Herbalism: Caring for the earth, caring for the self
Recent years have seen a surge of interest in both wellness practices and environmental awareness. In many ways, herbalism and natural medicine sit right at...
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A Tale of Two Tea Houses
by Chuck Viren
They are separated by an international boundary and about 200 miles. Their biographies differ significantly. However, both Terri Lynn Fucile and Elizabeth Spehar share a...
For a Leaf and Hot Water
“Tea isn’t just a beverage. Tea is fuel,” Marc Bohemier tells me from across the table. His partner, Denise Atkinson, tops up my small porcelain...
Echinacea: Keeping Immune Systems Strong for Centuries
by Kim Falter
As cold and flu season approaches, the most popular herb on everyone’s mind seems to be Echinacea. It is the herb we gravitate to...