My Top 5 Favorite Herbs For Spring Renewal

If I had to pick just one herb for spring, nettle would be it. This is the herb I reach for first when allergy season hits, and for good reason — it is one of the most well-researched natural antihistamines we have.

A study published in Planta Medica found that freeze-dried stinging nettle significantly reduced allergic rhinitis symptoms, with participants reporting relief from sneezing, itching, and nasal congestion. Researchers believe nettle works by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins and histamines — the inflammatory compounds responsible for that miserable itchy-eye, runny-nose response to pollen.

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What Can A Buccal Massage Do For Me?

So you've heard about buccal massage. Maybe a friend mentioned it. Maybe you fell down a wellness rabbit hole at midnight. Maybe you read my earlier post on how to prepare for your first session and now you're thinking — okay, but what's actually in it for me? Fair question. And it deserves a real answer. Buccal massage is having a moment right now, and I say that as someone who was practicing it long before it started trending. Suspected fans include Princess Kate, Meghan Markle, and Jennifer Lopez Marie Claire — which, yes, absolutely gets people's attention. But here's what I want you to know: the reason this treatment keeps showing up isn't just Hollywood buzz. It's because it works. And there's actual science behind why.

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My Favorite Spring Detox Juice Recipes

Detoxing takes some effort but it is so worth it, especially at spring time when our bodies need a boost from winter doldrums. Fresh juices make your cells come alive and help you feel amazing as you slough off the winter season for the renewal that spring brings. I've been juicing for 15 years, after being mentored by an amazing vegan chef in Charleston, SC back in the early 2000's. In this article, I’ll share with you my absolutely fav juices that make my mind and body rejoice for the warmer weather!

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