Author archive for Colleen Emery

  • Ode To Yarrow, a tale of Achilles.

    Yarrow, Achillea millefolium, a native of Europe, has adapted to the regions of North America and other moderate climates of…

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  • HERB OF THE MONTH: Horsetail

    My earliest memory of interacting with majestic and ancient horsetail was in Elkwater, Alberta when I was a young girl.…

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  • 2016 CSW (Community Supported Wellness) Program

    Taking the basic concepts of a CSA I have created a herbal version called CSW, short for Community Supported Wellness. Emery Herbals is offering a 4 Season program designed to encourage sustainability, empowerment and independence with your wellness. In a time where health care is becoming unattainable, unaffordable, and unsatisfactory for many people, Emery Herbals commits to offering everyone a way to access health supportive means that enable one to take charge of their wellness. My role in your wellness is to provide you with access to what you need to heal and thrive.

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  • The Importance of Family Meal Time

    With the relaxed times of summer a distant memory now it seems most of us are operating at a pace…

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  • Ode To Garlic

    Garlic (Allium sativum), the pungent kitchen herb, known for its ability to ward off vampires and the like, is a…

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  • Nutrient Dense Lunch Ideas

    With Labour Day fast approaching the time of back to school preparations kick in to high gear. As we start…

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  • Herb of the Month: Elder

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      ODE TO ELDER   The wisdom of nature never ceases to amaze me, with its ability to provide exactly…

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  • Building a Healthy Relationship with the Sun

    Its that time of year again where we are gloriously gifted with the full expression of the sun’s rays. Feeling…

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  • Strategies for Tick Prevention and Management

    STRATEGIES FOR TICK PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT If you live near or spend time in wooded areas blood sucking ticks are…

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  • Strategies for a Successful Spring Cleanse

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    Strategies for a Successful Spring Cleanse   Springtime is a magical time with the blossoms bursting on the trees, the…

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