Turmeric Tea Benefits [Infographic] — ecogreenlove

Turmeric powder is an often underrated and underused ingredient. While often thought of as little more than a curry powder, it serves at as a brilliant detox agent. But specifically why should you start including it in your diet? The best way to enjoy it is as a tea. As unusual as that might sound, … Continue reading Turmeric Tea Benefits [Infographic] — ecogreenlove

Pine needle syrup

In the spring we make pine syrup after we harvest the new pine spruce. We use the syrup for Christmas cocktails because of the rich flavor or when we are sick. My husband made a vodka pine flavor last year and he loved the idea. This year he is gone try again. Go and have […] … Continue reading Pine needle syrup

ECHINACEA ANGUSTIFOLIA, The Purple Coneflower: ichahpe hu by Linda Black Elk

I have been using medicinal plants my entire life. My grandmother was a medicine woman who taught me about all of the plants that we would see on our many walks together. via ECHINACEA ANGUSTIFOLIA, The Purple Coneflower: ichahpe hu by Linda Black Elk — LRInspire

12 Benefits of Lemon Water

Celebrities and naturopaths won’t start their day without guzzling a glass of lemon water. Here’s what this a.m. habit can and can’t do for your health. Lemon water may help you lose weight Lemon water may be a dieter’s best friend. “The polyphenols in lemon may aid in reducing appetite,” registered dietician Erin Palinski-Wade, RD, […] … Continue reading 12 Benefits of Lemon Water

10 New Books to Change the Way We Look at Our Bodies

In the current #MeToo, Trump-era zeitgeist, women are feeling more comfortable and empowered than ever to come forward with stories of rape, sexual identity and gender discrimination. To attest to this, spring 2018 has been a banner season for books on the subject of bodies. MORE: Feel Like You’re Overly Sensitive? You Can Change That I… … Continue reading 10 New Books to Change the Way We Look at Our Bodies