Category Archives: Herbal Healing

Invitation to Embrace Your Journey & Follow Mine

Posted on September 14, 2017 by thebearthinstitute in Detoxification, Herbal Healing, Naturopathic Healing, Nutritional Healing

I invite you to join me on this new and exciting journey! After 31 years in business I have realized that the two most frequent transformational tips I have shared with clients over the years are not my favorite diets, herbs or alternative therapies, but instead two powerful tools –...

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That Pesky Spring Cold!

Posted on May 30, 2015 by thebearthinstitute in Herbal Healing

Someone on a list I am part of posted an article from the New York Times about the dangers of cold medicines for young children and asked if there were alternative remedies for colds. I could not agree more about the dangers – we have been using alternative medicine for...

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Letter to the Editor: Herbal Syrups and Flus

Posted on May 23, 2015 by thebearthinstitute in Herbal Healing, Letters to the Editor

Dear Kristie, I read your BLOG posting about herbal remedies for colds, flu, etc and I was hoping you would answer a few questions for me. Can you make the fenugreek and thyme teas into syrups as well? Do you need to ask the pharmacist for vegetable glycerin or is it...

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The Longest Living Herb on Earth

Posted on May 9, 2015 by thebearthinstitute in Herbal Healing

I wish I could BLOG a smell. As we were driving through the Texas desert I had to stop the car because the smell of chaparral was so strong I thought I must be imagining things. Once you smell chaparral you never forget how it smells. Although I have never lived...

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Why Isn’t Natural Healing Working For Me?

Posted on April 18, 2015 by thebearthinstitute in Herbal Healing, Naturopathic Healing, Nutritional Healing, Temperament Consulting, The Temperaments

One of the aspects of holistic healing that is most beneficial to people is that it usually takes into account a person’s individual temperament and unique needs. I say, usually, because sometimes even “holistic” practitioners propagate the idea that “this herb, food, method or product” is good for everyone. Additionally, many...

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My Favorite Cold Remedies

Posted on November 15, 2014 by thebearthinstitute in Herbal Healing, Kids Can Heal, Nutritional Healing, Winter

One of the students at The Avicenna Institute posted an article from the New York Times about the dangers of cold medicines for young children and asked if there were any remedies we use for colds. I could not agree more about the dangers – we have been using alternative...

Henna in Healing: Advice from a Doctor

Posted on November 14, 2014 by thebearthinstitute in Herbal Healing

The following information was included in an assignment by Student Dr. Rafique Taji. We share student assignments for the benefit of other students as well as anyone considering taking courses at The Avicenna Institute, or anyone who is interested in alternative therapies. I believe that we can all learn something...

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The Surprising Reason to Use Home Remedies

Posted on November 8, 2014 by thebearthinstitute in Herbal Healing, Natural Skin Care, Naturopathic Healing, Nutritional Healing

Why am I tempted? I know how to make almost all the natural healing supplies I purchase. However I still find myself gazing at the rows of colorful bottles and bins at the health food market and from time to time one of those pretty little bottles ends up in...

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Ten Things to Do with a Rosemary Tree

Posted on October 11, 2014 by thebearthinstitute in Aromatherapy, Christmas, Farming, Herbal Healing, Science, Winter

I was walking out of the grocery store today and I could not resist this adorable little rosemary tree! I have never taken the time to shape my rosemary plants and I thought this was such a wonderful way to display this herb! To keep the shape I will trim...

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Your Herbal “Financial Stemulus” Package

Posted on October 4, 2014 by thebearthinstitute in Cooking, Healthy Meals, Herbal Healing, Nutritional Healing

Ok, I admit I didn’t make that up. Our local florist has that on their sign and I thought it was so clever! But it also fits what I wanted to talk about today. During rough economic times (be it now or another time) I often find people struggling to...

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Are You Naturally Caffeinated?

Posted on September 27, 2014 by thebearthinstitute in Herbal Healing, Naturopathic Healing, Nutritional Healing

I always tell people “I am naturally caffeinated”. I have three teenagers, I run a business and a household on my own and I’m always actively doing something. Sometimes at night I can hardly sleep. But I am not alone. One thing I have noticed after years of consulting with...

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Ten Simple Anxiety Cures

Posted on August 17, 2014 by thebearthinstitute in Aromatherapy, Herbal Healing, Meditation, Naturopathic Healing, Nutritional Healing, Reflexology

Ten Simple Anxiety Cures There are so many wonderful herbal remedies, Bach Flower Remedies, reflexology points, and meditation techniques that can help people with anxiety. There are also many free techniques one can integrate into their daily life, use “on the fly”, that are free and that are available wherever...

