Today, I want to talk about how astrology and herbs can help us stay grounded and balanced. Whether you’ve faced personal challenges or you just feel overwhelmed by everyday life, creating intentional routines with herbs and astrology has been a game-changer for me. It’s not about treating a specific ailment—it’s about aligning with natural energies and finding balance in your well-being.
Throughout today’s episode, I’ll walk you through:
The four elements—Fire, Earth, Air, and Water—and their significance in astrology.
How these elements show up in herbs and how you can use them to support emotional and physical well-being.
I’ll also share personal stories from my journey, plus practical tips for starting your own routine.
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My Garden Journal: A How To Garden Book For Kids| Gardening is a learned skill – everyone has to start somewhere, and a journal provides the best way to improve your gardening skills to ensure more success and fewer failures.
The intent of this journal is to simultaneously teach basic gardening techniques while providing a place to record your journey with important information about the “how, when, and where” to grow food and flowers.
There are suggestions for themed gardens such as “A Harry Potter Garden,” “A Young Chef's Garden,” or a “Monarch Butterfly Superhero Garden” for budding Naturalists and places to either sketch or photograph your plants to remember their appearance for the next growing season.
You'll be amazed at how much you learn by journaling about your garden!
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Today we're talking about garden planning. Gardening for beginners shouldn't be complicated. Every gardener needs a planting plan. I'll talk about how to plan a simple garden layout for herbs and vegetables.
I'll review a simple colonial-type garden and mention some medicinal herbs that are still grown today from that time period. Then ask you to think about what kind of garden you want to create. An herbal tea garden, a vegetable garden, or a little of everything.
Personally, I'm thinking about adding more flowers. Some for dyeing yarns and fabrics and other flowers for making flower essences.
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⚖️ Disclaimer: The information presented in this show is for informational, reference, and educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as a substitute for a diagnosis and/or treatment. All health-related questions should be directed to your healthcare provider.
👩🌾🛁 Farm to Bath| Our philosophy is to live a locally focused naturally beautiful life, a lifestyle choice that is infused into the products we make. The ingredients are locally grown and/or acquired and are as basic and pure as nature itself. Each bar is full of fragrant aromatics that provide a rich moisturizing lather with no artificial colors or preservatives added – naturally beautiful!
My Garden Journal: A How To Garden Book For Kids| Gardening is a learned skill – everyone has to start somewhere, and a journal provides the best way to improve your gardening skills to ensure more successes and fewer failures.
The intent of this journal is to simultaneously teach basic gardening techniques while providing a place to record your journey with important information about the “how, when, and where” to grow food and flowers.
There are suggestions on themed gardens such as “A Harry Potter Garden”, “A Young Chef's Garden”, or a “Monarch Butterfly Superhero Garden” for budding Naturalists and places to either sketch or photograph your plants to remember their appearance for the next growing season.
You'll be amazed at how much you will learn by journaling about your garden!
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Today I'm sharing some simple recipes you can make using aphrodisiacs. There is a lot of history behind the herbal action aphrodisiacs. Some medicinal herbs have multiple herbal actions. Aphrodisiacs can also include herbs as natural antidepressants, increased energy for women and men, better sleep, and yes, improving sex for men with erectile dysfunction and women who have a low sex drive (or just improve your sex in general). We talk about it all!
Recipes we talk about are teas, easy treats such as energy balls, massage oil that soothes sore muscles after a workout, and an easy decadent chocolate treat. This is a recipe that's been in my family for generations.
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👩🏼👩🦳 Join us every Sunday at 10 AM EDT for Herb Talk Live! On Youtube, Facebook, and Clubhouse with my Co-host Theresa Valendzas, she is a health coach, author, and owner of Altraform. Please check her out and subscribe and like her social media as well. You can find her at https://www.altraform.pro/
⚖️ Disclaimer: The information presented in this show is for informational, reference, and educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as a substitute for a diagnosis and/or treatment. All health-related questions should be directed to your healthcare provider.
👩🌾🛁 Farm to Bath| Our philosophy is to live a locally focused naturally beautiful life, a lifestyle choice that is infused into the products we make. The ingredients are locally grown and/or acquired and are as basic and pure as nature itself. Each bar is full of fragrant aromatics that provide a rich moisturizing lather with no artificial colors or preservatives added – naturally beautiful!
My Garden Journal: A How To Garden Book For Kids| Gardening is a learned skill – everyone has to start somewhere, and a journal provides the best way to improve your gardening skills to ensure more successes and fewer failures.
The intent of this journal is to simultaneously teach basic gardening techniques while providing a place to record your journey with important information about the “how, when, and where” to grow food and flowers.
There are suggestions on themed gardens such as “A Harry Potter Garden”, “A Young Chef's Garden”, or a “Monarch Butterfly Superhero Garden” for budding Naturalists and places to either sketch or photograph your plants to remember their appearance for the next growing season.
You'll be amazed at how much you will learn by journaling about your garden!
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Today I’m talking about a vinegar tonic that boosts the immune system.
It has roots in a centuries-old recipe and was updated and modernized in the 20th Century and given a new name.
Since then, it's been adapted many times and is now a staple recipe in any budding herbalists recipe book. Its called, Fire Cider
By the end of this show, you’ll learn about the history of how infused vinegars got started and why they are so popular today. I’ll even share my own recipe so you can make a batch for yourself and family.
My disclaimer so we are clear…
I’m not a doctor, and if you have questions about your health, please consult a licensed medical professional. The information discussed in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only.
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Several sprigs of fresh organic rosemary or 2 tbsp of dried
rosemary leaves
1 tbsp organic turmeric powder or 2 fresh roots chopped
1/4 tsp organic cayenne powder
1 – 3 – 32 oz bottles
of organic apple cider vinegar – the amount needed will depend on the volume of
material stacked in jar. (Re Brand: I
use “Braggs” but there are other unfiltered organic apple cider brands out
there.)
¼ cup Raw local honey to taste (add after the 6 weeks of
fermenting is done)
* See list of herbal
variations that I’ve added to my recipe. These are not necessary, but the *
indicates the ingredients that I’ve used in the past.
Directions
Chop and slice all of your roots, fruits, and herbs and
place them in a large jar. (I use a gallon jar with a lid – bought on Amazon.) Fill jar with the apple cider vinegar until
everything is covered. You may have
squish material down to cover with vinegar.
Use a piece of natural parchment paper under the lid to keep
the vinegar from touching the metal, or a plastic lid will work. Shake well.
Store in a dark, cool place for 6 weeks and remember to shake daily.
After 6 weeks, use cheesecloth to strain out the raw
fermented ingredients. Discard the vegetables and pour the fermented vinegar
into a clean jar. Be sure to squeeze as much of the liquidly goodness as you
can from the vegetables while straining.
Next…comes the honey. Add 1/4 cup of honey (or more if still
too strong) and stir until incorporated.
Store at room temperature in dark cupboard or refrigerator.
Herbal Ingredient
Variations
These organic herbs and spices would make a wonderful
addition to your Fire Cider creations. You can find them all and more in our
shop!
Thyme
Horseradish Root Powder
Rose Hips*
Star Anise
Schisandra Berries
Astragalus
Parsley
Burdock root*
Oregano, Peppercorns*
Beet Root Powder
Habanero Powder
Echinacea root (fresh or dried) *
Echinacea flowers (can use contents of 3 tea
bags) *
1 – 3 shot glasses per day when you feel cold or flu
symptoms coming on. Repeat until symptoms go away.
Please remember, I am not a doctor, if you continue to feel bad or get worse – go see a licensed medical professional. This recipe is for educational purposes only and not meant to treat or diagnose anyone.
