Hi all! I am getting ready to offer in a month a special aromatherapy certification class for birth workers. Students will be able to comprehend and understand the proper use of essential oils and safety for pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Students will be able to evaluate and analyze the...
Articles from August 2014
Halvah and Hummus Recipe
Ancient Egyptian Sweets Matthew James- Student Article Ground dates, honey, sesame seeds and almonds is the oldest candy in the world. Known as Halvah, Halawi, this same recipe is believed to be the oldest Egyptian recipe ever found. Grind 2 cups of dates into a paste with a mortar...
Wild Things and Adventures by Cate Loetscher- Student Article
Wild Things and Adventures by Cate Loetscher I had a simple enough goal this spring to wild craft herbs I like to use from local sources. My plan was simple and concise; contact my neighbors with photos of the plants (common mullein, yarrow, wild roses, Echinacea) I was interested...
Rhodiola Rosea: The Healing Herb- Student Article
Rhodiola Rosea: The Healing Herb Amanda Shea Among the dry, cold climates of mountains and tundra, a valuable herb grows with yellow blossoms. Rhodiola rosea it is called, and also by other names like Golden Root and Arctic Root. This herb is native to Siberia, Norway, Iceland, Sweden and...
Herbs for PMS
Great Herbs For PMS PMS is a common issue women often deal with. For some women it can mean bloating, headaches, cramping, constipation, breast tenderness, water retention, and moodiness to include irritability, weepiness and mood swings. Red Raspberry– Rubus idaeus, this leaf contains fragarine and tannins which are known...