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The Free Multivitamin

Posted on June 12, 2014 by thebearthinstitute in Detoxification, Herbal Healing, Naturopathic Healing, Nutritional Healing, Wildcrafting

We all know how expensive a good quality multi-vitamin is. But what if I told you that you could enjoy the benefits of the best multi-vitamin on the planet, that kids and adults like it and that it is free for most people or at least under $2.00 a month…...

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Spring & Summer Protection-ade

Posted on May 21, 2014 by thebearthinstitute in Detoxification, Healthy Meals, Herbal Healing, Kids Can Heal, Naturopathic Healing, Spring, Summer, Wildcrafting

Does the thought of a refreshing day by the lake or at the local swimming pool have you jumping up and down for joy or does it have you running to hide? If you or someone you love suffers from allergies, environmental and/or chemical sensitivities it will be the word “pollen” that...

Appetizers for Vibrant Well-Being

Posted on May 7, 2014 by thebearthinstitute in Cooking, Herbal Healing, Naturopathic Healing Course, Nutritional Healing, Unani Tibb

On Wednesdays we celebrate well-ness with a different healthy tip, recipe, formula or inspiration each week! A student at The Avicenna Institute asked today about raw garlic which inspired me to remember my favorite raw garlic dish. I immediately made a batch of it. This appetizer is so yummy and...

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Diversity in Homeschooling

Posted on May 4, 2014 by thebearthinstitute in Aromatherapy, Herbal Healing, Homeopathy, Inner Work, Inner Work, Inner Work, Iridology, Medicine of Avicenna, Meditation, Naturopathic Healing, Naturopathic Healing Course, Nutritional Healing, Organization, Organization, Parenting, Planning, Planning, Reflexology, Space Clearing, Teachers, The Avicenna Institute, The Temperaments, Unani Tibb, Waldorf Philosophy

Start your week with an Inner Work Meditation. Take some time to reflect on the following short essay/blog post and let it inspire you this week as you parent, teach, study and live! DaVinci was a scientist, a philosopher, a writer, an artist, a mathematician, painter, sculptor, architect, cartographer, geologist,...

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New Relaxation Techniques and Meditations

Posted on April 21, 2014 by thebearthinstitute in Aromatherapy, Detoxification, Herbal Healing, Homeopathy, Inner Work, Inner Work, Iridology, Legal & Ethical Consultations, Meditation, Naturopathic Healing, Naturopathic Healing Course, Nutritional Healing, Parenting, Reflexology, Teachers

Not many people would jump at the chance to scoop bear feces for a vacation but that is what I found myself doing last week. I was volunteering in the animal husbandry division that morning at the wildlife center. This job consists of scooping up fox, wolf, cougar and bear...

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How Health Impacts Learning in Your Classroom

Posted on April 20, 2014 by thebearthinstitute in Aromatherapy, Detoxification, Healthy Meals, Herbal Healing, Homeopathy, Iridology, Legal & Ethical Consultations, Medicine of Avicenna, Modeling, Naturopathic Healing, Naturopathic Healing Course, Nutritional Healing, Organization, Parenting, Planning, Planning, Reflexology, Teachers, The Avicenna Institute, The Temperaments, Unani Tibb

What if you were in control of the education your child was receiving and also the factors that could increase the effectiveness of this education? Wouldn’t that be exciting? Not only would you be able to teach your child but you would also be able to assure that they were...

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The Value of Online Education

Posted on April 14, 2014 by thebearthinstitute in Aromatherapy, Herbal Healing, Homeopathy, Iridology, Legal & Ethical Consultations, Naturopathic Healing, Naturopathic Healing Course, Nutritional Healing, Reflexology

According to the latest studies, polls and news you should be studying online and working online (full-time or at least part-time). If you are not – you are probably not reaching your earning potential or furthering your career as efficiently as you could be. I have been overwhelmed with the...

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Over the Counter Drugs and Natural Healing

Posted on March 29, 2014 by thebearthinstitute in Herbal Healing

The following information was included in an assignment by a Student at The Avicenna Institute. We share student assignments for the benefit of other students as well as anyone considering taking courses at The Avicenna Institute, or anyone who is interested in alternative therapies. I believe that we can all...

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