February is Heart Health Month and is celebrated to raise awareness about heart disease and to promote cardiovascular health. Heart disease is a leading cause of death, so throughout the month, people are encouraged to focus on their heart health through lifestyle changes, such as eating a healthy diet, exercising, and managing stress. So, let’s explore Hawthorn – our wonderful herbal ally for February. Hawthorn - February’s Herbal Ally Hawthorn Flowers and Berries Botanical

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are responsible for one-third of global deaths, claiming approximately 17.9 million lives annually. CVDs encompass heart and blood vessel disorders, including coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, and rheumatic heart disease, among others. The World Health Organization reports that heart attacks and strokes account for four out of five CVD fatalities, with one-third occurring in individuals under 70 years old. To lower your risk of

Whether you’re living with heart disease or simply want to keep your heart healthy, consider practicing yoga. The heart is a muscle that works continuously, even while you sleep; so, it’s important to take care of it. Cardio exercises, such as brisk walking, jogging, and dancing, are great for your heart; however, according to John Hopkins University School of Medicine, yoga is a relaxing form of exercise that’s also good for the heart.    Yoga for a Healthy Heart About Yoga

February is American Heart Month! Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. In fact, according to the World Health Organization, the world's biggest killer is ischemic heart disease, accounting for 13% of the world's total deaths. So in honor of American Heart Month, let's take a look at twelve foods to incorporate into your diet for a healthy heart.   12 Foods for a Healthy Heart Berries Berries are superfoods! They deliver the phytonutrients you

This nutritious and hearty lentil soup is an excellent high-fiber lunch option. As a high-fiber food, lentils offer a feeling of gratification and fullness, helping you stay satiated all afternoon. Fiber also reduces your risk of heart disease, helps lower blood pressure, regulates blood sugar, and helps protect against colon cancer. So, prepare a batch of this soup for lunch. Hearty Lentil Soup Recipe Ingredients 1 cup green or brown lentils  1 tablespoon olive oil (or ga

The month of May makes me think of roses, especially with Mother’s Day this weekend.  Rose is the "Queen of Flowers" and has many benefits from physical to energetic.  It has been known for thousands of years for its beauty and fragrance.  Why Rose is the Queen of Flowers For skincare, rose has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.  Rose’s cooling and soothing nature is great for irritated, inflamed skin. The fruit of the rose plant is called “rosehip”, an

Although summer is coming to an end next month, there’s still a lot of food and herbs growing in our gardens. I use this Summer Vegetable...