Nov 29, 2017Why I Don't Get the Flu ShotAs I drive around town I see “Get Your Flu Shot Here” signs in the parking lot of grocery stores and drugstores. They are EVERYWHERE and...
Nov 17, 2017“Celery From Hell"I had my first experience with osha root (Ligusticum porteri) in a blind-folded herbal tasting in school. Lots of different flavors were...
Nov 14, 2017A Berry for SanityI love this herb so much that had I given birth to a girl her name would be schisandra. You may not be acquainted with this plant, but...
Nov 3, 2017The Truth About Salt“It was the life force of the ancient world” -Kurlansky Given our current political climate, I have been thinking a lot about truth. The...
Oct 26, 2017Ask Char: How do I Deal with Acid Reflux?ASK CHAR: Do you have any experience with acid reflux? My doctor is suggesting I am having it (due to grad school stress) and is pushing...
Oct 24, 2017Your Body's Unsung HeroesToday we are going to talk about what could possibly be the single most neglected part of the human body. Any guesses? It’s so far from...
Oct 10, 2017Video: Homemade Gummy Bears!Halloween marks the beginning of a season where sugar treats are everywhere. It is virtually unavoidable. And if you're a parent who...
Jul 3, 2017Beyond Peaches and CreamA while back, Amanda Love came to my birthday party and surprised everyone by making her Salted Banana Coconut Cream Pies. Not only was...