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Stinging Nettle Leaf Infusion – guest post by wabi sabi herbs + lifestyle

Posted on by Hailey Ward-Maldonado
Hailey Ward-Maldonado is a Knoxville-native Folk Herbalist with Wabi Sabi Herbs + Lifestyle. She is also the Marketing Manager at Balanced You Clinic! In this guest post, we invite Hailey to share about the benefits of drinking stinging nettle leaf infusions. Stinging Nettle Leaf, (AKA nettle leaf AKA nettles) comes from the Stinging Nettle plant. This wholesome herb can be utilized to increase minerals and boost iron. The benefits of increasing our nutrient intake in this way are multi-faceted. As you drink nettle leaf infusions, you may notice increased energy, clarity of thoughts, better sleep, and reduced allergic reactions. The nutrients in nettles are best extracted via water, and an infusion is recommended. Find Dried Nettle Leaf Tea at Balanced...Read More

Fire Cider for Fall – Guest Post from Wabi Sabi Herbs + Lifestyle

Posted on by Hailey Ward-Maldonado
Chinese medicine teaches that the Autumn season is governed by the lungs and large intestine. Lungs and large intestine love fire cider - why? Fire cider stokes the digestive fire and loosens mucous in the respiratory tract. Your digestion will be encouraged with this blend which includes onion, garlic, radishes, ginger, turmeric, orange, burdock, lemon, and tulsi leaves. The tulsi leaf herbal component adds a subtle sweeteness and softens the blend. Typically Fire Cider includes horseradish root although I left horseradish out of this batch so that it’s can be less irritating to those with conditions that cause digestive discomfort. This food-as-medicine blend is great as a morning tonic beverage as our mornings get colder. After breakfast, an ounce or...Read More