You know rose as a pretty flower but it’s so much more. Did you know that rose is “a natural source of antioxidants with a potential use in disease prevention and...
9 amazing things that make rose more than a pretty flower
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Year: 2020
Bring on the holidays: hangover and digestion hacks
Well, it’s been quite a year. No wonder that radio stations and TV channels are starting early to get us all in the holiday spirit. One of my favorite things to do around...
If herbs could talk
If herbs could talk, what would they say? As part of the Los Altos Virtual Arts and Wine Festival all October long, I’ll be hosting a special 30-minute Zoom chat. In this...
Triphala: three little-known fruits for better health
Yesterday as I was stuffing tea bags with 3 magical fruits, I got inspired to write about triphala. Triphala means three fruits in Sanskrit because that’s what it is: the...
9 amazing benefits of ashwagandha—if you use it right
Ashwagandha is getting a lot of attention as a stress relief herb. It’s quickly becoming a trendy ingredient in mainstream formulas. But what is ashwagandha, really?...
What kind of insomnia do you have?
Sleep is one of the three pillars of life. About 35% of adults have brief symptoms of insomnia. 20% suffer from short-term insomnia for 3 months or less, and 10% live with...
Thank you, first responders!
When a firefighter told me how the face, lip and body butter was helping his dry hands from the constant hand-washing and gloves, I wanted to do more. And that's when it hit...
Free online classes, entertainment and learning while you’re stuck at home
Social distancing doesn’t need to mean cutting your ties to the outside world. Below you’ll find a list of awesome people and organizations that are offering free online...
How to work remotely—and get stuff done
If you’re new to working remotely, you may love the idea of not having to fight traffic on your way to and from work. And you may enjoy lounging in your PJs in your virtual...