Great Quotes

"The art of medicine consists in amusing the patient while nature cures the disease." -Voltaire

Great Quotes

"Healing takes courage, and we all have courage, even if you have to dig a little." -Tori Amos

Great Quotes

"One of the most healing things you can do is recognize where in your life you are your own poison." -Steve Maraboli

DayDreaming

I could use a wall like this in my art studio/apothecary!!

Great Quotes

"Healing comes when the individual remembers his or her identity—the purpose chosen in the world of ancestral wisdom—and reconnects with that world of Spirit." -Malidoma Patrice Somé

Winter Mane Help

Dry, dull hair?? Try one of these easy herbal final rinses to help restore your mane! These rinses can be used with each shampooing.

{for dark hair}

Add a full pinch of dried Sage and dried Rosemary to a tea ball, tea strainer, or cheesecloth. Bring water to a boil. Place the herbs in an 8oz. cup and pour hot water over them. Steep for 10 - 15 minutes. Strain. Let cool. Shampoo (and condition) as normal. Rinse hair thoroughly. Slowly pour herbal rinse over hair, being sure to saturate evenly. Do NOT rinse. Leave this herbal rinse in. Dry and style as you normally do.

{for light hair}

Add a full pinch of dried Chamomile and dried Rosemary to a tea ball, tea strainer, or cheesecloth. Bring water to a boil. Place the herbs in an 8oz. cup and pour hot water over them. Steep for 10-minutes. Strain. Let cool. Shampoo (and condition) as normal. Rinse hair thoroughly. Slowly pour herbal rinse over hair, being sure to saturate evenly. Do NOT rinse. Leave this herbal rinse in. Dry and style as you normally do.

Wise Reading

Wise reading!!! Before reaching for that "popular" herbal treatment/supplement...yes, you may be allergic to an herb!! http://mountainroseblog.com/making-educated-choices-plant-families-allergens/

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Get Ready For Summer With Tea Tree Oil

The many uses of Tea Tree Oil >> pest control, stain remover, mold remover, a great scalp treatment, and more... Every home should have Tea Tree Oil on hand, especially with summer right around the corner!!