Health & Wellness
Celebration of solstices and equinoxes throughout the year
As the Earth revolves around the sun, our lives rhythmically match this celestial dance. The solstices and equinoxes are more than astronomical events; they are woven into our cultural tapestry, rich ...
Plant nutrient liquid
I'm a firm believer in soups for their gut-supporting, deliciously delicious and nutritious qualities. You can pack so much nutrition into each little sip. Adding a host of herbs to our jui...
Homemade Electrolyte Drink Recipe (with flavor options)
Drinking enough clear clean water it's one of the most important things we can do for overall health. In most cases, water alone is wonderful. When it's hot weather or when we're exercisin...
The truth about choosing herbal remedies
When the average person hears the word herb, they may think of cooking with spices and herbs. However, those who look to herbs as a powerful form of healing are sometimes overwhelmed and confused by a...
A Look Inside Maker's Herbal Academy Magazine – Warm and Cozy Edition
Within the pages of the third issue of this digital delight, you'll discover a treasure trove of over 70 herbal recipes and cozy ideas: Enter the cozy realm of winter herbalism, discovering warmin...
Herbal Flavor Profiles for DIY Tea Blending
As herbalists, many of us create infusions (teas) with health and wellness in mind, choosing herbs based on the ingredients they can provide us. As tea enthusiasts, we also care about the experience o...
A perfect duo for transformative results
Embarking on a fitness journey can feel like navigating a maze of choices, with fat-burning workouts and supplements standing out as a dynamic duo that promises transformative results. Understanding t...
Is body fat good or bad for you?
Reviewed by Eric Helms, PhD, CSCS About a year ago, a plus-size yoga teacher caused a minor scandal. Specifically, Gatorade ran a series of ads featuring Jessamyn Stanley—a well-known yoga instructor,...
Healthy Homemade Chocolate Recipe | Wellness Mama
If there's one guilty pleasure that all moms enjoy, it's chocolate! Fortunately, there is a way to justify the indulgence a little because chocolate (like wine) has some fantastic health benef...