I really love corn silk as an ally when I want to soothe the bladder. Here you see the silks from six ears of organic corn laid upon tissue paper in a wire mesh basket to dry. And here are the ears of corn with their silks still on them. I carefully peel away … Continue Reading
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Kombucha Tea
~ The Elixir of Life, Revitalize Your Health in 23 Areas What are the health benefits of Kombucha Tea? Detoxification Detoxification produces healthy livers and aides cancer prevention. One of kombucha’s greatest health benefits is its ability to detox the body. It is rich in many of the enzymes and bacterial acids your body produces … Continue Reading
Elder for Fevers in Children
Stories abound about the dangerous Elder. And there is a story told all over the world, in different cultures and various versions, of the woman who lives in the Elder. Sometimes she is called Elder Lady, sometimes Elder Woman, but my favorite name for her is Elda Mor. The stories say that Elda Mor is … Continue Reading
Echinacea Taken to Combat all Secondary Infections
My dear friend and guardian angel Keyawis Kaplan calls echinacea “the big E for emergency.” And so it is. Echinacea builds white blood cells rapidly, effectively countering a wide range of bacterial infections such as mastitis, UTIs, staph, strep, blood poisoning, sinusitis, bronchitis, tooth and gum infections, chronic and acute sore throat, and surgical as … Continue Reading
What is Druidry?
WHAT IS DRUIDRY? With Kevin and Faye Boyd Druidry is for some a spiritual path, and for others a cultural activity. As a cultural activity, Druid ceremonies provide context and pageantry for life in Britain. As a spiritual way or philosophy, Druidry began to develop about three hundred years ago during a period known as … Continue Reading
Using Herbs Simply and Safely
Are herbs “dilute forms of drugs” – and therefore dangerous? Or are they “natural” – and therefore safe? If you sell herbs, you probably hear these questions often. What is the “right” answer? It depends on the herb! These thoughts on herbs will help you explain to your customers (and yourself) how safe–or dangerous– any … Continue Reading
Shield Making Workshop
Shield Making Workshop Course Prerequisite– Shamanism & Totem Animals The ancient art of shield making was initially used by indigenous cultures around the world, to be placed outside dwellings (teepee, wigwam) to identify energy to passing tribes. Honoring the totem animal allies in the shield shows great respect to those allies and in return the … Continue Reading
West African & Middle Eastern Rhythms workshop
West African & Middle Eastern Rhythms Workshop In this workshop we will work on Djembe & Darabuka Sound production, technique practice, improvisation, and some of the classical Rhythms from both different styles of drumming, We will work towards playing together as one and unified with the beat. Mammad Also known as Monation the creator of … Continue Reading
Crossing the Nexus of Time
Crossing the Nexus of Time Crossing the Nexus of Time Learn how too cosmically center like our ancient adepts did. Another lively discussion, this one of the dynamics of time and how a simple technique you can take with you can aid you in connecting to all ones lives simultaneously past, present and future on all levels … Continue Reading
Igniting the Ethereal Flame ~ Cum “N” Play
Igniting the Ethereal Flame ~ Cum “N” Play Igniting the Ethereal Flame ~ Cum “N” Play Let’s discuss how we can embrace our sexual vibration and how we can use tantric sexuality techniques to increase our pleasure thresholds, as well a deep discussion as to why we should consider this ancient form of connecting with your life … Continue Reading