Nicole Carter

An Herbal Community Blooms in the Desert

If you asked an herbalist where would be the worst place in the United States to live, someone would undoubtedly answer, “Las Vegas". They would not be far off base in thinking that there are no herbalists here. When I came here 15 years ago, I was not concerned with that, but within a couple of years my life would turn to the direction of herbal medicine. After several years of studying at home to be an... (posted by Nicole 4 years 116 days ago.)

Herbs In Your Garden and What You Can Do With Them

Calendula - This plant loves the sun and warm temperatures so it will continue to give you beautiful flowers all through summer. They will die back when it gets cold but will come back larger each year if given the space. Use calendula for “owies" such as bug bites and bee stings. It takes the pain away! You can chew on the flowers and then put the mushy stuff on your boo-boo. It will hurt less and heal... (posted by Nicole 4 years 116 days ago.)

Herbal Help for New Mothers and New Babies

For every new mother there is a level of happiness that is found with the birth of her baby that has no match. We want nothing more than to look into our new child's eyes and be there to calm the slightest whimper. We pay so much attention to our newborns that we rarely think about the trauma our body has gone through in the miraculous process of birth. Often times new mothers pay little attention to their own... (posted by Nicole 4 years 116 days ago.)