Of the Earth Healing

Of the Earth Healing I am Marika an Apache Medicine Woman. I am direct descendant of generations of Medicine Women: traditional native healers of spirit and body.

Greetings Everyone, We are slowly leaving the Dog Days of Summer/ Or the Canicula.This is the time to start preparing fo...
08/26/2026

Greetings Everyone,
We are slowly leaving the Dog Days of Summer/ Or the Canicula.

This is the time to start preparing for the Fall. Plant your rooted vegetables, beets, carrots, and so on. In Texas, the rains are coming soon.

A wonderful way to help with this transition is a Hibiscus Blend Tea:
Hibiscus - helps lower blood pressure, and inflammation
Cinnamon - warming and lowers blood sugars and fights bacteria
Lemongrass - reduces stress, soothes digestion and calms the body

Bring 3 cups of water to a boil and add:
1/2 cup of hibiscus dried flowers
2 cinnamon sticks
1/3 cup of chopped lemongrass
Bring to a simmer for 3 mins. And then turn off heat and let it rest until it's the temperature you want. Remember, if you want your body to absorb it quickly, then drink it warm. Or you can drink it over ice.

Please contact us if you have have questions: [email protected]
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¡Hola, Saludos a todos!
Estamos dejando Los Días Mas Calurosos del verano/ O la Canícula.
A sí que este es el momento de empezar a prepararse para el Otoño.

Plante sus verduras de raíz las que son hortalizas cuyas partes comestibles crecen bajo tierra. Por ejemplo, remolachas, zanahorias, etcétera. En Texas las lluvias van a comenzar muy pronto. Así que, una manera maravillosa de ayudar con esta transición es: Una Mezcla de Té de Hibiscos o Mezcla de Té de Jamaica. Hibiscos o Jamaica ayuda a bajar la presión arterial, y la inflamación. Por ejemplo, la canela es un poco caliente así que esto ayuda a bajar los niveles de azúcar en la sangre. Además, ayuda a combatir las bacterias. El té de limón reduce el estrés, calma la digestión y relaja el cuerpo.

A continuación las instrucciones:
Pon a hervir 3 (tres) tazas de agua, agrega,
½ (media) taza de hibiscos o flor de jamaica seca.
2 palos de canela.
1/3 (un tercio) de limón de hierba picada.
Después, déjalo hervir a fuego lento por 3 (tres) minutos. Luego, apaga el fuego y déjalo reposar hasta que alcance la temperatura deseada.

Recuerda, que si tú quieres que tu cuerpo lo absorba rápido, entonces debes beberlo calentito, o también lo puedes tomar con hielo.

Hello, Everyone.August 8 is coming up soon so let’s get ready to greet this Powerful Day, people call it the Lion’s Gate...
08/07/2026

Hello, Everyone.

August 8 is coming up soon so let’s get ready to greet this Powerful Day, people call it the Lion’s Gate!

This is a great day to Manifest what is yours! This is not a time to make wishes, but to decide what you want and use all of your senses to feel, smell, touch, and so on, so you feel that what you want is yours.

This day is full of strength and power, but this year even more so! We are in a Fire Horse and Rabbit Year. And the number 8 is the symbol of prosperity because it is never ending, Infinity.

The day before start to prepare, clean, and wash your front door; no dirt. Clean the door mat. If there is glass around the door, then make sure it’s clean. Open windows and smudge/cleanse your house. Start with the front door.

On the 8th, open your front door and say out loud what you are manifesting so the wind will hear you and take your message!

Thank you to everyone for your love and support over the years.  We're moving to New Mexico to retire!  We're grateful f...
04/03/2026

Thank you to everyone for your love and support over the years. We're moving to New Mexico to retire! We're grateful for you all.
- Marika, Of the Earth Healing

Hello! Please join us tomorrow, March 1, from 11:30 AM to 2 PM at the Wildflower Center. We will have a table at the Tex...
02/28/2026

Hello! Please join us tomorrow, March 1, from 11:30 AM to 2 PM at the Wildflower Center. We will have a table at the Texas Science Festival and be sharing information on the importance of controlled burning:
https://www.wildflower.org/event/texas-science-festival-activity-fair-and-plant-biology-talk

If you make a donation to Of the Earth Institute of Indigenous Cultures and Teachings, we will send you a copy of the handout that includes the story of Coyote and the Feast as well as information on plants and how they can tell you about the soil: https://tinyurl.com/bdfrfzbr

Hope to see you there!
(Links can also be found in our bio)

Happy New Year!Part 2Let’s get ready today to welcome Rabbit.Clean your dining room to help strengthen your family and c...
02/16/2026

Happy New Year!
Part 2

Let’s get ready today to welcome Rabbit.

