As a clinical herbalist, one of the reasons I love this time of year is because our kitchens become little apothecaries of their own. The holiday herbs we reach for when preparing our favorite seasonal dishes have long histories of supporting digestion, providing antioxidant compounds, and bringing comfort during the colder months...

The holidays are a time of celebration, connection, and abundance — but they can also bring their fair share of stress, digestive mishaps, sleepless nights, and immune challenges. Between rich foods, emotional triggers, and travel fatigue, it’s easy for the body and nervous system to get a little overwhelmed. Thankfully, nature has gifted us an herbal toolkit to help navigate these festive storms with grace and calm. Below are a my top herbal remedies for holiday season welln

As the Sun moves into Virgo, the energy of the season shifts toward grounding, cleansing, and refinement. Virgo, an earth sign ruled by Mercury, is associated with digestion, routines, nervous system balance, and the pursuit of wholeness. It’s a time to bring order, care, and mindful nourishment to both body and spirit.