This is one of my favorite soups, especially in the winter time. It is certainly comforting and healing and oh so yummy. This is the recipe I use for me and my husband so it makes a nice big bowl for each of us. Ingredients List: 1-2 cups of water per person 1 Tbsp miso …
Here we are at the end of January 2014. In Wisconsin, the weather is ushering out the first month just as it was ushered in – blowing, drifting snow. Ah, such is winter. But the end of January means the beginning of February. Yay! In this awesome little month, we celebrate Ground Hog Day, …
Ayurveda is about getting to know yourself. As the word Ayurveda suggests, it is about Ayus: meaning life and Veda: meaning knowledge. Knowing how to live YOUR life. It can also be about conquering fear: fear of the unknown, fear of responsibility and fear of living an authentic life. For some people, fear comes with …
Balsam, Copaiba is an extremely mild scented yet super powerful essential essence. It is has amazing powers as an anti-inflammatory, some say, the best anti-inflammatory substance known. There are some studies that show it is more effective than Ibuprofen and even Cortisone. Plus, no side effects! This lovely pale green/yellow essential oil is made from …
When the weather turns cooler and soups start being a part of my daily meal plan, parsnips are one of my favorite vegetables to start using. Parsnips are a root vegetable that is native to the Mediterranean. Even though the first English settlers introduced it into the United States, it did not become as popular …
Oil for Remembrance How many times have you been in the middle of something or walked into a different room and forgot what you were doing? How about struggling to remember the name of the person you just met? Having difficulty with your memory can be very frustrating. Since essential oils (aromatherapy) are best …
I’ve gone back to school In August of 2012, I started in back in school. I am enrolled in an intensive 2 year program to become an Ayurveda Practitioner. What made me decide to do this? About 4-5 years ago I started having signs of perimenopause. I was gaining weight even with eating the same …
Welcome to Speak to the Earth, home of Tresa Laferty. This is a sacred (on-line) space where I will share my love of animals, medicinal aromatherapy and living a lifestyle inspired by nature and with the ancient teachings of Ayurveda. I welcome you to read through my posts, share the wisdom and post your comments. …
Leading up to the Winter Solstice and the weeks that follow, I have a ceremony that I do to help release the past 12 months and prepare and embrace the coming months. Near or on the Solstice, I reflect on the past 12 months of my life and identify all the things I experienced and …
Maritime Pine or Ocean Pine My favorite use of Pine, Maritime is to help us with the ebb & flow of life. The times we are living in are very fast-paced and full of change. For some, can be a challenge to accept with grace and love. Using Pine, Maritime daily will help you “go …
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