A sugar addiction is every bit as real as an addiction to nicotine, caffeine and—according to recent studies—even cocaine. While you probably know that sugar…
Everyone has their own morning routine, their own private formula for embracing the new sunrise. For some it may be yoga stretches, turning the dog…
By now you have probably harvested and preserved your summer produce for the winter but have you considered what to do with your herbs? Why…
"Oh My Heavens! It's in My Bellybutton!" Taming the Poisonous Triplets The worst place I ever got poison ivy was in my belly button. At…
Healing herbal salves have been a popular remedy for centuries. During the mid-9th century, an educational reform was organized by Alfred the Great. One of…
There's nothing quite like having the right first aid kit handy when an emergency strikes. But what if you're fresh out of Neosporin or don't…
Dementia is a devastating illness, which takes a profound psychological toll on both the patient and his or her family. My training as a neurologist…
Winter is approaching and that means we can look forward to more reading, browsing through seed catalogs, holiday celebrations with family...and the flu. Flu season…
Let’s face it: at some point in life, there is a distinct possibility that you will, in fact, have to make a trip to the…
Using Herbal Remedies on the Homestead One of the greatest benefits of homesteading is the increased responsibility you have over your life. You choose what…
Introduction to Cannabis Cannabis hasn’t always been a controversial substance. In fact, it wasn’t until the early twentieth century, around the era of alcohol prohibition,…
Growing herbs seems to be a feast-or-famine venture. Spring and summer are the bountiful months and that is great. Nothing makes food taste and look…
