Category Archives: Herbal Remedies

Acupuncture with Benjamin Craig L.Ac.

[August 18]

Last week I had my second acupuncture appointment with Ben Craig for pregnancy ailments.  You can read about Ben and his training and background here, but what I’ll say is that he’s totally awesome, accommodating and smart, and entirely saving my back and superscary leg veins! I plan on seeing him regularly now that I’m [...]

Chai Tea For Me

[October 18]

I stopped drinking coffee well before I began my venture into the world of veganism.  I wonder if it was the seeding that started my quest for a healthier lifestyle?  Hmmm… About 5 years ago, when I owned my clothing line, life was stressful to say the least.  I was 23 with so much responsibility [...]

Origins Is Back and Way Better Than Ever!

[September 3]

When I think of Origins, I can’t help but get a little nostalgic about those days when hanging at the mall was cool.  That’s about the last time I can remember wandering into an Origins.  That said, I did wander into one on lower 5th Ave the other day and was blown away! They’re not [...]

Guest Post: Madeleine Starkey

[September 2]

I’ve mentioned my friend Maddy before (here, here, and here, and most likely somewhere else;).  She is sassy and smart and I lover her to pieces.  And though she is years younger than me, she teaches me new things all the time.  Mad is the lady responsible for getting me on the vegetarian track! I [...]

A Little Herbal Trick of the Trade

[August 19]

So, I’m on my period this week (which is a good thing because it means I can start trying to get pregnant again!), but it’s not a good thing because the discomfort is killing me! I’ve been popping Advil more than I’d like, so I decided to consult Risa to see what herbal remedies she’d [...]