Summer Fridge Pickles
One food that always goes quick on the table are fridge pickles... especially served on a tray with raw cheese cubes, grass fed jerky, fresh fruit from the garden, and some gluten-free crackers. Hungry yet? These pickles are not canned, which helps them keep their beneficial enzymes (because the cucumbers and vinegar are still raw).
Corn Silk Uses & Remedies
When summer comes around each year, you can be sure that corn on the cob will be a feature in meals, picnics, and backyard barbecues. But did you know that this famous staple in summer cooking is medicinal as well? Many studies have cited using corn silk and its potential antioxidant and healthcare applications as a diuretic agent, hyperglycemia reduction, and as anti-depressant and anti-fatigue agent.
Liferoot Bees!
Brad and I have always been fascinated with bees, their lifestyle, and the wonder and impact they have on our planet and food production. Last fall we made the decision to become stewards of bees and host a home for them. But we didn’t take that decision lightly…and vowed to learn all we could about these amazing insects. So we read books and took courses, talked to seasoned beekeepers and watched Youtube videos galore.
Liferoot’s DIY Stock Tank Pool
I started to see cowboy or stock tank pools start to become popular in 2020 when many public swimming areas were shut down. I saw them on Instagram, these cute 2.5-3 foot deep pool, wide and perfect for sitting and chilling. These pools were a cheaper, faster installation, semi-permanent, super chic and stylish way to get a pool. And did I mention they were super cute? I wanted one.
Materica Medica - St. John’s Wort
Each plant flowers in a different cadence, almost like they are putting on a show. The St. John’s Wort is always a show stopper with its cheery yellow flowers and trailing beautiful leaves.
Rosacea Lifestyle Tips & Helpful Herbs
When I was 23, I was given a spa gift certificate for my birthday. I remember the spa, very ornamental and zen, quite fancy and I wasn’t a fancy gal. They proceeded to break out all the facial things (keep in mind I had never had a facial before).
All About Fertility
Pregnancy is an amazing thing. I am always fascinated by the body and its ability to reproduce. Everything needs to be just right, at the right time. In the US, it is estimated that 15-20% of couples are infertile. Read on for more about causes of infertility from a holistic perspective and how to support your body.
How to Support Your Bodily Detox Systems
When we normally think of “detox” we think of eating a certain way, taking a pill or herb to clean out some sludge that might have developed. And while that is definitely beneficial and has its place and time (we love spring for this), there are things you can do day-to-day to support the key systems that are responsible for keeping your body moving toxins along in the right way.
Balancing Inflammation
Inflammation is an important reaction of the body when an injury occurs. Acute inflammation can be a life saver, bringing important healing components to the area in an attempt to regain balance. Inflammation is an important event of cellular defense system, and can be triggered by a variety of factors such as pathogens, allergens, damaged cells and toxic compounds. Inflammation indicates tissue remodeling & repair, and is characterized by redness, heat, swelling, pain and loss of function.
How to Create a Wildlife Friendly Garden
A garden is meant to be enjoyed by many different species of birds, insects, humans and other animals. Even under ground in a garden, there are traffic jams of fungus, earthworms, and bacteria everywhere! When you plant a garden that invites life of all sorts, there will be a balance achieved that can create all levels of protection and higher levels of pollination and yields.
Your Yoni Balance
Alright ladies! Lets get super girly. Our lady flower, yoni, rose petal, whatever you want to call our beautiful, amazing, intricate vagina… she needs attention and adornment. So lets talk about our yoni health, and ways to balance its particular biome.
Gua Sha Face & Body Regimen
Gua Sha is a wonderful balancing technique for the skin & physique. This practice brings increased circulation to the skin, thus helping in the renewal of skin cells. Perfect For: Skin balance, improving circulation, encouraging renewal of skin cells, nervous system support, improving collagen production.
Winter Cleansing Practices ~ Tips & Do's and Dont's
So what is the best way to ease into the New Year? What are the best cleanses for January and the New Year? While every body, mind and soul are different, honoring the seasons and climates have been the way humans have been doing it since the dawn of man.
Living Mindfully Through the Seasons
You might not realize it, but your whole being shifts with the seasons, whether it is noticeable to you or not. Your body is adapting to the less or more light in the days, sending signals to the brain to alter sleep cycles and glucose patterns. Your skin is adjusting to the temperature and moisture changes in the air, altering your hydration status. Your metabolism actually increases during the cold winter, and your body sweats more in the warm summer.
Herbal Infused Honey
As the cold/flu season approaches, it is always nice to have some herbal remedies on hand for various symptoms and yuckiness. With herbalism, if you can get the herb to the tissue you are trying to treat, the chances of the herb working quickly and effectively are so much better. And this herbal honey does just that.
Natural Postpartum Care with Herbs & Botanicals
In this collaborative post, we offer guidance on how to prepare and care for your body in postpartum, as well as the role of herbs and how they can support the body after birth.
Permaculture and Gardening Tenants, Why do YOU garden?
When we walk out into our gardens, and see all the lush plant life around us, it’s easy to look past the principles in our life that got us there. Many gardeners want a garden, and have many reasons for doing it. Growing your own food is a common reason, and a valid one at that. Having plants to attract birds, insects, butterflies. The beauty of blooming flowers or fresh herbs. Learning these practices and passing on to your children.
Butterfly Pea ~ Tea & Medicinal Benefits
Butterfly Pea is a perennial leguminous twiner vine, which originated from tropical Asia. This vine boasts beautiful blue purple flowers that are edible and quite medicinal. They have been used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic and Chinese Medicine and are slowly making their way into the apothecary shelves of folk herbalists in America.
Garlic and Shallot Galore ~ How to plant these medicinal wonders in your garden
A staple to almost every garden, easy to grow, and highly medicinal…the amazing allium family (think onion, garlic, shallot) never disappoints in bringing a wonderful flavor and unique healing property to your plate. Old as time itself, these cold hardy, drought tolerant, pest resistant plants have made their way across the world and into our bellies and apothecary.
Tinkering with Tinctures ~ Folk Tincture Method and Recipes
There are several different methods of getting the most out of herbs. Each part of the plant can be used for different things and most of the time, it depends on what you’re using it for. If you are using herbs on skin for a rash, bite or wound, you will likely make a salve, oil or poultice. If you want something for digestion or acid reflux, you’d make a tea or tisane.