Clean your dining room to help strengthen your family and create harmony within the home. Put a bowl of fruit or an arrangement of silk flowers on the table. Never use dried flowers or plants, after all, they are dead.

Remove clutter! Out with the old, and clear your spaces to allow more flow of movement and eliminate stagnation, which creates more blocks.

Honoring your Ancestors: Don’t put photos of your family members in bedrooms. Your bedroom is for rest/romance. Only put photos of your partners/spouse in your bedroom.

Earth is a symbol of health, so put a lush green plant or silk plant in the direction
of the East.

If you have a family urn in your home, place it facing West or in the North side
of your home. But if there is a bedroom there, then place it in the North or West side of the living room.

Tonight, before you go to bed, make a cup of warm salt water and take a shower. Pour the cup of salt water over your head and wash last year down the drain.

You are now ready for year 2026!

Happy New Year!Part 1We are in the year of Rabbit. It is our belief Rabbit is a teacher and a trickster. He symbolizes T...
02/01/2026

Happy New Year!
Part 1

We are in the year of Rabbit. It is our belief Rabbit is a teacher and a trickster. He symbolizes Transformation, Fertility, and Abundance. We have many stories about Rabbit, because he is clever. He reminds us to be hyper-vigilant, listen to our instincts, and assess potential dangers before acting. But Rabbit likes Power. Being the trickster, he will take and steal to get what he wants and needs.

This will be a Fast-action year with a lot of movement! But know there will be a lot of potential. Be adaptable and stay grounded. Ask yourself, what do you want, what do you need, then create your plan for success without greed. Remember, you are in control, not Rabbit. If you would like a Private Consultation, contact me: [email protected].

On February 17th Rabbit will arrive. Remember the meaning of the New Moon. We are coming out of the darkness and into the light. Time to start planting the seeds of your future. Rabbit needs lots of room to run and kick its feet, so clear the entrance to your home. Sweep away last year’s debris from your front door, clear away any clutter from your living room entrance. On the 17th, open your front door and say your name out loud three times, and then welcome Rabbit in.

I have one story of Rabbit I would like to share with you, here’s the link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6QyVpNFSAY

Thank you all for your support and for being part of the Of the Earth Healing community. We’re looking forward to a heal...
12/24/2025

Thank you all for your support and for being part of the Of the Earth Healing community. We’re looking forward to a healthy and prosperous new year. Hope you all have a wonderful holiday season!

Good day to everyone.  This   please consider supporting Of The Earth Institute of Indigenous Cultures and Teachings.  Y...
12/02/2025

Good day to everyone. This please consider supporting Of The Earth Institute of Indigenous Cultures and Teachings. Your donations help us continue to offer programs on traditional native plants and foods so this medicine is not lost.

oftheearthhealing.org

Thank you for your support!

YATAAHEY (Good Day).Join us for a talk on Native Medicinal Plants with Elder Marika Alvarado at the Wildflower Center.Sp...
09/10/2025

YATAAHEY (Good Day).

Join us for a talk on Native Medicinal Plants with Elder Marika Alvarado at the Wildflower Center.

Space is limited, register soon!

September 28th
1:00p-3:00p

Class if free with entry to the Wildflower Center: https://www.wildflower.org/event/native-medicinal-plant-talk

YATAAHEY (Good Day).Join us October 4 - 5 at the 15th annual Sacred Springs Powwow. Elder Marika Alvarado will be giving...
09/08/2025

YATAAHEY (Good Day).

Join us October 4 - 5 at the 15th annual Sacred Springs Powwow. Elder Marika Alvarado will be giving a talk on sprouting seeds for nutrition and we'll be giving away seeds sprouters on a first come, first serve basis (1 kit per family). We'll also have cleansings and foot massage/reflexology, as well as plenty of teas and other plant medicines, jewelry, and other supplies.

Tickets are available through https://www.sspowwow.com/.

Hope to see you there!

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