My elbow was talking to me…

Yep, you read that right. No, I'm not crazy. This has happened several times now. After eating something that my digestive tract disagreed with or my body did not like for some reason, my inner elbow on my right arm (for some reason it only happens on that side, perhaps because it's my dominant arm) … Continue reading My elbow was talking to me…

Did you know that Peanut Butter can harm you?

"Nooooooooo!" I cried with a tear in my eye as I finally realized the truth. Ever since I read the word "aflatoxin," I have been on the fence about this for months. There's no way my beloved peanut butter company would allow that in their jars, is there? What is it anyhow, and why does … Continue reading Did you know that Peanut Butter can harm you?

Smoking Herbs: A Step Above Tobacco

Don't hate me for saying this, but I've honestly never smoked in my life. The closest I ever came was when I tested out breathing in some dried mullein smoke that I'd set alight to decide whether it really does clear your lungs ( spoiler alert: it does!) I have, however, made herbal smoking blends … Continue reading Smoking Herbs: A Step Above Tobacco

Heart Health for Valentine’s Day

Valentine's Day is tomorrow. I don't know about you, but this year it doesn't seem like a big deal to me. However, in years past, it WAS a big deal... whether I was single or in a relationship. Whether you are paying close attention to your heart because you desire romantic love or your heart … Continue reading Heart Health for Valentine’s Day

Favorite Herb This Week: Ginger

Ginger is the herb I'd like to highlight this week, as I have started working with it more frequently since growing my own last season. Zingiber officinale is the official Latin name, and the plant is native to somewhere in Southeast Asia. You CAN, however, grow it here in Connecticut if you play your cards … Continue reading Favorite Herb This Week: Ginger