Alexandra Roach
Author
Alexandra Roach is a board-certified holistic health practitioner, community herbalist, and master gardener. She studied sustainable food and farming and lives with her family on an off-grid permaculture homestead. Roach works as a journalist and author, and writes with a broad perspective on health, gardening, and lifestyle choices.
LATEST
Garlic: The Easy-to-Grow Vegetable With a Wealth of Health Benefits
Discover how to plant, harvest, and enjoy garlic while boosting your family’s meals and immune health.
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Homemade Herbal Cordials for Health and Warmth This Winter
These easy recipes transform seasonal ingredients into cordials that support digestion, boost immunity, and bring joy to the table.
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How to Make Gut-Healthy Honey-Fermented Garlic
Transform two pantry staples into a simple ferment that supports gut health and immunity.
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The Quest for Matcha Alternatives
With Japanese matcha supplies running low, tea aficionados look to the United States for healthy alternatives.
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Plant Your Cold-Weather Garden Now for Beets, Broccoli, Spinach, and More
It’s not too late to get outside and grow some nutritious food to harvest—even if it freezes.
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How Citrus Fruits Enhance Blood Flow and Brain Function
Citrus compounds may boost nitric oxide and support the growth of new nerve cells.
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Seaweed as a Natural Source of Iodine–Supporting Digestive and Heart Health
Rich in iodine and vitamin K, seaweed can do health wonders, experts say.
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The Untold Story of Benzodiazepine Dependency
Millions take benzodiazepines as prescribed, unaware that dependence can begin within weeks—trapping them between use and withdrawal.
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Breathe Easy: 5 Traditional Ways to Ease Sinus Congestion
Traditional medicine offers tried and true herbal and natural remedies that stand the test of time and scientific scrutiny.
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Natural, Scientifically Supported Dandruff Treatments
Phytopharmaceuticals containing herbal extracts, such as rosemary and neem, can be effective without the adverse effects of synthetic, commercial products.
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Garlic: The Easy-to-Grow Vegetable With a Wealth of Health Benefits
Discover how to plant, harvest, and enjoy garlic while boosting your family’s meals and immune health.
|
Homemade Herbal Cordials for Health and Warmth This Winter
These easy recipes transform seasonal ingredients into cordials that support digestion, boost immunity, and bring joy to the table.
|
How to Make Gut-Healthy Honey-Fermented Garlic
Transform two pantry staples into a simple ferment that supports gut health and immunity.
|
The Quest for Matcha Alternatives
With Japanese matcha supplies running low, tea aficionados look to the United States for healthy alternatives.
|
Plant Your Cold-Weather Garden Now for Beets, Broccoli, Spinach, and More
It’s not too late to get outside and grow some nutritious food to harvest—even if it freezes.
|
How Citrus Fruits Enhance Blood Flow and Brain Function
Citrus compounds may boost nitric oxide and support the growth of new nerve cells.
|
Seaweed as a Natural Source of Iodine–Supporting Digestive and Heart Health
Rich in iodine and vitamin K, seaweed can do health wonders, experts say.
|
The Untold Story of Benzodiazepine Dependency
Millions take benzodiazepines as prescribed, unaware that dependence can begin within weeks—trapping them between use and withdrawal.
|
Breathe Easy: 5 Traditional Ways to Ease Sinus Congestion
Traditional medicine offers tried and true herbal and natural remedies that stand the test of time and scientific scrutiny.
|
Natural, Scientifically Supported Dandruff Treatments
Phytopharmaceuticals containing herbal extracts, such as rosemary and neem, can be effective without the adverse effects of synthetic, commercial products.
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