Discover the magic of herbs through educational articles, DIY recipes, and natural wellness inspiration. Whether you’re new to herbalism or a seasoned plant lover, there’s always something to learn and love here.

Candida is a genus of yeast—a type of fungus—that naturally lives in the body, particularly in the mouth, gut, skin, and vaginal tract.

When you're on a journey to detox your body—whether from mold, heavy metals, biotoxins, or candida—binders are your best friend. But not all binders are created equal, and using them improperly can do more harm than good. Let’s dive into what binders are, how they work, which ones to choose for your detox, and how Monarch Herbs can help support you along the way.

Most anti-parasitic herbs are taken in combination for synergy, over a 2–4 week period, followed by a break. This allows your body to expel parasites in all life stages. However, killing parasites isn’t enough—you must also eliminate them properly. That means keeping your elimination pathways open so your body can flush out waste.

The lymphatic system plays an important role in helping to detoxify the body by filtering and cleansing lymph as it circulates through the body. Lymph is a clear fluid that is composed of white blood cells and other immune cells, and it is transported through the body by the lymphatic system.

In today's stressful world, it's no wonder that as an herbalist, I see mental health issues skyrocketing. Even during the pandemic, I thought the biggest concern would be to boost immunity and help people with staying healthy, yet my number one sellers were for anti-anxiety and calming herbal items to help people deal with the stress of today's busy and chaotic lifestyles.

Your lungs are more than just organs of breath — they are gateways of life, vitality, and emotion. Each inhale brings in oxygen and energy; each exhale releases what your body no longer needs. But when the lungs are burdened — whether by environmental toxins, seasonal allergies, infections, or emotional heaviness — the entire body feels it.

As an herbalist, I get a lot of questions about thyroid health—what it is, how to support it naturally, and what signs to watch out for. So let’s dive in together like we’re sipping tea and having a good heart-to-heart.

t's amazing how hormones can control your health and your life. Your hormones can regulate everything from sleep cycles to mood swings to libido to weight gain. There are many phases of women's hormones as it fluctuates through the years. Puberty, on average, starts around age 10 1/2 with the body making sex hormones (mostly estrogen), which assists in the physical change of a females body and sets the stage for child bearing.

People come to me daily with ailments of all kinds. My first words are usually: "What are you eating?" Most look at me very strangely...