When I go out in the evening - or even at home with friends and family—I love to have a tasty, beautiful drink that supports my healthy habits.

Sleep can sometimes be tricky due to my current stage of life. Tart Cherry Juice is a delicious and supportive alternative to wine, which inhibits sleep and increases anxiety, among other side effects. Organic Tart Cherry juice can be rather expensive, but so is a bottle of wine, so I don’t mind the splurge

In these dark days of winter, I thinly slice fresh ginger root and simmer it in a pot of boiling water on the stove for 10 minutes. Honey can be added to make an antiviral tea that helps prevent colds.

It is a lung tonic that helps reduce inflammation and irritation arising from asthma, bronchitis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Mullein leaf helps to clear the lungs which is super helpful for coughs, lung infections, and influenza.

These are a few of my favourite things, especially on hot summer days. There is nothing I love better than using watermelon to hydrate. So nutritious & delicious.

Calendula has taken over in a couple of my raised beds! What I love most about this is that I did not plant any of it. They are all volunteers from last year.

What better way to celebrate the wheel of the year turning than to gather some herbs and flowers and brew a beautiful and nourishing summertime tea? Partnering your solstice tea with your heartfelt desire for the summer is a powerful ritual/

I am in a season of life where sleep can be elusive. I try not to make it a big deal if I don’t get my 8 hours, however, I do prefer a sound sleep. This means that I do my best not be on any screens after 7pm. I do not consume any kind of caffeine after noon. I try to set myself up for the best chance of a long, dreamy sleep.

Sage is used to support the respiratory system, digestive system, nervous system, and women’s health. It can help to reduce and relieve sweating and hot flashes.