by Gina Woods | Apr 30, 2012 | Herbal therapeutics, Natural health care, Whole Foods Cuisine
Oh the Chia seed AKA Salvia hispanica. So soothing, mucilaginous, nourishing and healing to the digestive tract and mucosa. A delicious little seed rich in omega 3 fatty acids, a- linolenic acid (ALA), protien, calcium, manganese, potassium and phosphorus. Increases...
by Gina Woods | Apr 13, 2012 | Herbal therapeutics, Medicine Making, Natural health care, Whole Foods Cuisine
Ziziphus jujuba, the jujube date also known as the chinese or Korean date. Not a true date a member of the Rhamnaceae family. A fruit from asia generally sold in the west dried and easily obtained in any Chinatown herb shop or from Mountain Rose herb company. Be aware...
by Gina Woods | Apr 5, 2012 | Natural health care, Whole Foods Cuisine
Kefir, traditionally a fermented milk product from the northern Turkish communities. Kefir the word literally translates to mean “feel good”. Makes me want to try it just thinking that is what it means! Kefir supports the bacteria and enzymes in the gut to...
by Gina Woods | Mar 24, 2012 | Medicine Making, Weed Woman Wild Foods, Weed Woman Wild Medicine, Whole Foods Cuisine
mmmm spring is an awakening for our body, mind and pallet! Here in the Sierras the snow still covers most of the ground but the birds are chirping. I took a drive to the land of spring, just down the mountain and found some delicious goodies to add to our dinner. The...
by Gina Woods | Mar 23, 2012 | Herbal therapeutics, Medicine Making, My muses, Natural health care, Weed Woman Wild Medicine
Besides getting enough good hydration internally via drinking enough water and internal moisturization… Here is a good external remedy for soothing dry itchy skin…. Start by filtering your water for bathing and drinking if you live in a municipal water...
by Gina Woods | Mar 19, 2012 | Ecology, Herbal therapeutics, Medicine Making, Natural health care, Weed Woman Wild Medicine
Here we are Spring is upon us and we are ready!! Spring is a traditional time for detoxification and rejuvenation. Throughout the ages people have come out of the winter season feeling the need to lighten the bodies toxic buildup from heavy starch and meaty diet of...
