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From The Herbal Journal
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.
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Balancing Blood Sugar Naturally: Herbs, Recipes & Lifestyle Support for Diabetes
Insulin resistance doesn’t just affect blood sugar — it’s tied to metabolic syndrome, which increases your risk for heart disease, stroke, fatty liver disease, and even certain cancers.

Nikki
Aug 125 min read


Adaptogen Herbs: Nature’s Solution for Stress, Energy & Inner Balance
Adaptogenic herbs and mushrooms are known for their ability to help the body adapt to physical, emotional, and environmental stress. They don’t push you in one direction or another—they restore homeostasis, or balance. Whether you need to calm your nerves, spark your energy, or boost immunity, adaptogens help support your natural rhythm.

Nikki
Jul 295 min read


Liver Detox 101: How to Cleanse, Support & Rejuvenate Your Liver Naturally
Your liver is one of the hardest-working organs in your body. Every day, it filters your blood, breaks down hormones, neutralizes toxins, and metabolizes fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. Think of it as your internal purification plant—and like any system that works overtime, it can become overburdened.

Nikki
Jul 184 min read


What Is Candida Overgrowth? Signs, Symptoms & Natural Remedies to Reclaim Balance
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.

Nikki
Jul 184 min read


Whispers of Mullein: The Velvet Guardian of the Lungs
There’s a plant I always feel called to honor—one that’s soft to the touch, yet bold in its strength. Towering with a golden torch-like...

Nikki
Jul 165 min read


Understanding Parasites: Types, Symptoms & Herbal Allies to Fight Back
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.

Nikki
Jul 104 min read


What is the Lymphatic System & How to Boost Lymphatic Detoxification
The lymphatic system plays an important role in helping to detoxify the body by filtering and cleansing lymph as it circulates through...

Nikki
Dec 29, 20224 min read


10 Herbs to Boost Your Mental Health
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.

Nikki
Dec 29, 20223 min read


Breathe Easy Naturally: 10 Powerful Herbs & Recipes to Clear, Soothe, and Strengthen the Lungs
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.

Nikki
Dec 28, 20225 min read
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