Summer is here, and with it all the joys and woes of a warmer climate. Whether summer means road trips, picnics, or time spent by the pool, lake, or ocean, having ways to refresh your skin and cool down from the heat will help make those hot, lazy summer afternoons even more enjoyable. This cooling body spray features peppermint essential oil to refresh your skin and senses, as well as aloe and rose hydrosol for a soothing effect on the skin. It’s easy to make and quite portable—keep this DIY body spray in the car, in your to-go bag, or in your workspace and use anytime you need a cooling, revitalizing summer spritz for your skin. Click the link to read more and get the recipe!
Can I Become a Certified Herbalist?
If you are reading this article, it is probably because you have a love of herbalism. You may be curious about herbalism as a career path and wonder what kind of training or credentials are required to become an herbalist. The good (and perhaps confusing) news is that there is no single path to becoming an herbalist and that technically, at least in the United States, you cannot become a certified herbalist through any type of standardized accreditation. However, this information is not to discourage you from pursuing an education or career in herbalism!
There are myriad ways in which to engage in the study and application of herbalism, both professionally and as a hobby. However, in the United States, herbalism is not a federally regulated licensed profession, as is the case for becoming a doctor, a nurse, or a chiropractor. Therefore, there is no single clear-cut herbalism career path, and strictly speaking, you cannot become a certified herbalist—nor do you need to! If a program claims to train you to become a “certified herbalist,” this is misleading information, as this designation does not exist legally. However, there are many options for attaining a quality education in herbalism, and many programs that offer a certificate of completion, or even a formal degree, so that you can demonstrate competency and feel confident in your chosen work as an herbalist.
Before deciding where you wish to study herbalism, it may be helpful to consider your dreams and goals for practicing herbalism. There are many options for studying herbalism as well as for working professionally as an herbalist, such as becoming a clinical or community herbalist, creating herbal products, teaching, and writing about herbalism.
Read the full article on the Herbal Academy blog: Can I Become a Certified Herbalist?
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Mocha Mint Foot Scrub: A Treat For Your Feet!
Just in time for the holidays…check out this recipe for Mocha Mint Foot Scrub (an original recipe by yours truly). This is easy to whip up and serves as a delightful stocking stuffer or winter spa treat for loved ones—or you!
Are you ready for a winter treat for your feet? While the chocolates and goodies may be circulating in abundance around the holidays, why not also pamper your hard-working feet with a little extra decadent DIY self-care? This Mocha Mint Foot Scrub is easy to whip up; with ground coffee beans, sugar, and almond meal to slough off dead skin, honey and oil to provide moisture, and peppermint and cacao to tantalize your olfactory system, this foot scrub is a delight for your skin and senses. Make this special holiday-inspired scrub for yourself or package and gift to loved ones as a special holiday offering. Let’s check out some of the key ingredients in this DIY foot scrub.
Get the recipe and learn all about the ingredients HERE: MOCHA MINT FOOT SCRUB: A TREAT FOR YOUR FEET!
or https://theherbalacademy.com/blog/mocha-mint-foot-scrub/?ap_id=GretaLouise