Loose Leaf Blog

I love making new drink recipes, and recently I created an interesting twist on a summer classic: lemonade! I like to experiment with new flavors, and decided to try pairing...

According to research by the American Psychological Association in 2014, 77% of people in the U.S. regularly experience physical symptoms caused by stress. That's basically almost everyone. I was surprised to learn...

These days, you can’t check your email or check Facebook without being told conflicting things about what to eat, how to exercise, how much sleep to get, and how to...

May is in full swing, and we're all about flowers this month (and raw goodies, apparently)! If you enjoyed last week's Butterfly Blue Smoothie Bowl, you'll go nuts over this recipe:...

 *this post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links   If you're having a tough time figuring out what to give your mom for Mother's day, here is a humorous guide to...

This Mother’s Day, instead of giving Mom a bouquet of flowers, give her pure essential oils instead.  These "bottled flowers" last for a long time, and won’t wither and die like cut...

Many teas on today’s market contain flower petals to add color, and occasionally flavor or aroma. As an herbalist, I add flowers to tea for their many health benefits as...

  If you've been in the store lately, you will have noticed our new Butterfly Blue Pea Flower tea, a flower from Thailand known for its brain-boosting power, mood-enhancing qualities,...

  Last week, I shared a recipe for a Berry Blush Rooibos Fruit Cobbler, a baked dessert that's amazing with sorbet or coconut ice cream. But I am a passionate raw foodie,...

We get lots of questions from our customers about how they can feel more energized. People associate caffeine with energy, but caffeine is a stimulant rather than an energizer. Before...

Crystals and gemstones have been used for decoration, healing and spiritual growth. They not only bring beauty into your home, they have also been used to promote emotional healing and...

It takes time and practice to learn how to use teas, herbs and foods for natural health and wellness. This means we get lots of questions from people who are...