7 Reasons to Take an In-Person Class
Have you ever taken an in-person aromatherapy class from an expert instructor? Here are seven reasons to do so.
What is an herbalist anyway?
Did you know that anyone in the United States may call themselves an herbalist? While this is indeed true, and herbalism will hopefully continue to be unregulated and “the people’s [ Read more. . . ]
Wellness Creed – Part 4
“Pharmaceuticals are sometimes necessary and medical professionals are to be respected within their scope of practice.” Nutrition, exercise, rest, herbs, essential oils, and a whole plethora of tools are available [ Read more. . . ]
How to: Herbal Sun Tea
The Vines Of Wellness garden is really growing by leaps and bounds after a very wet start, followed by hot temperatures and sunshine. Some of my vertically challenged plants aren’t [ Read more. . . ]
Botanical Spotlight: Holy Basil / Tulsi
Botanical Name: Ocimum tenuiflorum Culinary: Holy Basil is not generally used in food, though it could be. It is, however, very commonly brewed as an herbal tea, alone or blended with [ Read more. . . ]
Wellness Creed – Part 3
“The whole person (body, mind, and spirit) is involved in maintaining good health.” Wholistic wellness is about wholeness. When possible, Whole foods are used to nourish a Whole individual. The [ Read more. . . ]
Best Practices: Aromatherapy
The practice of aromatherapy is now popular, widespread, and at times controversial. Usage advice varies greatly depending upon the source. One source may claim routine use of undiluted essential oils [ Read more. . . ]
Botanical Spotlight: Bee Balm
Botanical Name: Monarda ssp.. There are several species within the Monarda genus, most of which may be used interchangeably. Always identify the exact species you are utilizing. Culinary: Bee Balm [ Read more. . . ]
Pinching Plants
Most of the plants in the aromatic and medicinal garden are chosen for their hydrosols later in the year. However, plants which make good hydrosols are also useful medicines when [ Read more. . . ]
Wellness Creed – Part 2
This is part of a continuing series on the Wellness Creed developed by Vines of Wellness. It is important to define the philosophy and mission which underpin a wellness strategy. [ Read more. . . ]