Health & Wellness

Sometimes I formulate my morning tea mix the night before, setting my tea on my desk so I'm ready to drink and write first thing. Other days, I shuffle in the predawn darkness as the water boils, ...

2. Foraging for food or producing local plants If growing plants is not feasible, the next best option for me is foraging and wild production. This practice involves collecting plants from their natur...

I try to hydrate and drink many minerals (including salt water), but sometimes my skin needs a little more hydration. This aloe vera lotion soothes dry skin and leaves skin hydrated. Works great as a ...

  Each year, Mountain Rose Herbs sponsors dozens of herbal and community events that help educate and empower the herbal community. As the Mountain Rose Plant Sustainability Specialist, it was a ...

Where Wildflower Cordial Begins As summer approaches, one of my favorite things to do is to walk through my food forest/meadow. This area, while still under “construction”, is only in its ...

Salmon is one of my favorite fish for health, quick meal preparation. One way we like to eat salmon is with these Salmon Rice Bowls. It's the perfect gluten-free dinner on a busy weeknight, but I ...

Everyone needs a team. As a health coach, you can become an expert in multiple areas: nutrition, the psychology of behavior change, fitness and athletic performance, stress management and recovery, an...

  Blackberry season is upon us again here in the Pacific Northwest, which is a season I have looked forward to every year since I was a young girl. Some of my fondest memories of summers as a chi...

A personal touch for gifts Every year, usually starting in the fall when gardening duties start winding down, I dive into crafting. This includes creating handmade and homemade gifts to share during t...