References

The following is a growing list of resources from which I have been studying herbalism. I believe in following copyright laws and strive to ensure credit is given to where credit is due. Feel free to recommend sources and people in the field to consult in the comments section of my posts.
  • Forêt, R. de la. (2017). Alchemy of herbs: transform everyday ingredients into foods and remedies that heal. Carlsbad, CA: Hay House, Inc.
  • Gladstar, R. (2008). Rosemary Gladstars herbal recipes for vibrant health: 175 teas, tonics, oils, salves, tinctures, and other natural remedies for the entire family. North Adams, MA: Storey Pub.
  • Lotion Bar Recipe with Healing Coconut Oil - Only 3 Ingredients! (2019, November 15). Retrieved from https://thecoconutmama.com/coconut-oil-lotion-bar/print/52589/.
  • The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. (2019, December 19). Nutmeg. Retrieved from https://www.britannica.com/topic/nutmeg.
  • Karbwang, J., Crawley, F. P., Na-Bangchang, K., & Maramba-Lazarte, C. (2019, October 9). Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
  • Balch, P. A. (2011). Prescription for nutritional healing: a practical A-to-Z reference to drug-free remedies using vitamins, minerals, herbs & food supplements (5th ed.). London: Penguin.
  • Denny, S. (1997, February). Food cravings. Current Health 2, a Weekly Reader publication, 23(6), 16+. Retrieved from https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A19118910/HRCA?u=demi86381&sid=HRCA&xid=3a902d3e 
  • Good, B. (2002, May). Catnip makes mosquitoes scram. (Health Bulletin). Men's Health, 17(4), 38. Retrieved from https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A86168654/HRCA?u=demi86381&sid=HRCA&xid=c43f155c
  • Vought, E. (2006, July-August). Catnip (Nepeta cataria): the plant that cats go crazy for has uses for humans as well. Countryside & Small Stock Journal, 90(4), 61. Retrieved from https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A147466492/HRCA?u=demi86381&sid=HRCA&xid=fb7bf8fb
Mental Health Resources
  • New Mexico Residents: https://nmhealth.org/about/erd/ibeb/mhp/
    • New Mexico Crisis and Access Line 1-855-NMCRISIS
    • Carol Moss, Epidemiologist 505-476-1440
  • United States
    • Call 911 if you or someone you know is in immediate danger or go to the nearest emergency room.
      National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
      Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255); En Español 1-888-628-9454
      The Lifeline is a free, confidential crisis hotline that is available to everyone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Lifeline connects callers to the nearest crisis center in the Lifeline national network. These centers provide crisis counseling and mental health referrals. People who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have hearing loss can contact the Lifeline via TTY at 1-800-799-4889.
      Crisis Text Line
      Text “HELLO” to 741741
      The Crisis Text hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the U.S. The Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, connecting them with a crisis counselor who can provide support and information.
      Veterans Crisis Line
      Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and press 1 or text to 838255
      The Veterans Crisis Line is a free, confidential resource that connects veterans 24 hours a day, seven days a week with a trained responder. The service is available to all veterans, even if they are not registered with the VA or enrolled in VA healthcare. People who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have hearing loss can call 1-800-799-4889.
      Disaster Distress Helpline
      Call 1-800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746
      The disaster distress helpline provides immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. The helpline is free, multilingual, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
    • https://www.nimh.nih.gov/

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