Editor’s Note: Do you frequently find yourself stuck in a slump? Are things just not as fun as they used to be? You may be going through a bout of depression. Or perhaps you’ve been dealing with this condition for many years. There are many herbal remedies out there that may help to reduce depressive…

While dandelions are often perceived as unwelcome and notoriously difficult to eradicate, it’s time to uncover their hidden potential. Contrary to their reputation, these plants boast remarkable nutritional benefits. Let’s look at the numerous health advantages of incorporating dandelions into your diet. Loaded With Vitamins and Minerals Despite its common classification as an invasive weed,…

A new plan to force hospitals to report adverse effects of “natural health products” such as herbal remedies and supplements has come as a surprise to manufacturers, who say they were blindsided by the proposed change. The federal government included the plan in the 2023 budget bill, which is still making its way through the…

Feeling under the weather? Herbalist Nicole Apelian has just the thing. Here, she shares some of her top DIY remedies for common ailments. Be sure to source your herbs from a trusted source—Apelian recommends Mountain Rose Herbs’s organic and wild-harvested herbs—or better yet, grow your own. For Colds, Flu, or Respiratory Illness: Elderberry Tincture My top…

On the north side of Vancouver Island, alone in the biting cold of a coastal Canadian winter, Nicole Apelian found herself in a predicament. While gutting a salmon she’d caught to eat, she’d cut deep into the forefinger of her left hand. The wound was to the bone and had all the potential, if not…