Archive for March, 2009

Flower and Tree Magic

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

By Marilyn Zink
This is my first book review for the Herbal Collective blog and I plan to do others.
This book is called Flower and Tree Magic by Richard Webster, Lewellyn Publications.
This book has something of a mystical appeal, talking about things like astrology, flowers for protection, fairies and shamanism. The contents are divided into several […]

Can Herbs Clean the Blood?

Thursday, March 26th, 2009

By Marilyn Zink 
I had never thought about blood much - I mean, who wants to think about blood?
I figured it had red and white blood cells, it circulated through my body, moved faster when I was exercising and pretty much did what it was supposed to.
But my eyes were opened several years ago when I […]

A Chili Day

Tuesday, March 24th, 2009

By Marilyn Zink
It was a bone chilling kind of day, windy, rain slanting sideways - and my car wouldn’t start. Great.
After using a lifeline to call a friend ( my father-in-law actually) we got the car jump-started and I was on my way. But the rain had soaked its way into my body. By the […]

Improve Digestion with Apple Cider Vinegar

Monday, March 23rd, 2009

 By Marilyn Zink
Happy Monday! Many people don’t think of Mondays as a happy occasion but I think many moms are happy now that the kids are back in school after spring break.
For myself, I’m getting back to posting in my blog on a more regular basis. I have been talking about digestion in previous posts […]

Get Energized with Enzymes

Monday, March 16th, 2009

By Marilyn Zink
I’ve been taking enzymes lately with my main meal and have been noticing a difference in how I feel.
What kind of a difference? My digestion has improved and I’m feeling much more energized as a result.
Many people don’t understand how important enzymes are to our health. It’s perhaps one of the reasons why […]