by Kristine De Block | Dec 27, 2024 | Blog Post
Twelfth Night and Herbal Traditions: As the festive season draws to a close and the quiet stillness of early January takes hold, Twelfth Night arrives – a moment rich in history, tradition, and meaning. Celebrated on 5th January, Twelfth Night marks the end of the...
by Kristine De Block | Dec 13, 2024 | Blog Post
Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Why winter feels heavy and how to find light As the days grow shorter and the nights longer, it’s not uncommon to feel a shift in mood or energy. For some, this seasonal change can bring more than just a desire to...
by Kristine De Block | Nov 26, 2024 | Blog Post
Winter wellness – Building resilience with herbal medicine Winter has a way of testing us. The mornings are darker, the air bites at our cheeks, and sniffles seem to make their way into every household. It’s a season where our bodies work hard, and we often find...
by Kristine De Block | Feb 13, 2024 | Blog Post
It’s truly heartening to see the dark wintery skies of recent months give way to the tentative return of light. This time of year always fills me with joy as cherished wild weeds begin to emerge anew. NATURE’S EARLY GREENS On my recent walks, I’ve...
by Kristine De Block | Jan 9, 2024 | Blog Post
Herbal therapeutics for the common cold – a humoral approach Every year, as the light fades and the air cools, colds begin to circle through homes and classrooms. We reach for tissues, teas, and remedies – small comforts against the chill. In herbal medicine,...
by Kristine De Block | Jan 9, 2024 | Blog Post
In traditional herbal medicine, we often turn to ancient wisdom to guide our practices. One such treasure is the concept of the four temperaments: sanguine, phlegmatic, choleric, and melancholic. These temperaments, deeply rooted in traditional understanding, offer a...