Powerful Herbal Pain Relief

By Crooked Bear Creek Organics

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A few days ago, I had the pleasure of visiting the home of a gracious woman who deals in antiques. As I admired the many fine pieces displayed there, I came to realize that I, too, am something of a period piece a baby boomer who’s fundamentally sound but sporting the odd creaky hinge or two.
Fortunately, the herbal apothecary holds promise. Its medicines are good alternatives to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for chronic, mild to moderate aches and can reduce the need for prescription drugs.
More than 100 plants are known to have pain-relieving properties, but some are really outstanding. Reporting on herbal painkillers for arthritis, a review of clinical trials in the Clinical Journal of Pain says devil’s claw {Harpagophytum procumbens}, capsaicin from hot chiles {Capsicum spp.}, gamma-linolenic acid {GLA} from seed oils, and certain blended herbal extracts are especially good. Other studies indicate broader pain-relieving…

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Herb Guide: Bay Laurel

By Crooked Bear Creek Organics

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Laurus nobilis

Also, Known As:

  • Bay Laurel
  • Sweet Bay

The herb known as the bay laurel or the sweet bay is native to Asia Minor and the Mediterranean region in general – it is a small evergreen shrub or tree. The early Greeks and Romans admired the bay laurel for its beauty and used the aromatic leaves in many different ways. Bay laurel possesses leathery leaves that are lanceolate and pointed in shape. The leaves also have the maximum oil content during early and mid-summer and this oil content tends to decrease in other seasons. The name “bay” is used to refer to several botanicals – for example, the West Indian bay – botanical name Pimenta racemosa, and the California bay – botanical name Umbellularia californica. Therefore, any of these plants can be called by the name “bay” in the existing herb literature; what is more, some other plants are…

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Witchcrafting with Burdock Root & Leaf

By Slavic Witch

A Summer Solstice Sunrise Observance Ritual

By The Druid’s Garden

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Summer Solstice Sunrise from the Water Summer Solstice Sunrise Progression from the Water at Yellow Creek State Park on the Summer Solstice 2017

My alarm goes off at 4:00am.  I’m conveniently camping right along the lake shore, after having spent the evening watching the sunset on the eve of the summer solstice with members of our grove. My kayak is ready to launch, and I roll out of my sleeping bag and slip it quietly into the still, dark water. The starry heavens are brilliant in their glory, the moon a crescent low in the sky. But just as I begin to paddle, the first light on the horizon is present. The mists rise up from the lake water–the lake is warm like bath water even though the air itself is much cooler on this summer solstice morning. I paddle through the mist, finding a good spot from which to watch the sun rise. The lake…

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Astrorisa Moon Forecaster: Power Date June 17, 2018 (from the Sag. Forecast)

By AstrorisaMoon

In The Loft

Hello Moon Followers and Subscribers!
Happy Father’s Day!
 


A Power Date: June 17, 2018
From the Sagittarius Full Moon Forecast May 29, 2018
On this power date of June 17th both  the moon and ASC will be in the sign of Leo, but the moon will reside in house 12.
The Moon is opposite Mars on this date. 
 


This is the aspect that ignites the Ego, there’s frustrations, and power struggles, here everyone in the room is the King or Queen and whatever is manifesting amongst the group, each person behaves as though, their reality is the most important reality at that moment. Therefore, this is a day one should be very humble. All important dates that are
mentioned during these moon forecasts are dates that are usually destiny changer dates. Be humble, as some issues from the past can be thrown up in our faces, or something unfinished from the past comes back and is likely upsetting for some. This is a time to connect with an earth centered person who is mature and can bring to the table a broader perspective, and offer some needed clarity about how to handle the situation. Avoid making a rash permanent decision, some more information is likely to come and a rash permanent decision without that information can be a huge setback.

For others, this date can bring a favorable outcome, an ongoing challenge can receive a supportive and amicable judgement or decision. Check the oracle to verify if this is the best date for you, if you must receive a judgment of some kind. June 17th  brings forward a helpful ear and unexpected favor for many.

KDCL Media is BACK!!!

I’ll be there as co-host! Having a blast!

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35129637_10212172488975018_6585539802395836416_nToday is a special day just like yesterday and last Sunday night. The reason the word “special” comes to mind is because Paula and I have brought something back to life from the past and it seems to function just as well today as when we put it in mothballs 3 years ago.

That something is KDCL Media, along with And Then Some Again Productions and it can mean only one thing.

The dust has been blown off of the virtual switchboard and we are producing all new Internet Radio shows again.

Today, in just over an hour, we will present our newest show called “Crypto and Then Some…” with a very special guest, Robyn Linn, along with two full hours of nothing but CRYPTO.

