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When Taste Inspires Health (II)

by Kathy on February 3, 2010

Herbs evoke a multitude of responses in the body.  In addition to the more obvious, taste is an essential piece of this process.  It inspires a chemical reaction which may calm, stimulate, dry or heat. These energetic effects are felt body-wide, and are foundational when it comes to improving our health. All tastes are beneficial, [...]

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Kitchen Witch Medicine Cupboard (II)

by Kathy on January 25, 2010

Part one of this article series, Kitchen with Medicine Cupboard, gave examples of what a healing arts kitchen would contain, and described the basics of using herbs for medicine. Included was a brief definition of herbalism, classification and basic terminology for use of herbs, methods of preparation, and Materia medica.  Part II will make the [...]

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When Taste Inspires Health (1)

by Kathy on January 25, 2010

Herbs evoke a multitude of responses in the body. In addition to the more obvious, taste is an essential piece of this process. It inspires a chemical reaction which may calm, stimulate, dry or heat. These energetic effects are felt body-wide, and are foundational when it comes to improving our health. I have always had [...]

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Red Root: Balance the Body by Way of the Spleen

by John on March 15, 2009

Healing is subjective. What each person needs cannot be dictated by some predetermined formula applied to all. It is dictated by the nature of the person in need of healing. This process involves asking questions. And as a practitioner, I ask many questions. But we must personally turn our energy inward to listen to what [...]

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