The leaves are turning color, and the Balloon Fiesta is starting this weekend here in the Albuquerque area. It’s a beautiful sight – lots of hot air balloons in vibrant colors amongst colorful changing leaves. So, now that we’re fully into Autumn, it’s important to stay warm and build immune health. Autumn is Vata season in Ayurveda, which has the qualities of dry, cold, windy, and rough. You may be feeling these qualities in your body now, such as dry skin, or feeling chille

First aid kit with mortar and pestle, herbs, capsules, and bottles Today marks Memorial Day, often regarded as the unofficial beginning of summer. With summer here, and more time spent outdoors, be sure to have a First Aid Kit ready for all your summer activities. One of the assignments in my herbal training was to create an Herbal First Aid Kit. My kit contained dried herbs, salves, and tinctures based on my and my husband’s needs. I also included some basic First Aid items,