by Cindyj | May 1, 2009 | Uncategorized
Also called the swine flu, the influenza A strain H1N1 has gotten many people alarmed recently; possibly because of its similarities to the epidemic in 1918 that killed healthy people. Symptoms of this flu are similar to other strains of the flu so diagnosis can only...
by Cindyj | Feb 4, 2009 | Uncategorized
I hate buying salad dressing when it is just so easy to make. Here is the dressing I made last night for dinner. It was very good and can be altered depending upon what herbs you have on hand.¾ cup balsamic vinegar3tablespoons Dijon mustard2 tablespoons honey3 cloves...
by Cindyj | Dec 29, 2008 | Uncategorized
Since I am spending today sick with a cold I thought I’d share with you my recipe for Elderberry syrup; a must for cold and flu relief.1 cup elderberries (I made this at summer’s end so used fresh elderberries, but you could use dried elderberries if you...
by Cindyj | Oct 26, 2008 | Uncategorized
This time of year I am trying to get together the herb concoctions we need to treat various winter illnesses as they arise. One of these is thyme honey. This is easy to make and can be used to help remedy coughs and sore throats. To make this all you need to do is cut...
by Cindyj | Sep 30, 2008 | Uncategorized
Now is the time to start stocking up on your herbal medicines for winter; elderberry syrup, echinacea tincture, thyme honey, sage tea. I will be teaching a class at the Gardens at Spring Creek in Ft. Collins Thursday night October 7 from 6:30-8:30 on winter health....
