Holistic Higher Healing Center: Reiki Practitioner & Teacher CMT- RYT

06/20/2026

Lavender honey is a premium, floral-tasting honey made by bees foraging on lavender blossoms. It combines traditional honey’s antimicrobial and antioxidant properties with lavender’s natural soothing effects, making it highly effective for promoting relaxation, soothing sore throats, and supporting skin health.

Infused Lavender Honey: The ultimate herbal staple for drizzling over food or adding to drinks.
👩🏻‍🍳Ingredients:
1 cup light-colored raw honey, ¼ cup dried culinary lavender blossoms.
🌿Steps: Stir ingredients together in a clean glass jar. Let it steep in a warm, dark spot for 1 to 2 weeks, flipping the jar daily. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve.
🪻Store honey in an airtight glass container at room temperature (65°F to 75°F) in a dark, dry place like a pantry. Avoid humid areas, direct sunlight, and refrigeration, as these can promote crystallization, fermentation, or flavor degradation.

06/15/2026

An adaptogen is a natural substance—typically an herb, root, or mushroom—used in herbal medicine that is believed to help the body resist physical and mental stressors, reduce fatigue, and restore physiological balance (homeostasis).

🌸Herbal Infusions (For Leaves and Flowers)Infusions are ideal for delicate plant parts like Holy Basil (Tulsi) or Lemon Balm. This method extracts water-soluble vitamins, minerals, and volatile oils.
🪷How to make: Place 1–2 teaspoons of dried herbs into a mug. Pour 8 ounces of boiling water directly over them.Steep time: Cover the mug with a lid or small saucer for 10 to 15 minutes. Covering is essential to trap the beneficial steam and volatile oils inside the cup.Finish: Strain out the herbs and drink warm or pour over ice.

06/13/2026

Time-Based Practice In Kundalini tradition, the length of your meditation directly influences its effect on your body:

🌸3 minutes: Impacts circulation and your electromagnetic field.
🪷11 minutes: Begins to shift glandular balance and nervous system activity.
🌿22 minutes: Balances the three aspects of the mind (negative, positive, and neutral)
🧘🏻‍♀️31 minutes: Affects all the cells of the body and alters brainwave rhythms.

06/07/2026

Herbalism isn't about mysterious magic or complicated science; it is about reclaiming the ancestral knowledge of using the earth to support our bodies.

06/07/2026

Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is a powerful therapeutic herb heavily backed by traditional herbalism and modern science. Most of its physical and psychological benefits come from its natural volatile compounds, specifically linalool and linalyl acetate.
🌿Linalool (Acyclic Monoterpene Alcohol): This is the highly active, rapidly absorbed driver behind the plant’s calming, anticonvulsant, and sedative properties. It easily crosses the blood-brain barrier through inhalation or skin absorption.
🪻Linalyl Acetate (Monoterpene Ester): This is the acetic ester of linalool. Pharmacological studies reveal that linalyl acetate acts heavily as a prodrug. Once it enters the body or skin tissue, it rapidly hydrolyzes (breaks down) into active linalool and acetic acid. It provides a slower, sustained therapeutic release.

06/05/2026

The daisy has been used in traditional medicine for centuries. Scientific research is still the plant contains active compounds like saponins, polyphenols, flavonoids, and tannins that offer several potential health and cosmetic perks.

06/03/2026

05/31/2026

An understanding of how to grow, gather, and process our own herbal medicines is vital if herbal medicine itself is to survive and thrive.

05/30/2026

Herbal ice cubes offer a dual-action wellness boost by combining the therapeutic properties of botanicals with the anti-inflammatory and toning benefits of cryotherapy. They are a simple, versatile way to enhance your daily hydration or upgrade your skincare routine.

05/30/2026

Meditation for chronic illness helps by calming your nervous system, lowering stress hormones, and reducing the intensity of chronic pain. Rather than "curing" the condition, it shifts your focus away from the distress. This creates mental space, allowing your body to rest, recharge, and better cope with symptoms.