. This means that rather than a
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