Archive for December, 2008

Using Herbs to deal with Snow and Stress

Friday, December 19th, 2008

By Marilyn Zink 
It’s been snowing here a lot in Nanaimo, an awful lot. The scenery looks like something people in Eastern Canada are used to.
Here on the West Coast we’re more used to rain in December, with the snow coming in January. It’s currently -6 C and usually it’s 6 C. Let’s see, -6 C […]

Moments with Marilyn, Herbs for Christmas

Monday, December 15th, 2008

By Marilyn Zink 
Whenever I think of Christmas I always think of the sights and smells, particularly the smells.
Especially the smells. The sweet aromas of cinnammon, cloves, nutmeg and allspice. The tangy taste and scent of ginger.
Those warming herbs also help circulate the blood and keep us warm on cold winter days.
Foods made with them, like […]

Moments with Marilyn, Warm up with Cayenne

Wednesday, December 10th, 2008

By Marilyn Zink 
Since it was cold here yesterday (cold by West Coast standards) I made some chili to warm everyone up. I like to add garlic, cumin and of course, cayenne to the chili.
It’s important to use a small amount (about 1/2 tsp) to a pot of chili. If you overdo it, the heat of […]

Moments with Marilyn, Get Balance with Geranium

Monday, December 8th, 2008

Everyone’s busy this time of year and so am I. Today was one of those days.  I got work done in the morning and early afternoon but then I had to pick up my son from school, bring him to work, then run some errands, then pick him up from work and bring him to […]

Moments with Marilyn, Write in Your Questions

Friday, December 5th, 2008

Hi Everyone:
I’ve been getting some questions on various themes relating to herbs and holistic health. So I decided to start answering them in this forum, which will also provide you with the opportunity to ask questions or provide answers to some questions. That way we can all share in gaining more information. I hope to […]