This is a dialogue with a student from when they turned in their assignment. Great question! I have a question: I think I read in Dr. Hobbs materials that no matter the quality of a remedy, it does little good if the taste is unpalatable to the patient and cannot get him/her to ingest it. […]
Naturopathic Healing
That Pesky Spring Cold!
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 colds and flus since my […]
Letter to the Editor: Herbal Syrups and Flus
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 on the shelf? Do you […]
The Longest Living Herb on Earth
How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
The other night I was watching The Colbert Report and saw a very funny interview that Steven Colbert did with the head of the Sierra Club. For those who are not familiar with The Colbert Report it is a “fake news” show with the host pretending to be an extreme conservative who reports on Liberal and […]
Why Isn’t Natural Healing Working For Me?
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 new “home based natural products” […]
Is Your Health Food Safe?
Space Clearing Reminder
What if Everyone Did This? (Free Health Chart)
The first question I ask my clients when they meet with me online, in person or by phone for their appointment is “What are your daily habits?” The average client cannot answer this question. Can you answer that question with accurate detail? Do you remember exactly what you ate for the past week, how many […]
Music Therapy for the Holidays
You have probably heard the term “Musical Therapy” or are familiar with the idea that music can heal. However, did you know how easy it can really be? In its basic form, it is something very simple that everyone can do for free at home. The chart below tells you which sound you should hum […]
Simplifying Homeschooling & Health
The word “simplify” has become a buzzword in society the past few years. There is even a magazine called “Simple Living” that will sell you things (including a magazine) to help you simplify your life! I often write editorials on simplifying things. However, despite all these wonderful reminders it seems our minds are programmed to […]
The Healing Power of Giving
Does the holiday season find you giving gifts, hosting meals and donating to charity. Do you feel worn out from giving so much? Are people telling you that you need to take care of yourself more? You can actually turn all this “giving energy” into healing energy for yourself with five simple tricks. 1. It is […]
Earthschooling – an Award Winning Curriculum
