The Remedy Blog

A place where herbs, thought patterns, nervous system healing, and mindset meet.

What Adaptogens Really Do (And How to Know If You Need Them) Nov 04, 2025

If your stress response feels out of sync, like your body is reacting to emails the same way it would to a bear attack, it might be time to explore adaptogens. These herbs are often thrown around as c...

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Why Your Herbs Aren’t Working: Going Beyond DIY Herbalism Oct 28, 2025

You’ve tried the teas. You’ve bought the tinctures. Maybe you even made that overnight nettle infusion like the book said. But still your digestion is off, your energy crashes midday, and your body ju...

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Cold vs Hot Infusions: The Herbalist’s Guide to Getting It Right Sep 26, 2025

Ever wonder why your infusions don’t quite hit the way they should? The secret isn’t just in the herbs—it’s in the method. Specifically: cold vs hot infusion. This isn’t a minor decision. It’s a found...

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Why Herbalists Must Charge More: Going Beyond a Living Wage Sep 11, 2025

There’s a quiet, persistent message so many of us carry: that healing should come from the heart... and the heart doesn’t charge. But here’s the truth we need to sit with—you can’t pour from an empty ...

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Percolation Tincture Method: Faster, Stronger Herbalism for Every Herbalist Sep 02, 2025

If you’ve ever felt stuck waiting weeks for your tinctures to be ready, you’re not alone. Most herbalists start out learning maceration—the folk method that asks you to let herbs sit in alcohol for 4 ...

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Fire Cider Recipe for Immune Support: The Herbal Vinegar I Never Skip Aug 26, 2025

Ever had that moment where you feel a cold creeping in—and realize you haven’t made your fire cider yet?

Yep. Been there.

That’s why fire cider is a non-negotiable in my herbalism practice, especial...

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7 Herbs for Pain Relief: Cramps, Inflammation & Nerve Pain Aug 19, 2025

Have you ever found yourself popping Advil for cramps, stiff joints, or aching muscles—only to feel like it’s a temporary fix? You’re not alone. Many of us are searching for herbs for pain relief th...

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Best Medicinal Herb Books That Are Really 9 Incredible Reads Aug 12, 2025

When I say “5 books,” I am bending the truth a little. One of my picks is actually a 5-volume set, so you are really getting 9 incredible herbal references in this guide.

These are not coffee table b...

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What’s in My Morning Anti-Inflammatory Latte? It’s Not Just Matcha... Aug 05, 2025

Some days we wake up already tired. Not just from lack of sleep, but from the constant doing, holding, and caring—for everyone else. You need energy, yes, but more than that, you need nourishment.

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How to Start Your Own Medicinal Herb Garden—A Real-World Guide for Healers Jul 29, 2025

If you’ve been searching for a hands-on, empowering approach to wellness, you’re not alone. So many of us are drawn to medicinal herb gardening for beginners because we want more than what’s on the ...

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6 Best Herbal Books for Beginners: Start Your Herbalism Journey Right Jul 22, 2025

The 6 Best Herbal Books for Beginners: Generational Wisdom, Modern Confidence

There’s something about herbal learning that calls to those of us who are the go-to for family wellness—the ones ...

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How to Become an Herbalist: 4 Study Secrets Every Aspiring Herbalist Should Know Jul 15, 2025

At 2 a.m., chamomile steam fogged my glasses while my toddler finally drifted to sleep. In that quiet moment I asked myself, “What would it take to truly guide other aspiring herbalists, not just qu...

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