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Herbal Support for Chronic Pain: What I've Learned Living With EDS and POTS
I live with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, POTS, and chronic pain. That means I know firsthand what it feels like to wake up exhausted before the day has even started. I know what it's like to have pain that shifts and morphs and never quite lets you forget it's there. And I know how isolating it can feel when your body is fighting battles that nobody else can see.
It's a big part of why I became an herbalist. Not because herbs are a magic fix (they are not, and I will never tell yo
Jennifer D'Oliveira
6 days ago4 min read


Cool Off This Summer with These Refrigerant Herbs
This is usually the time of year when I start reaching for my cooling herbs.
In herbalism, we call them refrigerant herbs… plants that help cool the body, soothe internal heat, and gently bring things back into balance. I find myself turning to them after being out in the sun, when my energy feels off, or honestly, just as a daily ritual to stay supported through the season.
They’re simple, but they make such a difference.
So I wanted to share a few of my favorite summer herb
Jennifer D'Oliveira
Apr 13 min read


The Perfect Tea for the New Moon in Pisces: Blue Lotus Dream Tea
There is something about this time of year that always calls me inward.
Everything slows down just a little. Our intuition feels closer to the surface. Our dreams feel more vivid.
And this week’s Pisces New Moon on Wednesday feels like a beautiful moment to pause, reset, and listen to what the deeper parts of ourselves might be trying to say. For me, one of my favorite ways to honor this season is through a simple evening ritual with Blue Lotus Dream Tea.
Jennifer D'Oliveira
Mar 174 min read


Herbs for Pisces Season: Softening into intuition
Pisces season (February 19 to March 20) always arrives with a very different feeling in the air. It is softer. Quieter. Almost like a mist settling over the water. I notice myself slowing down during this time of year, feeling more reflective, more sensitive to energy, and more drawn inward.
Jennifer D'Oliveira
Mar 104 min read


Full Moon Herbs for Nervous System Support & Emotional Release
The Full Moon is a powerful moment of illumination. It brings things to the surface, heightens emotions, amplifies intuition, and often asks us to release what no longer serves. Energetically, this phase can feel expansive and alive, but it can also feel tender, buzzy, or overwhelming, especially for sensitive nervous systems and intuitive souls. Supporting yourself during the Full Moon is not about pushing through the intensity, but about meeting it with gentleness, awarenes
Jennifer D'Oliveira
Mar 22 min read


✨ A Cozy History of Christmas Teas & Their Beloved Herbs (BONUS: Tea Recipe)
As the days shorten and winter draws us inward, few rituals feel as comforting as cupping a warm mug of fragrant tea. Christmas teas—rich with spice, citrus, and warming herbs—have a surprisingly long and magical history. These blends trace back through centuries of winter solstice ceremonies, medieval feasts, and herbal traditions designed to bring warmth, joy, and vitality during the darkest time of year.
Jennifer D'Oliveira
Dec 16, 20253 min read


🌙 Herbs for Nervous System Support During the Holidays (BONUS: Tea Recipe)
The holiday season is often painted as a time of warmth, joy, and connection — yet for many of us, it can also bring stress, overstimulation, and emotional exhaustion. Between travel, gatherings, rich foods, and the pressure to create “perfect” moments, our nervous systems can become overloaded. The good news? Nature offers gentle, grounding allies to help us navigate the season with more peace and presence. Herbal support can calm frazzled nerves, steady the heart, and remin
Jennifer D'Oliveira
Nov 11, 20253 min read


Gratitude Tea: The Perfect Tea Recipe for Thanksgiving
A comforting, aromatic tea to sip as the leaves fall and hearts gather.
This blend is grounding, gently spicy, and infused with herbs that soothe digestion and lift the spirit - the perfect Thanksgiving tea recipe after a holiday meal or while sharing stories around the table.
Jennifer D'Oliveira
Nov 4, 20251 min read


Embracing Autumn: Best Herbs for Fall Wellness (plus a bonus tea recipe!)
As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to fall, our bodies and minds naturally shift into a slower, more reflective rhythm. Fall is the season of grounding, warmth, and preparation... a time to nourish ourselves deeply before winter’s arrival. The best herbs for fall wellness are herbs that warm, comfort, and strengthen the immune system so that they are especially supportive during this transitional time.
Jennifer D'Oliveira
Aug 26, 20252 min read
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