by shantytowndesign | Nov 29, 2020 | Herbal Medicine
It’s hard to believe that a year ago we were all prepping for 2020! Many of us were sure this was the year… my year… our year… the year to remember! Well, part of that is true. 2020 will definitely be the year to remember, maybe just not in the way we all...
by shantytowndesign | Feb 26, 2020 | Herbal Medicine
Every time I participate in a farmer’s market or pop-up market with my tinctures and salves, I get asked if they contain Cannabidiol (CBD). No. While I think CBD is a great product and can help with so much, my training with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has...
by shantytowndesign | Feb 1, 2020 | Herbal Medicine
While there are many Chinese herbs used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Adaptagens, Ashwagandha and Black Cohosh are commonly prescribed. Still, how much do practitioners know about them and their benefits to overall wellness? Ashwagandha Benefits Ashwagandha, or in...
by shantytowndesign | Jan 5, 2020 | Herbal Medicine
Many of you have probably experienced the sharing of treaded germs with all the holiday cheer and kids being home. Therefore, if you know me, you know I’m telling everyone I know about my moxa roller. With all of the germs and sickness floating around during this...
by shantytowndesign | Dec 28, 2019 | Herbal Medicine
There are all sorts of ways gut health can affect your life. Maybe you ate too much of that delicious meal and now your stomach is feeling pain. Likewise, maybe you know that sauce is going to upset your stomach after you indulge. Perhaps you’re traveling and things...
by shantytowndesign | Nov 19, 2019 | Herbal Medicine
‘Tis the season when we are bogged down with obligatory parties, endless rich food, holiday cheer, sleepless nights. With all of this comes the lowered immune and the germs that keep hunting you down. Taking Care of You We wash our hands and we cover our nose and...
