Since moving to Frederick in August, I’ve been having such a great time identifying and using native herbs. But many of these plants are probably ignored by most people, thought to be weeds. This hobby of mine is formally known as wildcrafting. Wildcrafting is the harvesting of plants or herbs from the “wild” but sometimes these plants are right
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Have you noticed now that Winter seems long behind us, people aren’t in such dreadful moods? When I first moved to Frederick, I was amazed at how friendly people were and it seemed completely natural for a total stranger to smile and engage in conversation. This is a far cry from growing up in Southern
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This cold and flu season has been a particularly nasty one. Symptoms seem to linger for weeks and with the low efficacy of the flu vaccine this year, there’s not much the conventional world of medicine has to offer. Luckily, us naturopathic doctors have a few tricks up our sleeves to prevent the cold or
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In case you haven’t heard, plastic water bottles contain harmful chemicals, such as endocrine-disrupters, that can cause adverse health affects, including cancer. For more information on some of these chemicals, check out the NRDC’s nifty handout. For a less toxic alternative, Klean Kanteen offers great stainless steel water bottles in all shapes and sizes to
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Picture it: You have the career of your dreams. You look forward to starting your day and sharing your passion with the world. You’ve found the man (or woman) or your dreams and can’t wait to start your family together. However, year after year goes by and no matter how many times you attempt to
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September is a time of transitions. Fall begins, bringing cooler weather and cozy sweaters, with the promise of the holidays right around the corner. But more crucial and coveted by all parents is the transition of the school year starting. It gives parents a much needed reprieve from having to cook for, entertain, and chauffeur their
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kirstyhall / Foter / CC BY With Fall almost upon us, it’s a great time to start composting. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in the U.S., about 24% of our waste comes from food and yard scraps, the majority of which can be composted. Composting has come a long way in convenience and
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Can’t afford to buy all organic food? Not to worry. The Environmental Working Group publishes an annual list of the top 12 fruits and veggies to buy organic based on the amount of pesticides found in them, appropriately named “The Dirty Dozen.” They also have the “Clean 15”, a list of veggies that you can
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marsmet461 / Foter.com / CC BY-NC-SA A woman’s life is one of transitions. The transition from childhood to adolescence, where pads and tampons become a monthly habit (or, let’s be honest, a monthly nuisance); from adolescence to womanhood, where family and career take precedence; and from womanhood to being a golden gal, where spoiling grandkids
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