December 28, 2021
Maria Noel Groves
When it comes to common respiratory infections – which are usually viral in nature – modern medicine doesn’t have much to offer beyond vaccinations*. Antibiotics don’t work for viral infections, and most over-the-counter care aims to suppress symptoms rather then support a healthy immune response or actually resolve the infection itself. While herbs are no…
November 22, 2021
Maria Noel Groves
If you’re wondering what to get an herb-lover as a gift this year — or you’d like to gift yourself — here are some of my favorites… Depending on your budget, you could find a lovely harvesting basket from a local artisan and then fill it with a handmade mug, tea infuser, herb book, and…
August 20, 2021
Maria Noel Groves
As we enter the harvest season as well as the upcoming cooler months of autumn, this is the perfect time to pull stock pots and crockpots from storage. Our resilience in colder months often starts with something slowly bubbling away on the stove, and we’re almost at the perfect time of year to play around…
August 18, 2021
Maria Noel Groves
New! Watch the video of me and KhadiYah Preciado of Her Healthy Home YouTube channel for an interview with me discussing this topic and (towards the end of the interview) doing quick tea demos – scroll down for the video ~ Digestive distress is increasingly common in the United States, where acid-reducing drugs are the…
August 6, 2021
Maria Noel Groves
Have you noticed the mind-blowing gelatos and sorbettos popping up in the freezer section lately? The Strawberry Balsamic by Gelato Fiasco in Maine really is pretty amazing, and don’t even get me started on the Talenti Salted Caramel… I’m a bit of an ice cream snob, and ever since I went on an informal backpacking “gelato tour”…
June 9, 2021
Maria Noel Groves
As you delve into the world of herbal medicine, at some point or another you take a look at your medicinal cabinet and think, “What kinds of natural remedies should I stock in my first aid kit?” Many herbs can be applied topically for a variety of everyday woes – aches and bruises, cuts and…
March 19, 2021
Maria Noel Groves
The hankering to detox comes on strong in springtime. If we follow a seasonal lifestyle and diet, spring transitions us from the winter diet of carb-heavy in storage vegetables (think: squash, root veggies, grains), meat, and beans to the arrival of verdant, bitter spring greens and fresh-dug roots rich with intense flavors. We can feel…
March 11, 2021
Maria Noel Groves
Enjoy this free video webinar recorded March 2021 taught by Maria Noël Groves. Download the Class Slides Check Out the Online Immune Hub https://youtu.be/bXA07C1mEqI Did you enjoy my class? Order my Books or Take More Classes! Study Herbal Medicine with Me ~ Series & Individual Online Classes Buy my Books from Me Join my Mailing…
March 6, 2021
Maria Noel Groves
Think of the cardiovascular system as the highways and byways in the road map of our body. Nutrients, hormones, oxygen, immune cells, and other important compounds speed their way through your body through this intricate system of vessels. These vessels need to be smooth, flexible, and resilient to handle the day-to-day stress of traffic flow. At…
February 2, 2021
Maria Noel Groves
Local fruit may be scarce this time of year, but seasonal citrus from warmer climates offers fresh flavor to help us refresh and slim down after the heaviness of winter and holiday fare. Most citrus is at its peak *right now,* so stock up and enjoy! All citrus is loaded with the antioxidant powerhouse vitamin…