As we settle into winter it is that time to go within. An important part of winter is slowing down and that slowing down gives us the opportunity to tune […]
Archives for Otter Notes
Connecting Health and Politics
With the news filled with political unrest and inspiring resistance, here and abroad, I wanted to take the time to talk about herbalism and health care as political action. I […]
Cultivating Peace
Peace, both in our global community and in our interior world, is an important part of being in balance and being in good health. Peace is one of those concepts […]
Wildcrafting
Wildcrafting, or gathering plants from the wild, is a topic that brings up many viewpoints and emotions. In this day and age when many plants are becoming endangered it is […]
Braiding Sweetgrass – Review
Reading this book felt like reading a prayer. This is a book to take your time with so you can savor the beautiful writing as well as take […]
Ancestors and Community
We just passed the midpoint between the fall equinox and the winter solstice this past Halloween. The wheel of time seems to be moving quickly these days. In honor of […]
Embracing Fall
It is fall again, the Wolf time of the year. A time to be with community and to help the community. Fall is also about abundance. The harvest is over […]
Sleep Time – Part Two
Now that I have covered some of the basics of sleep and good sleep habits, let’s get into some of the more difficult situations and the herbs that are […]
Sleep Time – Part One
To listen to a radio broadcast on this topic click here. Sleeping well is an integral part of our health. Sleeping well is also something a lot of people struggle […]
Spring is on the wind
Welcome to spring! The spring equinox, from a scientific perspective, is when the light and the dark are in perfect balance. This happens on the spring equinox and […]