The Flower Pot

11/11/2025

Echinacea: When To Use It, How To Use It, and Why You Must Stop Taking It! Use Echinacea at the first sign of cold or flu. Learn the proper dosage to shorten illness time, who should never take it, and why long-term use is harmful.
https://flowerpotholistic.com/echinacea-when-to-use-it-how-to-use-it-and-why-you-must-stop-taking-it/

11/11/2025

Heart health is not about waiting for a problem and treating it with a pill. It's about embracing a lifestyle that allows your body to heal and function with the vitality it was designed for.

https://flowerpotholistic.com/21-days-to-a-stronger-more-resilient-heart/

10/29/2025

DIY - Easiest, Cheapest, Non-Toxic Household Cleaner.
A bit of fun today - in this video, I walk you through my absolute favorite, non-toxic, all-purpose cleaner that costs mere pennies to make. It replaces at least five other products under your sink, cuts through grease like a dream, and demolishes hard water stains. You might even have the secret ingredient in your kitchen right now!

Today, I’m tackling the biggest issue in the cleaning world: the ridiculously high cost and the confusing chemical labels! We've all been there, standing in ...

10/28/2025

Dill is a great for gut troubles, period cramps, & helps you smell better from both ends. Learn why it's one of the few herbs safe enough for babies, but there's a warning!
https://flowerpotholistic.com/dill-is-your-guts-best-friend/

10/22/2025

This is my personal blueprint for managing acute, non-injury pain and getting back on my feet quickly! If you're dealing with a little back rebellion, maybe some of these tried-and-true methods can help you too.

The tincture I mention in the video can be found here: https://flowerpotholistic.com/shop/medicinal-teas/pain-ease-tincture/

10/21/2025

Is This The Zombie Apocalypse, Living Mushroom Bandages???

Scientists are now growing living hydrogel bandages from a soil mold—and the results are wild. Dive into the fascinating (and slightly creepy) future of wound healing that involves mycelium and chitin. Seriously, this isn't fiction. Get the full scoop: https://flowerpotholistic.com/is-this-the-zombie-apocalypse-living-mushroom-bandages/

10/21/2025

Dandelions: a single plant medicine cabinet

Stop trying to kill those little yellow flowers! Seriously.

Before it became a backyard enemy, the humble dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) was a highly respected seasonal herb. I'm talking about a full-service medicine cabinet that grows right in your lawn!

In my new blog post, I cover exactly how you can use every single part—from the root that wakes up your liver, to the leaves that flush your kidneys, to the flowers I use to make syrup for my cocktails (yes, really!). Plus, you need to know the one critical safety step before you harvest.

Click through to find out why you should be collecting these instead of spraying them!

https://flowerpotholistic.com/dandelions-a-single-plant-medicine-cabinet/

10/09/2025

hobbies are non-negotiable for your well-being. I can hear it now, "But Cara, I have no time!" Believe me, I get it. My life is a constant scramble of herbal concocting, city council meetings, writing, and trying to remember where I put my car keys. But here’s the deal: Think of a hobby not as another chore, but as preventative medicine for your sanity.

If you’re looking for a low-impact, high-return way to boost your overall health—especially when it comes to managing the demands of modern life—this is it. Want to find out the benefits of taking up a new (or old) hobby?
https://flowerpotholistic.com/your-brain-needs-a-vacation-why-a-hobby-is-non-negotiable/

10/08/2025

Self-soothing VS Self-Care - what's the difference?
Between juggling everyday demands and recent commitments – like a grueling festival where I was vending in hot weather and high winds, constantly battling to keep my tent together and products on display – I've been feeling the strain. (seriously, watch the video below - the wind was INSANE) It's in these moments of overwhelm that we often seek a way to cope, to feel better, even for just a little while. And that's where the distinction between self-soothing and self-care becomes so important.

While both self-soothing and self-care aim to make us feel better, their fundamental approaches and long-term impacts are quite different.

Self-Soothing is about calming intense emotions in the moment. It's often a knee-jerk reaction to distress, a way to quickly reduce discomfort. Think of it as putting a temporary bandage on a wound. It might feel good for a short period, providing immediate relief from stress, anxiety, or sadness.

Want to see some examples of self-soothing and how you can switch to self care? https://flowerpotholistic.com/self-soothing-vs-self-care/

10/07/2025

Crushing Your Health Goals with Flax
If you’re looking for a simple, food-based change to support heart health & happy hormones, this little seed is where you start. But there's an important catch!

https://flowerpotholistic.com/crushing-your-health-goals-with-flax/

09/24/2025

Get ready for the October 30 Day Health Challenge!

This one is gentle, takes 5 minutes a day, and is slow and gentle BUT it helps strengthen your core, knees, ankles - improves balance and prevents falls. I'm starting to do everything I can to prevent falling because I've seen what a bad fall can do for your quality of life.

09/23/2025

Comfrey: Often referred to as "bone-knit" or "knitbone," this remarkable herb has been used for centuries for its incredible healing properties, primarily when used externally. Even the Vikings recognized its potent abilities, carrying it with them as they sailed.

Comfrey is most often used externally for wounds, injuries, and inflammatory conditions. The leaves and roots are rich in allantoin, a compound that actively promotes cell growth and repair.

While some herbalists will suggest it for internal use or in teas - there is NO WAY I would do that.

Discover how comfrey is used for external healing. Learn to make a salve for sprains, bruises, and more, and understand why it's not for internal use.