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Herbal Compendium: Hawthorn (Crataegus oxyacantha & C. monogyna)
Across centuries and cultures, hawthorn has remained a quiet guardian—planted along hedgerows and near homes to keep away illness, lightning, and ill fortune. Its thorns remind us that protection and beauty often grow side by side.
Herbal Compendium: Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
Over the ages, lavender has soothed wounds, brightened homes, and quieted restless minds. It remains, to this day, one of nature’s most adaptable and gentle healers.
Creating a Tea Ritual: A Simple Practice for Mental Health
In a world that glorifies busyness, carving out a few minutes for tea can feel almost rebellious. Yet it’s these small, intentional pauses that keep us connected to ourselves.
Intermittent fasting: yay or nay? I say yay
Intermittent fasting: yay or nay? Why it’s a yay for me.
Why Regular Massage Is Beneficial for Your Emotional Health
An emotional release is any time a pent-up emotion is forcefully being expressed - almost as if you have zero control over it. Usually, crying, laughing, or feelings of intense anger are expressed - or not - if it would be inappropriate - and that can feel pretty scary, not to mention confusing.