Midwest family herbalist

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Elderberry and COVID 19: Another Herbalist Weighs In

*Please note: the Elder species we are referring to in this article is European Black Elderberry Sambucus Nigra L. This is the most widely researched variety, along with the most commonly used variety in todays Elderberry Syrup and other Elderberry preparations. Please also note: I

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Recipes

Make Your Own Elderberry Electrolyte Popsicles

It is the third wave of the stomach flu season, which usually begins around Easter and ends around Memorial Day, and unfortunately my kids succumbed last week to this terrible virus. I am not normally afraid of germs. They are everywhere, you cannot avoid them,

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Recipes

Refined Sugar-Free Strawberry Cheesecake Popsicles

I always appreciate a good, healthy, homemade treat! While my usual “go to” is homemade ice cream, the recent purchase of a popsicle mold sent me on the hunt for healthy popsicle recipes – cue crazy pinnin’ of popsicle recipes last week. Sorry pinterest followers.

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