Everyone has told me that it all starts with a dream...a hope, a desire, or a passion, and it’s true! Within all of us, there is something that fuels a spark for change, growth, or challenge. This spark is kind of…itchy, an itch that won’t go away until it is thoroughly scratched to its fullest potential and explored in every possible direction. The funny thing is, once the itch is scratched, the spark turns into a flame and desires more fuel to feed this fire. The ”spark” inside of us all will present itself in different forms and at varying stages of life, it will hit us when we least expect it but are unknowingly most receiving of...
Recently, we posted the blog entitled "A Simple Introduction to the Five Elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine". We are now exploring characteristics of each of the Five Elements and how they relate to emotion, beginning with the element of Water. This blog will explore such questions as: What may happen...when Water is blocking another element?...when Water is the one being blocked?...when Water is opened? Future blogs will explore how these questions relate to the additional four elements. We hope that you find this information useful.
Meet Melissa Bailey! Owner of Savvy Bee Salves! When she is not being her entrepreneur self she loves to garden and connect with nature. Using food from her garden to make meals for her family is a joy for her. She loves to spend quality time with her family and friends playing board games. She also enjoys reading books to grow her knowledge of herbalism! Savvy Bee’s offer products that help with an array of skin issues. The journey began when her daughter had painful diaper rashes and nothing was helping take it away. “I felt stuck in a never-ending cycle of applying chemical- laden creams and even prescription treatments. I knew there had to be a better way....
What is meant by the Five Elements when talking to herbalists? If you are new to this theory or to herbalism, you may have wondered as I did. Recently, talk around the water cooler revolved around this subject at PSB. This blog is a compilation of what was shared, as well as a bit of research I did myself. This information is very simplified and is for educational purposes only. Please consult your own sources for an in-depth discussion.
What a great time we all had at this year's Prairie Herbalists Conference! This yearly conference is a gathering of like-minded folks who enjoy educating one another and sharing personal experiences in the outdoor classroom of nature. A variety of herbalists, growers, practitioners, and experienced providers of alternative healing modalities come together to share knowledge on a wide range of topics. This year we would like to highlight a few of the presenters, as well as our own favorite moments during the weekend event.
