I have been thinking about this question a lot lately, as more and more people become displaced and will become displaced. I feel that plants have a huge role to play in reconnecting people not only to their old land and helping to heal their trauma and sence of loss, but also to connect andContinue reading “How do plants help people reconnect to place after displacement?”
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Headache like a hole in the head
Would you ever consider having trepanation – drilling a hole in your head – to relieve your headache? Not a regular, run-of-the-mill treatment for headaches even in the 1600s, but nonetheless a treatment that some people resorted to when nothing else helped. And amazingly, there are some records of people suggesting it worked for them! Continue reading “Headache like a hole in the head”
Immune Hot Chocolate
Hot chocolate is such a great winter comforting drink and often liked by adults and children alike. I’ve found that it is a useful way to get my children to drink herbs, and is equally tolerated by adults who might not enjoy a cup of herbal tea. I start with a base of organic cacao,Continue reading “Immune Hot Chocolate”