The art of soapmaking, much like baking, is a creative process that relies on pure chemistry for success. At its simplest, the chemical formula is lye + oil = soap. But the lye needs a carrier in order to mix with the oil, so the formula … Read More

Greetings Every Beauty! Did you know that herbs can color, condition, and repair your hair? Herbs can even assist in transitioning out of hair coloring when we decide to embrace our wisdom highlights. Why does our hair change color? Melanins are the proteins … Read More

I consider breakfast my most important meal of the day, and I never miss it. That said, I rarely ever eat breakfast at a restaurant. I prefer to fix it myself. Breakfast, for me, is a time for relaxing before the busy day begins. Here … Read More

I often find myself running from one thing to the next, to the next, to the next…raise your hand if you feel the same way. As I strive for balance, I’ve found myself drawn to the idea of changing the narrative that runs through my … Read More

Disease-carrying ticks are found in all 50 states in the U.S. and, as their numbers rise and their ranges increase, so, too, do cases of tick-borne illnesses. As Richard Ostfeld explains, “White footed mice are consistently shown to be the most efficient wildlife reservoirs of … Read More

Spring cleaning? Look no further than The Naturally Clean Home, 3rd Edition by Karyn Siegel-Maier. Jam-packed with nontoxic recipes for cleaning and disinfecting with essential oils—your home will look good, and you will feel good when you try these simple recipes (four of … Read More

In this episode, Hobbs explains that his fascination with mushrooms had its roots in his upbringing as a lay naturalist and how a gut-wrenching, rebellious run-in with “eating all kinds of junk and candy and hamburgers and soda” led him to discover the healing power … Read More

You’re going to love your hands after this natural hand care treatment from Norma Pasekoff Weinberg's free Natural Hand Care in the Age of COVID-19 mini-eBook. It’s quick and easy, and—best of all—you likely already have the ingredients needed at home... water, sugar, … Read More

As an herbalist, people are always asking me what my favorite herb or spice is. Easy: garlic! Pungent garlic is a remarkable medicinal food with widely confirmed health benefits — all wrapped up in a delicate white paper case. Garlic has played a central role … Read More

We’ve teamed up with Norma Pasekoff Weinberg, author of Making Herbal Hand Creams and Salves, to bring you Natural Hand Care in the Age of COVID-19. This free mini-eBook is packed with helpful information, fun facts (Vulcan handshake anyone?), and yes-you-really-can-make-these-at-home natural hand care … Read More