Whitney Joy Dunlap

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Presents and herbs

My View From the Weeds: Herbalism, 'Tis a Gift to Be Simple, 'Tis a Gift to Be Free

The holidays are filled with the spirit of giving, often with the intention of bringing joy to loved ones. The aroma of cinnamon, clove and holiday spices are fragrant reminders of the pivotal way that herbs have implanted themselves into human lives. One cannot experience traditional holiday…
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My View From the Weeds: Honoring the Past & Creating a New Future through Community Action

At the end of September, hundreds of herbalists, plant conservationists and green-minded folk gathered together to celebrate the 25th anniversary of United Plant Savers (UpS). The nonprofit organization has been pivotal in efforts to protect North American medicinal plants throughout the Ohio…
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My View From the Weeds: Beat the Heat this Summer with Cooling Herbs

Temperatures during the summer months have been scorching. The last few weeks of July brought a dangerous heatwave throughout Ohio, the greater United States and worldwide. Staying cool during the month of August is achievable, however, with the help of herbalism and cooling energetics. Learning to…
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My View From the Weeds: Reclaiming the Right to Heal Without Big Pharma

Independence Day each year serves as a reminder of the liberties afforded to U.S. citizens and consumers. Yet in 2019, when the word medicine is used the first thing that comes to the mind of many Americans are the pills doctors prescribe for them, available at a pharmacy. The truth is hidden from…

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