Review of “Citrus: A World History”

Review of “Citrus: A World History”

Citrus: A World History — a Review A history of Citrus around the world can be found in archives and libraries. These collections are comprised of historical drawings, illustrations, paintings, and the more modern posters and advertisements, and of course many...
Vata Dosha

Vata Dosha

Vata – the Messenger Dosha Your Material Self …… and Your Emotional Self–artistic, friendly, courageous Meet Vata, the Messenger Dosha, whose task is to bring energy to the body via circulation and nerve impulses. The consistent presence of...
Olive Oil – Olea europaea

Olive Oil – Olea europaea

Olive Oil from Olea europaea, for dry or aging skin In this post, I explore the oil known as Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Abbreviated to EVOO, it’s the highest quality of oil from the fruit of the olive tree. One of the uses of this fruit is in formulas for skin lotions....
About Lavender Love for the Seasons

About Lavender Love for the Seasons

About Lavender Love for the Seasons. Lavender, from “lavar” or to wash, is steeped in medicinal, garden & aromatic history! Simply inhaling Lavender essential oil is a ritual pleasure carried down the ages to today.  Lavender essential oils have an...

Engaging a Nature-Centered Lifestyle

The Natural Series, Part 3 Engaging a Nature-Centered Lifestyle Definitions In my mind, the phrase “engaging a nature-centered” or “natural lifestyle”, has two meanings.  Below I share my personal take on this topic and my proposal for leaning into...