We will be covering Bitcoin, the Block Chain, and our experiences with it. Together with Robyn, we will be talking about a group of people…

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Please Do Research Before You Consume Or Smoke … Anything

By Orzula

Been noticing a lot of worrying posts lately,

Particularly among the newer witchblrs, so I feel as though I should say something:

⚠️ PLEASE DO NOT INGEST/CONSUME/SMOKE ANYTHING UNLESS YOU HAVE DONE EXTENSIVE RESEARCH ⚠️

And research that is preferably done off of Tumblr (aka Google it), so you’ll find a wider range of opinions, articles, and thoughts on the matter.

For example:

  • Certain stones and crystals are toxic when mixed with water/liquids! Big ones include malachite, turquoise, and selenite – but that’s just to name a few!

 

  • Various herbs can interact negatively with medications/the body: St. John’s Wort with birth control or anti depressants (even though it is used to treat depression in small doses), sleepy time herbs are not to be used in conjunction with melatonin or other sleep aids/pills; some herbs can cause liver damage – pennyroyal, valerian, comfrey, etc – if consumed.

 

  • DO NOT JUST SMOKE THINGS because a tumblr said to try it!!! I just saw a post about smoking valerian root – THIS WILL CAUSE A CHEMICAL BURN IN YOUR THROAT AND LUNGS. ⚠️

So for the love of gods, and all things decent – including your health – PLEASE do legitimate research before ingesting any herbs or concoctions. 🌿

Source:orzula

Thank You and What’s Next

The adventures of Oro and Paula Cas continues.

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I want to start this post with a huge THANK YOU to everyone who has taken an interest in my site. The recent growth of my likes and follows is incredible and I feel very fortunate to have so many people that have taken time to pay attention to my blog.

Once again THANK YOU all !!!

On to what’s next.

Over the past weekend it was decided to bring back an old friend. Our first internet radio show took place Sunday night after a long 3 year absence. Before that we had spent 5 years on Blog Talk Radio producing a variety of shows including a trucking show and also a gold mining show.

Our audience at the time numbered well over 280,000 from 18 different countries and was growing rapidly but we had to put the whole thing on hold in mid 2015 for personal reasons.

Today we…

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Summer Flora & Fungi Hike

By Adam Haritan

Greetings!

I am excited to announce that I will be hosting the 2018 Summer Flora & Fungi Hike on Saturday, July 7th at McConnells Mill State Park in Western Pennsylvania… and, I’d love for you to join us!

Summer is the perfect season to explore Pennsylvania’s land in search of interesting and useful plants, trees, and mushrooms. McConnells Mill State Park — with its deeply-cut gorges, hemlock-lined ravines, whitewater currents, and historical landmarks — is a prime area for summer exploration.

While exploring the Slippery Rock Creek Gorge within the park, we’ll delve into a myriad of fascinating topics related to this season’s flora and fungi, including:

  • Edible and medicinal plants
  • Edible and medicinal mushrooms
  • Summer wildflower identification
  • Tree identification, along with edible and medicinal uses
  • Medicine-making using wild plants and mushrooms
  • Natural history and ecology of the area

… and more!

Interested? Here are more details:

What: Summer Flora & Fungi Hike at McConnells Mill State Park
When: Saturday, July 7th, 2018
Where: McConnells Mill State Park, Western Pennsylvania
Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM OR 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM

The program is geared toward adults and will entail moderate hiking (about 1.5 miles).

Please note that in order to maximize your learning experience, space is limited and registration with payment in advance is required to secure your spot.

To purchase your ticket, and to learn more about the outing, please visit the following link and choose the appropriate session:

Summer Flora & Fungi Hike with Adam Haritan

I’d love to see you there!
-Adam Haritan

Communication for Prosperity ~ New Energy with the New Moon in Gemini

By Brana Mijatovic, Ph.D.
Dear all,
This New Moon in Gemini (exact on Wednesday afternoon) is going to be all about communication, ideas and projects.
You will most likely feel a renewed enthusiasm for something you’ve been thinking about for a while.
You may also receive new information or new insights that will help you come up with new projects.
You may notice that it is easier to make plans, organize meetings, and receive cooperation from others.
It may feel like the floodgate of possibilities has finally opened up and you’ll be tempted to check them all out. Being flexible and adaptable as planschange and new ideas come up is the key.
Aquamarine (above) and Blue Tourmaline (the top photo and below) are the top two stones I recommend for this energy.
Nurturing and supportive words will come easy now and everyone will benefit from spending time by the water, as Mercury, an astrological ruler of this New Moon, will be in a Water sign.
If you want to amplify your focus and intuition and maximize the effect of this energy with my New Moon in Gemini meditation, which you’ll listen to every night for two weeks (until the Full Moon), let me know by replying to this email.
Till next time,
stay healthy and happy!
Brana Mijatovic, Ph.D.