tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91782051760779412252024-02-08T05:19:29.906-08:00Healing Plants of FloridaHealing Plants of Florida is about the benefits of plants and plant rich environments for human and community health.I am an herbalist interested in helping people gain awareness of our rich but disappearing Florida ecosystems. I also teach classes for adults and children about herbal medicine, natural health, herb gardening , and herbal crafts. My book, "Healing Plants of Florida" will be released soon.Pat Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09699855887265805085noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178205176077941225.post-38542315155304477692013-02-12T18:39:00.001-08:002013-02-12T18:39:41.039-08:00The Immune System - Simplified<a href="http://www.healingplantsofflorida.com/blog/2013/02/12/The-Immune-System-Simplified.aspx">The Immune System - Simplified</a>Pat Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09699855887265805085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178205176077941225.post-12193393960088683102012-08-09T12:42:00.001-07:002012-08-09T12:42:28.829-07:00Look, Don’t Touch | Orion Magazine<a href="http://www.orionmagazine.org/index.php/articles/article/6929/">Look, Don’t Touch | Orion Magazine</a> Essential info for anyone who loves children and wants them to learn about the natural world.Pat Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09699855887265805085noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178205176077941225.post-68892318212028840592012-07-08T06:33:00.001-07:002012-07-08T06:33:32.071-07:00P. P. Tea contains herbs that soothe and tones the urinary system.<a href="http://www.healingplantsofflorida.com/blog/2012/07/08/P-P-Tea.aspx">P. P. Tea</a>Pat Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09699855887265805085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178205176077941225.post-82583002636404674052012-07-07T12:30:00.001-07:002012-07-07T12:30:41.525-07:00Tasty Herbal Fruit Spread Aids Bowel Regularity<a href="http://www.healingplantsofflorida.com/blog/2012/07/07/Tasty-Herbal-Fruit-Spread-Aids-Bowel-Regularity.aspx">Tasty Herbal Fruit Spread Aids Bowel Regularity</a>Pat Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09699855887265805085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178205176077941225.post-11805073443075584832012-04-20T09:42:00.001-07:002012-04-20T09:42:51.591-07:00Research Shows Healing Plants benefit Holistic Health<a href="http://www.healingplantsofflorida.com/blog/2012/04/20/Research-Shows-Healing-Plants-benefit-Holistic-Health.aspx">Research Shows Healing Plants benefit Holistic Health</a>Pat Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09699855887265805085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178205176077941225.post-61404064065366176772011-03-31T16:25:00.000-07:002011-03-31T16:25:50.260-07:00EatTheWeeds: Episode 50: Acorns<iframe height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/28yYMb_RwBo?fs=1" frameborder="0" width="425" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>Pat Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09699855887265805085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178205176077941225.post-1775109733900990102011-03-24T17:11:00.000-07:002011-03-24T17:11:26.257-07:00http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Natura-s-Response--Radiation-Protection.html?soid=1101747914724&aid=ZeIvbooSdBoPeople are talking about protection from radiation. Here is a common sense balanced approach.<a href="http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Natura-s-Response--Radiation-Protection.html?soid=1101747914724&aid=ZeIvbooSdBo">http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Natura-s-Response--Radiation-Protection.html?soid=1101747914724&aid=ZeIvbooSdBo</a>Pat Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09699855887265805085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178205176077941225.post-42805528956456968692010-12-01T15:21:00.000-08:002010-12-01T15:21:22.167-08:00Head Out for a Daily Dose of Green Space - Children & Nature Network (C&NN)<a href="http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/head_out_for_a_daily_dose_of_green_space/">Head Out for a Daily Dose of Green Space - Children & Nature Network (C&NN)</a>Pat Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09699855887265805085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178205176077941225.post-23645413631287118902010-11-24T13:20:00.000-08:002010-11-24T13:20:08.916-08:00Country vs. City: Green Spaces are Better for You - Children & Nature Network (C&NN)<a href="http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/country_vs._city_green_spaces_are_better_for_you/">Country vs. City: Green Spaces are Better for You - Children & Nature Network (C&NN)</a>Pat Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09699855887265805085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178205176077941225.post-36057499349791494942010-11-18T07:44:00.000-08:002010-11-18T07:47:17.342-08:00http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Catch-up-with-the-FFC-this-Friday-.html?soid=1102350576129&aid=1zMBceWt8jEThere is a conference call that you can join to participate in the Florida Forever Coalition on Friday. <a href="http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Catch-up-with-the-FFC-this-Friday-.html?soid=1102350576129&aid=1zMBceWt8jE">http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Catch-up-with-the-FFC-this-Friday-.html?soid=1102350576129&aid=1zMBceWt8jE</a>Pat Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09699855887265805085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178205176077941225.post-65200815761901455182010-11-15T08:05:00.000-08:002010-11-15T08:05:14.384-08:00Let’s Move Pledge: Every Kid has the Right to a Healthy Childhood - Children & Nature Network (C&NN)<a href="http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/lets_move_pledge_every_kid_has_the_right_to_a_healthy_childhood/">Let’s Move Pledge: Every Kid has the Right to a Healthy Childhood - Children & Nature Network (C&NN)</a>Pat Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09699855887265805085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178205176077941225.post-28431309811736464602010-11-11T15:04:00.000-08:002010-11-11T15:04:53.647-08:00Playing Outdoors can Supply a World of Benefits - Children & Nature Network (C&NN)<a href="http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/playing_outdoors_can_supply_a_world_of_benefits/">Playing Outdoors can Supply a World of Benefits - Children & Nature Network (C&NN)</a>Pat Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09699855887265805085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178205176077941225.post-88863416789381810482010-10-28T11:46:00.000-07:002010-10-28T11:46:53.643-07:00Plant garlic now until Christmas<a href="http://muskogeephoenix.com/archive/x104120083/Plant-garlic-now-until-Christmas">Plant garlic now until Christmas</a>Pat Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09699855887265805085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178205176077941225.post-22493455954352549002010-09-23T10:10:00.000-07:002010-09-23T10:10:25.845-07:00“HUMMINGBIRD PARENTS”: Seven Actions Parents Can Take To Reduce Risk And Still Get Their Kids OutsideChildren do not get as much time in nature as they used to. Many reasons contribute to this. Here is a great list of suggestions to get kids outside and still keep them safe. At Healing Plants of Florida, we offer activities for children to connect with nature. <a href="http://www.childrenandnature.org/blog/2010/09/20/seven-actions-parents-can-take-to-increase-outdoor-safety/">“HUMMINGBIRD PARENTS”: Seven Actions Parents Can Take To Reduce Risk And Still Get Their Kids Outside</a>Pat Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09699855887265805085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178205176077941225.post-35727636760652861482010-09-22T06:53:00.000-07:002010-09-22T06:53:29.078-07:00Take a Child Outside Week is 9/24-30 - Children & Nature Network (C&NN)<a href="http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/take_a_child_outside_week_is_9_24-30/">Take a Child Outside Week is 9/24-30 - Children & Nature Network (C&NN)</a>Pat Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09699855887265805085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178205176077941225.post-46465938436819265452010-09-19T19:35:00.000-07:002010-09-19T19:35:51.835-07:00Garden provides a pathway to a fuller life<a href="http://www.canada.com/business/Garden+provides+pathway+fuller+life/3517468/story.html">Garden provides a pathway to a fuller life</a> Here is a great example of how herb gardening can improve your life.Pat Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09699855887265805085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178205176077941225.post-38912694540196378362010-09-13T14:19:00.000-07:002010-09-13T14:19:11.526-07:00American Beauty Berry<a href="http://www.healingplantsofflorida.com/blog/2010/09/13/American-Beauty-Berry.aspx">American Beauty Berry</a>Pat Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09699855887265805085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178205176077941225.post-38907082892489046182010-09-13T07:56:00.000-07:002010-09-13T07:56:41.684-07:00Outdoor Foundation Special Report: Barriers to the Outdoors for Youth - Children & Nature Network (C&NN)<a href="http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/outdoor_foundation_special_report_barriers_to_the_outdoors/">Outdoor Foundation Special Report: Barriers to the Outdoors for Youth - Children & Nature Network (C&NN)</a>Pat Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09699855887265805085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178205176077941225.post-22579057820180627302010-09-13T07:45:00.000-07:002010-09-13T07:45:07.820-07:00Botanical Art Today: Linda C. Miller, Lichen<a href="http://lindacmiller.blogspot.com/2010/09/linda-c-miller-lichen.html#links">Botanical Art Today: Linda C. Miller, Lichen</a>Pat Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09699855887265805085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178205176077941225.post-28589384816550203792010-09-02T09:01:00.000-07:002010-09-02T09:01:46.219-07:00Herb classes<a href="http://www.healingplantsofflorida.com/blog/2010/09/02/Herb-classes.aspx">Herb classes</a>Pat Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09699855887265805085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178205176077941225.post-48911931664351196452010-08-31T18:04:00.000-07:002010-08-31T18:04:08.849-07:00Nature Essential for the Brain, Scientists Report - Children & Nature Network (C&NN)<a href="http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/nature_essential_for_the_brain_scientists_report/">Nature Essential for the Brain, Scientists Report - Children & Nature Network (C&NN)</a>Pat Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09699855887265805085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178205176077941225.post-19765110291518175132010-08-17T18:09:00.000-07:002010-08-17T18:09:11.755-07:00Marsh Pink Flower<a href="http://twitpic.com/2200f5" title="A Marsh Pink (Sabatia grandiflora) after a morning rain showe... on Twitpic"><img src="http://twitpic.com/show/thumb/2200f5.jpg" width="150" height="150" alt="A Marsh Pink (Sabatia grandiflora) after a morning rain showe... on Twitpic"></a>Pat Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09699855887265805085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178205176077941225.post-45445396089371505162010-08-12T14:55:00.000-07:002010-08-12T15:21:51.423-07:00A PINCH OF HERBS: Florida Herb SocietiesIt is time to start thinking about the fall growing season. Here is a list of herb societies in Florida.<a href="http://apinchofherbs.blogspot.com/2010/06/florida-herb-societies.html">A PINCH OF HERBS: Florida Herb Societies</a>Pat Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09699855887265805085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178205176077941225.post-90334746760872808642010-07-22T10:36:00.000-07:002010-07-22T10:36:11.815-07:00Healing Plants of Florida: Plants Can Improve Your Health<a href="http://pbratianu.blogspot.com/2010/06/plants-can-improve-your-health.html?spref=bl">Healing Plants of Florida: Plants Can Improve Your Health</a>: "Studies indicate that just being in a plant rich environment can improve your health. Theories vary as to why this occurs. Reduced blood pre..."Pat Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09699855887265805085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178205176077941225.post-77222510164948250552010-06-25T10:15:00.000-07:002010-06-25T10:15:05.018-07:00Plants Can Improve Your HealthStudies indicate that just being in a plant rich environment can improve your health. Theories vary as to why this occurs. Reduced blood pressure, decreased muscle tension, reduction of headaches and other pains have all been studied . Two very interesting findings are quicker recovery times after exposure to stress and need for less pain medication after surgery. In the words of Larry Dossey (2001) " Perhaps it is the sacredness we sense in plants that accounts for their ability to summon us to greater health when we are in their presence"Pat Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09699855887265805085noreply@blogger.com0