The coffee chain, Starbucks, is known for its chai tea latte, Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, and Apple Crisp Macchiato, and its pumpkin spice latte. While their fall menu is full of all the favorite spices of the season, it is also packed full of unhealthy fats and sugars but will drain your...
As much we many of us would like to admit that the events of 2020 didn’t change our normal, something as simple as a cold and flu can have quite different effects on social relationships than it use to. A home remedy for the cold and flu are now even more important than they were...
What do you love most about fall? When we surveyed our Wellness Wednesday readers, they unanimously said Fall Spices! Something about those clouds, the colder weather, and the shorter days have us looking for ways to warm up and spice up dishes.
While we have shared our favorite way...
Hot summers bring bright yellows. While calendula Officinalis thrives throughout most of the year here in NW Oregon, they come to their full harvest in the fall. Also known as Pot Marigold, these calendula flowers have so many great uses, from externally on the skin to internally for the...
Are you sick of your summer garden yet?
It’s the end of summer, and the tomatoes are just coming in the kitchen. They are the last of the produce from the summer garden, but they are coming in abundance. If you are anything like me, I imagine you probably have a little...
A typical cup of traditional Indian chai lattes is different all over India as well as all over the United States. It’s similar to grandma’s potato salad, or stew, everyone has their way of making it a little bit different but every way is a yummy family tradition. ...
Bright orange and almost as popular as bubble tea, this authentic Thai recipe is a must-have at Thai restaurants. It goes great with your favorite Pad Thai dish or it is even fabulous to make your own at home and serve with a Zucchini Noodle Pad Thai straight from the garden.
What is the best...
Caffeine can cause so many side effects including anxiety, nervousness, insomnia, nausea, stomach issues, addiction, headaches, chest pains, agitation, and more. There are a whole host of reasons why caffeine could be cut back or removed from one’s diet. Those seeking better health through...
Did you know that rose hips, depending on the plant variety, have the highest concentration of vitamin c over any other fruit or vegetable? These studies show that not only is vitamin c one of the health benefits of rose hips but vitamin c is the powerhouse for all of your body's...
With this apple cider vinegar gummies recipe, you will learn how to make your own inexpensive ACV gummies infused with herbs, and customizable to any flavor.
Goli Apple Cider Gummies are all the rage right now. These apple cider vinegar gummies tout their high nutritional value, ability to...
Elderberries are popular for their health benefits for good reason. Learn about these benefits, medicinal uses, and additional uses you may not already know!
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Can I Grow My Own...
Learn how to make a decoction of Aronia berries, elderberries, and other immune-boosting herbs to make a delicious tasting Aronia berry syrup packed with healthful benefits to help ward off the cold and flu.
Most people are aware of the health benefits of elderberries, especially...
