Keep It Movin! Herbal Corner

  A few blogs ago, I harvested Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) flowers growing in my yard and made an infusion using Extra Virgin Olive Oil. One month passed, with me giving my infusion a couple of shakes a day-actually shaking up the oil and flowers to keep the mix from separating. After a month, the infusion was ready to be strained. Everything you need: Infused oil, strainer, cup or bowl and gloves.          The flowers after straining, messy but worth it.                                                      The finished product  I love Roman Chamomile oil, it can be used topically for irritated skin, rubbed on sore, tired muscles/body parts. At night I message it on my neck, chest and arms, the aroma helps me to fall asleep. Roman Chamomile oil can also be messaged on and around the abdomen to ease bloat and in...

  As we age we would like to maintain a quality of life in which we are able to care for ourselves for as long as we can. My daily prayers include thanking The Lord for good health in spirit, mind and body. On the market, big name supplements Prevagin and Neuriva address specific concerns-brain health. Their claim is that, over time, they improve memory and cognitive functioning-good to know. But, if you're not into taking pills, there are wonderful veggies and herbs that can be included with your daily meals that help with cerebral circulation, mental clarity and concentration. Bacopa(Bacopa monnieri) is an easy plant to grow. I've  seen it grown in aquariums and outside. I've had my plant for a few years now(seedling from Strictly Medicinal site)  and it's still going strong. Bacopa leaves and stems can be thrown in smoothies, soup, salad or juiced. I will warn you, Bacopa has a strong, somewhat bitter taste that hits you on the back end. Your first bite you experi...