The above headline is a paraphrase of a question a reader emailed us with (and one that is commonly asked by those seeki…
"The Blues" Tisane: Gentle, Natural Depression Relief
With all the recent health news about whole grains, it turns out that the spirit as well as the body may benefit from ea…
Ask Bonnie: Tips for Going Green Gracefully (Laundry)
A reader recently wrote to us with the following question: How do I cut back on washing clothes and dry cleaning without…
Long Life Tonic: Rejuvenation and Concentration
The sweetness of the berries in this tonic, prescribed by herbalist Nam Singh, helps strengthen the spleen, which in Tra…
Lavender and Vervain Tisane: the Essential Evening Elixir
This tisane combines my two favorite herbs, which together create a balancing effect. The delicate taste of vervain comp…
Ask Bonnie: Tips for Going Green Gracefully (Green Gifts)
A reader recently emailed us with the following question: Hi, Bonnie, I would like to encourage my conservative mother-i…
Eco-Friendly, Healthy Dining Starts with the Proper Tools
Readers often email us with questions, and though I generally respond in my Friday column, the following question was so…
Seasonal Living: Spring Series – Scents of the Seasons
Smell may be the most ancient of our senses, acting on the brain’s primitive limbic system. We don’t rely mu…