Category: Holistic Healing

Holistic Healing, Plant Wonder Collective

Immune Boosting Tincture Blend

Kristine

During seasonal shifts, times of stress, and while traveling we can become more susceptible to colds, flus, & other respiratory illnesses. Supporting the body with herbs that improve immune function during these times can reduce the severity of cold & flu symptoms, and may help entirely prevent getting sick.

This tincture blend combines three potent immune boosting herbs that have been long appreciated for their ability to bolster the body’s resiliency to help it fight off infections.

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Herbal Allies for Anxiety & Depression

Kristine

We certainly have been living in strange and difficult times. This last year and a half has been hard for nearly everyone I know, and many folks have been struggling with varying levels of anxiety and depression.

Among other important things (i.e. good diet, plenty of exercise, therapy, supportive family + friends, etc.) herbs can help to bring a great deal of comfort in these troubled times. The following are a few well-loved herbal allies for anxiety + depression, and related issues.

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Holistic Healing, Wild Woman

Holistic Care for Menstrual Pain

Kristine

Western medicine doesn’t have much to offer women who suffer from painful periods. Anti-inflammatory pharmaceuticals and hormonal birth control are often considered the only options for relief.

These solutions, however, do not take into account that painful menstruation is often an indicator of underlying issues. Thus, the medications would have to be continued indefinitely for long term relief. Lasting improvement of this issue can typically only be achieved by taking the whole woman into account.

The following suggestions focus on improving overall well-being, in addition to strengthening and toning the reproductive organs.

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Holistic Healing, Pregnancy + Birth

Natural Remedies for Morning Sickness

Kristine

Updated February 28, 2022

Morning sickness is one of the most common issues that pregnant women deal with during their first trimester. For many women, morning sickness occurs anytime or is an all day problem, not just something they experience in the morning.

Herbalist, Rosemary Gladstar, explains, “a combination of factors, including sudden hormonal changes, shifting dietary needs, an insufficient amount of B vitamins, and/or low blood sugar, give rise to morning sickness. In particular, a rapid increase in the hormone chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) during the first few months of pregnancy is thought to be a cause of the complaint.”

Thankfully there are many safe natural remedies that can be helpful for easing nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.

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Herbs for a Healthy Nervous System

Kristine

Today’s world is a fast paced one. People are often on the go, and many don’t have or take adequate time to really relax and recharge. A lack of proper nutrition and unhealthy sleep patterns can also contribute to various nervous system issues, including depression, anxiety, insomnia, volatile emotions, chronic stress, pain, and more. Furthermore, poor nervous system health can create other imbalances in the body, such as digestive problems, high blood pressure, and palpitations.

Herbs that help to ease insomnia, pain, depression, anxiety, & other nervous system issues and have a direct benefit on the nervous system are often called nervines. These herbs will not deaden the nerves and senses like allopathic medications with the same aim will. Instead, they aid in relaxation, gently lifting the spirits, and working on a physiological level to strengthen and tone the nerves and brain.

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A Holistic Treatment Plan for Bladder & Urinary Tract Infections

Kristine

If you notice a frequent need to urinate, pain or burning during urination, and/or a feeling of incomplete urination these are good signs that you have an infection of the bladder and/or urinary tract. The usual allopathic method for treating urinary tract & bladder infections is antibiotics.

However, most bladder infections can be easily resolved with natural remedies when treatment is started early. If you have any of the above symptoms starting the following program as soon as possible can keep the infection at bay.

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Holistic Treatment of Poison Ivy, Oak & Sumac Rash

Kristine
If you live in the United States (or parts of Canada), there’s a good chance that you are all too familiar with the effects of a run in with poison ivy, oak, or sumac. These plants contain an oil called urushiol (you-ROO-shee-all) that causes an itchy, blistering rash when it comes in contact with the skin. This rash often goes away within a few weeks, but can cause a lot of misery in the meantime.

Try the following suggestions to avoid getting poison ivy, oak, or sumac this summer.
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A Holistic Treatment Plan for Seasonal Allergies

Kristine

If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you know how frustrating the symptoms can be. Dealing with watery, itchy eyes and a runny nose, sneezing, coughing, and wheezing can make life very uncomfortable. Unfortunately, prescription allergy medications can leave you feeling groggy and tired. There are ways, however, to treat allergies holistically. While the results may not be immediately effective, when the treatments are done faithfully, you may find permanent relief from seasonal allergies and better overall health.

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Healthy Living, Holistic Healing

Foods for Cold and Flu Season

Kristine


We all know that what we eat affects our health, but we often don’t think about how important our diet becomes when we are ill. Eating too much of the wrong types of foods when we are sick can worsen symptoms and weaken the immune system, making us feel worse and making it harder for our body to fight off infection.

Eating healthy foods is always important and becomes even more so when we are sick, as our body needs all the help it can get to fight infection. The following foods help to lesson the severity of cold and flu symptoms and boost immune function to help our bodies recover from illness more quickly.

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Natural Relief from Spring Allergies 

Kristine

Updated May 20, 2022

If you suffer from seasonal allergies, April showers and May flowers can bring you a lot of discomfort. And you aren’t alone. Hay fever (an allergy to mold or pollen) affects 30 to 60 million people nationwide each year.

Springtime is especially rough for sufferers since this is when trees are beginning to produce pollen. Additionally, all those spring showers, especially those accompanied by warmer temperatures, encourage mold growth. Spring breezes worsen the problem further by carrying these allergens far and wide.

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