Wellness Profile: Chaga

Chaga is a fascinating fungus that has the potential to assist the human body on so many levels. When I was first diagnosed with Lyme’s disease, chaga tinctures and tea helped me weather the battle my body was raging. It was so lovely to have a medicine that tasted good too! It has a dark tint to it like coffee and because it shares similar compounds to vanilla beans, it has an underlying natural sweetness that is incredibly delicious. I used to cook mine on low in a crockpot over night and instead of coffee, I’d have chaga with nut milk and honey. It was so comforting and nourishing that I became a little bit obsessed with it and so began my chaga research journey.

Monthly Recipe: Homemade Chai

As the seasons start to shift and the cooler weather arrives I have a go to recipe that stays in my fridge nearly all winter-chai tea concentrate. Sure, you can buy it at the store but there is nothing like homemade! It fills the home with the delicious scents of cinnamon, anise and cardamom lending your home that homey, cozy quality that we all need during the long winter, especially here in Vermont. Below is my recipe that I created based on my personal taste. Feel free to play with this recipe and make it your own. Maybe you like a little more spiciness or perhaps more sweet.

Health, Herbal Remedy, Herbalism, Recipes, Self-CareDrea TremolsOctober 14, 2020recipe, healthy eating, winter wellness, wellness, tasty, drinks, chai recipeComment

Wellness Tips: 5 ways to Stay well This autumn

It’s officially autumn in New England and here in Vermont we are enjoying colorful mountains, apple picking and cool fall days. As much as I love fall, it is often a difficult seasonal transition for the body. Cooler temperatures, less sunlight and unpredictable weather can make our bodies susceptible to illness. Here are a few of my tried and true supplements and plant allies that I take to keep me well in this season.

Elderberry and Echinacea

These two plants pair beautifully together to help boost your immune system and keep you well when everyone around you is coming down with that seasonal sniffle or cough.