Nature Is Where Our Healing Lies

News — cold and flu season

Welcoming you to join in the herbal immersion - Upcoming Workshops

The herbalists path is a continual self-immersion into the study of plants, people and planets.  This is the trifecta of Vitalist Herbalism, and the foundation of our healing journey.  Join us for learning and making workshops, plant walks and wildcrafting, formulating, sourcing and more! Our mission is to reconnect people with nature, where our true healing lies. Class offerings are posted throughout the seasons, and locations vary within Sedona.  We also offer mobile workshops hosted at your location.  Call or follow us for upcoming workshops and information. These classes are guaranteed to expand your mind and skills...herbal immersion at its...


Don't Pass Up the Lemon Balm

Lemon balm is an herb that simply doesn’t get enough attention. I’m gathering leaves for next weeks visit with the kids, and plan to make smoothies for the family. This aromatic herb buffers the nervous system by its volatile oils. These oils are a mild relaxant which equally effect the mind, heart and solar plexi in a cooling, relaxing way. A great plant medicine to use for those terrible twos for both children and parents, this herb offers better mental clarity and viral protection, too.  Lemon Balm is cooling, and thus useful for dissipating heat in the body, especially in...


Chamomile: The GREAT Soothing Anti-Inflammatory Herb

What we can do with Chamomile. Most of us can find chamomile tea in the cupboard. This herb is a wonderful children’s herb and a veritable healing marvel. Chamomile is a nervine herb, which means it builds and tones the nervous system. It is one of the BEST herbs for colicky babies. Chamomile is a powerful anti-inflammatory. It literally ‘takes the edge off’ emotionally and physically. It promotes digestion and reduces gas, soothes sore, achy muscles, relaxes a spastic colon, hyperactivity and eliminates insomnia. Chamomile relieves heartburn, pain in headaches, migraines, flu, arthritis and gout. It is used in fighting...


Aiding the Respiratory Tract Herbally

Let's talk respiratory. A tendency towards respiratory problems is often diet related. Nutritional deficiencies, low zinc and magnesium levels are often present in cases of respiratory disease. A healthy diet rich in antioxidants and vitamins A, C and E are essential to good respiratory health. These nutrients protect the tract from infection and adverse effects of pollution. Another reason why fresh fruits and vegetables are so important to growing children and adults. When our child suffers from respiratory issues it's a constant concern and quite emotionally wearing. In these cases try to avoid mucus-forming foods, and particularly wheat, milk, sugar...


Boosting the Immune System for Illness Prevention During Cold & Flu Season

Learning to support the immune system as a preventative measure can help us to avoid the need for immune suppressing over-the-counter medicines during periods of illness.  Our lifestyles effect the immune system by 80%, so forming healthy habits is key to a healthier life. Preventing illness begins with our daily regimen beginning in early childhood when exposure to infectious agents is beneficial in developing our immune systems adaptability to allergens and disease.  Sleep is critical in making antibodies, laughter and forest therapy boost natural killer cell activity, exercise increases delivery of nutrients to our cells and helps eliminate metabolic waste,...