Brigitte Mars, a professional member of the American Herbalist Guild, is a nutritional consultant who has been working with Natural Medicine for over forty years. She teaches Herbal Medicine at Naropa University, Boulder College of Massage, Omega Institute, and Bauman Holistic College of Nutrition. She has a weekly local radio show on KGNU 88.5 FM called "Naturally" and a private practice.

Brigitte is the author of twelve books, including The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine, Beauty by Nature, Addiction Free Naturally, The Sexual Herbal, Healing Herbal Teas, and Rawsome!. www.brigittemars.com.

Blog Entries by Brigitte Mars

Seven Herbal Teas to Enhance Your Life

7 Comments | Posted October 27, 2009 | 08:58 PM (EST)


 

Nothing warms the body and soul like holding a steaming mug, inhaling its subtle scents as you slowly sip. Why be limited to caffeinated beverages when the herb world can bring flavor, nutrients and health benefits?

Herb tea offers an opportunity during busy days for time out,...

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Healthy Halloween in Colorado

Posted October 22, 2009 | 08:24 PM (EST)


Halloween or Samhain (pronounced sow-en), translates to “Summer’s End” and originated as a Celtic celebration when winter settled over the land, a time of endings and new beginnings.  Ancients called it a time of "betwixt and between," a time when the "veil between the worlds was thin." It has also...

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Wonderful Winter Squashes

4 Comments | Posted October 14, 2009 | 10:33 AM (EST)


Visit any Colorado farmer’s market this time of year, and you will see a wide variety of colorful and diversely shaped winter squashes. Winter squash (Curcurbita maxima) are members of the Curcurbitaceae (gourd) Family, which includes zucchini (a summer squash), cucumber, watermelon and even loofahs (Yes, the ones used for...

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Aspen Trees in the Breeze

3 Comments | Posted October 5, 2009 | 11:33 AM (EST)


As we move into this season of glorious golden aspen trees, we might wonder about the history, lore and uses of this plant, beautiful enough to cause one to take a long drive into the Colorado mountains to be amazed.

Populus tremuloides, the Latin name for Aspen, is a...

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Dry Skin in a Dry Climate

Posted September 23, 2009 | 07:31 PM (EST)


The dry climate of Colorado can contribute to dry skin. Dry skin is more likely to wrinkle at an early age, but nature also provides remedies to bring moisture to the skin!

The best way to hydrate the skin is from the inside. Drinking at least a quart of...

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