Plant Speak Apothecary Reading material.

Dragon's Breath Tea Winter Cure

Posted by Isabel Martinez on

Winter is upon us, and here in Sonoma County, that means rain (if we're lucky!) So far, we have had a well-balanced mix of rainy and sunny days, but nevertheless, the cool dampness in the air coupled with our seasonal tendencies to overindulge in... well, everything... has our immune systems overworked and over-stressed. Tis the season for colds and flus, and Plant Speak Apothecary is here to support you and your immune system!

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Holicraze Survival Guide

Posted by Isabel Martinez on

Happy Holicraze! It’s that time of year again, and while we are mostly encouraged to be merry and bright, many of us are also experiencing less jovial kinds of feels (cue David Bowie’s Under Pressure.) If this is you, you are not alone. For some of us, the holidays bring with them a sack of baggage bigger than Santa’s, but fear not! Plant Speak Apothecary has got your back. Here we look at several *health-affirming* ideas for how to cope with crazy.

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The Silver Lining of an Autoimmune Diagnosis

Posted by Isabel Martinez on

The amount of stress I was handling on a daily basis caused my autonomic nervous system to be in a constant state of fight or flight, and I didn’t even realize it… Until one day, the scales tipped and my symptoms started showing up “out of nowhere.” I wasn’t taking care of myself in a way that was sustainable for my wellbeing and, as a result, I became overwhelmed and incapacitated. I had found myself in the same situation that I often address with my clients; living a lifestyle that didn’t support my health goals and needs.

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Chinese Herbal Medicine in the Time of Covid-19

Posted by Isabel Martinez on

For patients with advanced COVID-19 infection, access to Western medical care can be life-saving, but it offers limited options for those who want to take steps to further protect themselves or who may be experiencing mild symptoms like those indicated in the beginning stages of the virus. Now more than ever, preventive health care is crucial to our protection and wellbeing.

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Herbal Shrub Recipe

Posted by Isabel Martinez on

Shrubs are a delicious, refreshing drink made with fruit and herb - infused vinegar. They are medicinal and very simple to make with household culinary items.

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