Emily L Snelling

Author Emily Snelling is a clinical herbalist who began studying herbal medicine at age nine under her family herbalist and later received formal education at the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Vancouver and the East-West School of Herbology.

Prior to pursuing a career in natural health, Emily studied comparative literature and mythology at San Francisco State University and worked for nonprofit organizations in fund development, marketing, and executive management. She currently resides with her husband, daughter, and three fur children. Her interests include gardening, hiking, stand-up paddle boarding, and social investing.

In the Spotlight

Honeysuckle: Traditional Remedy for Colds and Flu

I examine the traditional uses of honeysuckle flower (jin yin hua) in the treatment of colds and influenza, and its efficacy against COVID-19 or coronavirus. The Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas Yin Chiao San and Shuang Huang Lian feature honeysuckle, as does the Western supplement Airborne®.

In the Spotlight

Yarrow Flower Essence for Allergies and Environmental Illness

This article examines the traditional use of yarrow flower essence in the treatment of allergies, multiple chemical sensitivity and environmental illness.

In the Spotlight

Ylang Ylang for Anxiety, High Blood Pressure and Tachycardia

This article examines the traditional uses of ylang ylang essential oil for treating high blood pressure and tachycardia (rapid heart beat).

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  Food For Kids

  Traditional Super Foods for Babies and Toddlers: Fish (With Recipes)

  4 years ago

  High in Omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and other nutrients, fish is an important food to include in baby's diet. This article provides recipes and ideas for easy baby and toddler meals in addition to information about selecting low-mercury fish varieties.

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  Babies & Baby Care

  Natural Teething Pain Remedies

  4 years ago

  This article summarizes various teething remedies and natural products that might help your baby or toddler with signs of teething such as irritability and pain.

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  delishably.com

  How to Use Leftover Almond Pulp: 3 Recipes Plus Ideas

  2 years ago

  Don't throw away your almond pulp after making nut milk! This article provides ideas and original recipes for using the pulp that is left over from making homemade almond milk.

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  Nutrition

  Non-dairy Sources of Calcium

  4 years ago

  People who are lactose intolerant or allergic to milk often worry about how to get enough calcium. This article examines some of the best non-dairy sources of this important, bone-building mineral.

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  Herbal Tea Remedies

  Flower Power Tea for Relaxation and Wellbeing

  4 years ago

  This delicious tea, full of floral flavors, helps busy people relax and unwind. It can be useful for conditions of stress, anxiety, and mild depression. This article provides the recipe for making Flower Power Tea and examines the properties of each herbal ingredient.

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  Health

  Honeysuckle: Traditional Remedy for Colds and Flu

  4 years ago

  I examine the traditional uses of honeysuckle flower (jin yin hua) in the treatment of colds and influenza, and its efficacy against COVID-19 or coronavirus. The Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas Yin Chiao San and Shuang Huang Lian feature honeysuckle, as does the Western supplement Airborne®.

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  Health

  Ylang Ylang for Anxiety, High Blood Pressure and Tachycardia

  4 years ago

  This article examines the traditional uses of ylang ylang essential oil for treating high blood pressure and tachycardia (rapid heart beat).

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  Herbal Remedies

  Yarrow Flower Essence for Allergies and Environmental Illness

  4 years ago

  This article examines the traditional use of yarrow flower essence in the treatment of allergies, multiple chemical sensitivity and environmental illness.