Gretchen Kruesi
Suffering from frequent headaches is miserable and immobilizing. If you haven’t had luck treating and preventing your headaches, skip the over-the-counter approach and prepare herbal formuals for migraines to use in the future! The following is an excerpt from Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals, Volume 4 by Jill Stansbury. It has been adapted for the…
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“Death is not my friend, neither is it my enemy; it is my destiny.” – Ru Callender When he became an undertaker, Ru Callender undertook to deal with the dead for the sake of the living. As the world’s first “punk undertaker,” Callender and his partner challenged the stilted, traditional, structured world of the funeral industry…
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The Great Regeneration, by farmer-technologist Dorn Cox and author-activist Courtney White, explores unique and groundbreaking research aimed at reclaiming the space where science & agriculture meet as a shared human endeavor. By employing the same tools used to visualize and identify the global instability in our climate and our communities, the authors identify ways to accelerate…
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Changing our diet is one of the most difficult, but arguably the single most important thing to do to achieve optimal health. But often times people don’t even realize that their diet is harmful. For those who consume a Western diet high in sugar and refined carbohydrates, the stakes are particularly high. Side effects include…
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During a time when many of us faced the prospect of little work or human contact, renowned naturalist Nick Acheson found a sense of peace and purpose in his pursuit of the wild geese that filled the Norfolk skies on their seasonal visits from Iceland and Siberia. With an interest in protecting the future of…
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If you need a new cheese-filled comfort food, then look no further! This baked dish is exactly what you need to warm up in the cold months. Read on to get a glimpse of what it’s like during the cold months at the London-famous restaurant Towpath – right before they close for the winter. The following…
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When individuals embark on a Shamanic journey, opening a sacred space is first step they should take. But what exactly does it mean to open a sacred space? And how does it work? In her latest book, author and gardening expert Maria Rodale explains how this simple practice can enhance journeys and help strengthen our connection to…
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It’s almost impossible to achieve farming for the long haul without a group of caretakers behind the scenes, making sure everyone’s needs are met. For hundreds of years, women made up these “caring communities,” supporting families, making food, and bettering community life. Though the makeup of these caring communities has changed over the years, the…
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When we garden, we establish a close relationship with every element: the plants, the soil, and even the creatures that interact with them. And while some elements of this activity are less-than-glamourous, the collaboration cultivated between the garden and gardener is one of pure beauty. In the excerpt below, author Maria Rodale discusses how simply changing…
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“It is more important to know what kind of person has a disease than to know what kind of disease a person has.” —Hippocrates Drawing on her decades of clinical experience and her extensive research, Dr. Jill Stansbury offers an unparalleled range of herbal formulas in her five-volume set, Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals. For each…
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“Climate change asks us questions that climate science cannot answer,” — Dougald Hine When it comes to climate change, it seems as if there are always new questions arising: How did we get to this point? How can we stop it? What’s next? Unfortunately, there is no black-and-white, straightforward answer to any of them —…
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There’s no better time than the present to pick up a new hobby! And with the new year just starting, sticking to a new hobby can be an easy and achievable resolution. One possible new hobby you could try out? Spoon carving. The following is an excerpt from Carving Out a Living on the Land…
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One of the biggest misconceptions floating around is that vegetable production is a more environmentally friendly alternative to meat production. However, studies show that the practices used in conventional vegetable farming may be more destructive than those used to produce meat. Growing corn, specifically, can lead to many destructive outcomes; however, a large majority of our…
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Over the years, many of our world’s most flavorful vegetables have become extinct for a variety of reasons; however, these lost crops and their seeds may be the secret to gaining global food security and achieving a higher level of overall wellness. So how can we get them back? What can we do to ensure…
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From the enlightening and thought-provoking to the quirky and fun, we, the Chelsea Green employees, have the perfect list to get you started on your next read! And if you’re looking for more, you can check out our full list of staff picks here! Mini-Forest Revolution We’ve long heard that we need to plant…
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Did you start the new year off with a health-inspired resolution? Are you trying to eat better and exercise more? Or looking to improve your digestive health and—by extension—your physical and mental well-being? We have blog posts that will help you with your health and wellness journey! Take a page out of some of our…
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Dougald Hine has spent most of his life talking to people about climate change. And then one afternoon in the second year of the pandemic, he found he had nothing left to say. Why would someone who cares so deeply about ecological destruction want to stop talking about climate change now? In the excerpt below, Hine…
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When humans and animals interact, both parties benefit in some way from the exchange. While individuals may receive resources and feel a sense of joy & purpose from interacting with wildlife, the animals receive care & companionship from the humans. These alliances, when properly nurtured, can work wonders for our world. In the excerpt below…
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Who says you can’t play with your food? These treats are a snack, a craft, and they’re healthy to boot! Brighten up snack time this winter using fruits and veggies we all know and love. The only problem? These snacks might be too darn cute to take a bite of! The following is an excerpt…
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Looking for a healthy meal that the whole family will enjoy? Try out this simple recipe for whole roasted chicken with grain-free gravy! The following is an excerpt from The Grain-Free, Sugar-Free, Dairy-Free Family Cookbook by Leah Webb. It has been adapted for the web. RECIPE: Simple Whole Roasted Chicken A classic whole chicken is…
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The scent of fir trees is a holiday staple. From seasonal greenery to candles, the aroma heralds “the most wonderful time of the year.” If you’re looking for a way to immerse yourself even further into the holiday cheer, try introducing fir to your taste buds. From classy cocktails to rustic potatoes, fir adds excellent seasonal…
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Getting ready to pile on the blankets this winter? Warm up your home and increase efficiency this winter by weatherproofing or replacing your windows! The following is an excerpt from The Greened Hour Effect by Jeff Wilson. It has been adapted for the web. Weatherproofing Windows for Winter Unfortunately, shopping for windows can be frustrating. The…
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Looking for a twist on a classic cookie? We’ve got you covered! Chef Markow uses the sweetness and caramelization of koji to add a whole new palette of flavors to a well-loved, traditional cookie: the snickerdoodle. You can go ahead and add this to your holiday cookie list. Want to know how to grow koji…
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How did the modern leek become what it is today? On his quest to save our heritage produce, Adam Alexander (otherwise known as the Indiana Jones of vegetables) unveiled the complex history behind leeks and many other veggies, along with how they made our way to our dinner plates. While on this mission, Adam started…
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Hoofprints on the Land by Ilse Köhler-Rollefson, a fascinating and lyrical book exploring the deep and ancient working partnerships between people and animals, shows that herding cultures are not a thing of the past but a regenerative model for our future. The foreword below by Dr. Fred Provenza, author of Nourishment and professor emeritus of Behavioral Ecology,…
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