This archive contains a collection of articles and resources related to herbal medicine making, DIY herbal recipes, and herbal remedies for health and wellbeing – with a focus on nutritive herbs, gut health, hormones, and the immune system.
There are countless functional foods and supplements for gut repair (a key component of any holistic gut-healing protocol) on the market; however, not all leaky gut repair supplements are created equal, and one size never fits all. If you’re on the fence about trying GI Revive® as a gut repair supplement on your healing journey, …
For thousands of years, our ancestors leaned on antifungal herbs and spices like cinnamon, thyme, and oregano for preventing spoilage of food. These herbs were traded and renowned worldwide for their antimicrobial and antifungal properties – and now they’re coming back around, full circle in the healthcare industry for the same reasons. If you’re reading …
As an integrative and functional nutritionist, gut health expert, and clinical herbalist who’s been in remission from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) since 2014, digestive herbal bitters are a long-time ally– both personally (for myself) and in clinical practice! That’s because bitter-tasting herbs have been shown to offer a wide range of research-backed health benefits, mostly …
Best Herbal Bitters for Digestion: Dietitian & Herbalist Picks (2026) Read More »
Many people aren’t aware they can partner with certain herbs for allergy relief, as a natural alternative to pharmaceutical antihistamines (which can sometimes make us very drowsy and cause other unwanted side effects). There are some wonderful herbs for allergies hiding in plain sight. There are also some powerful research-backed nutraceuticals (nutritional supplements) on the …
Best Herbs & Supplements for Allergies: Dietitian & Herbalist Picks (2026) Read More »
Learning how to make fresh ginger tea (whether as an infusion or a decoction) can be a game-changer, especially for those of us navigating digestive issues. Read on to learn why and how to make ginger tea for gut health, and when to avoid it, from the perspective of a gut health dietitian and clinical …
Antimicrobial herbs are a class of medicinal plants with natural antimicrobial actions in humans. These make wonderful herbal allies for cases of infection and microbial overgrowth, whether acute or chronic. An added benefit or advantage of working with antimicrobial herbs instead of their pharmaceutical counterparts is that they tend to be more targeted and less …
39 Antimicrobial Herbs and Supplements: List & Expert Guidance Read More »
Carminative herbs are medicinal plants that have been shown to help to expel or release trapped gas from our intestines. (In my opinion, they’re the best kind of herbs for gas and bloating – a total game-changer!) In my fields of clinical herbalism and functional nutrition, the most popular and effective carminative herbs for gas …
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In a nutshell, my favorite herbs high in vitamin C include camu camu, cayenne, goji berries (aka “wolfberries”), dried citrus peel (lemon, lime, orange and grapefruit), hawthorn berries, hibiscus flower petals, parsley, and rose hips. But why would we need vitamin C-rich herbs, given all the vitamin C supplements readily available at our fingertips with …
“Comprehensive List of Monash-Approved Low FODMAP Herbs and Spices” was written by Salisha Sial, B.A. (New York University graduate student in public health and nutritional sciences) with help from dietetic intern and Certified Personal Trainer Julie Wilcoxson, B.S. This article was reviewed, edited and updated by Jenna Volpe, RDN, LD, CLT. If you’re navigating a low …
Comprehensive List of Monash-Approved Low FODMAP Herbs and Spices (Round-Up) Read More »
Experiencing the occasional bout of diarrhea and upset stomach is unfortunately a part of being human. But when this stuff is happening regularly, it becomes a huge P-I-T-A! Whether your unwanted symptoms are occasional or chronic, the good news is there’s a variety of different types of tea for diarrhea and upset stomach that – …
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