Lemon balm — often called Melissa from its botanical name Melissa officinalis — is one of the oldest traditional European healing herbs. It belongs to the mint family, though its fragrance is softer and more lemony than mint. The name Melissa comes from the Greek word for “honeybee,” because bees absolutely adore its flowers. One important note, that I found out through experience: lemon balm spreads enthusiastically in gardens. Every year there’s rather more Melissa than I expect. If...

This has been a standby snack for me for literally years. I give credit to a beautiful friend of mine - Sissi, a French woman of great style ..... she truly lived (and lives) her truth in Southern Spain, living off-grid and simply .... an inspiration. I loved visiting with her, we'd do yoga in her yurt and I'd never know who would join us: it ranged from a pet pot bellied pig to kittens she had found abandoned. A meal with Sissi was often sliced banana with an almond or walnut delicately...

It's been the most beautiful sunny Sunday and I've enjoyed taking time in the garden with the dogs .... simply enjoying the warmth of that sun. It got me thinking about the importance of the Vit D3, so let me share some thoughts .... Not every supplement deserves a place on your shelf, we need to choose wisely. For me, Vitamin D3 is one of those things I choose a lot. I like to think of it as sunshine in a bottle . Your body was designed to make it naturally when sunlight touches your skin....