With my passion for plants, I teach you how to safely use herbs in my practice to live a healthier and more natural life. For balance in your physical and mental well-being.

Stepping out of your comfort zone and starting completely new projects, oftentimes make us feel like “babies”; once again. A student of life, taking yet another leap of faith. How does that feel for you? Let me share with you my perspective on it.

Want to give your immune system a healthy uproar and brave the cold? Read more about one of the most famous techniques: the Wim Hof Method (WHM).

I just cut myself on a little thorn. So naturally I could use some First-Aid. Read here how nature provides!

This is a nice botanical story. But did you know that the Mistletoe (Viscum album) is in fact a hemi-parasite? Plant and tree live together, although somewhat at the expense of the host...

We all notice it. Days are getting shorter, temperatures are dropping, the wind chill is dropping even more, and staying indoors becomes more tempting. But how can you get more in connection with yourself?

Have you ever considered your core values? In a sense, you could see waves as life. This is what is called a synergistic effect. Read more here...

Lanolin, or wool wax, has a wonderful skin-soothing effect and can be used for vascular disorders. In this balm I add, amongst others, extractions of...

Ready to hunt? We hunt for mushrooms, More specifically, we hunt the fruiting bodies of fungi, growing above the ground. They come up from the underground mycelium (a thread-like network), with the purpose of reproducing.

Do you want to know a great thing about my job a therapist? I can do it from anywhere! A few days ago, an adventurous opportunity came to me...

During one of my walks I encountered beautiful rose hips along the water's edge. These are the false fruits of the Dog Rose (Rosa canina) that are packed with goodness. You might recognize them as a vitamin C bomb, due to the ascorbic acid present...

For those of you who don't know me yet. As a little girl I was already fascinated with nature. I invite you to get to know me better through a personal story.

One of the main reasons why I hike on a weekly basis is to build up a dose of self-discipline. By maintaining rhythm on a weekly basis, you will find that it becomes easier to deal with stress. Are you feeling instant stress? Such an activity can immediately counteract stress.

Q&A | Is Phytoria in the work also concerned with the negative effects of herbs on an individual? In a nutshell: certainly. Read more about it here...

We all experience stress in everyday life, which makes it important to make time for fun and relaxing things. Do you want to know how to temper that monkey-mind in your head? Simply connect more with your body!

Porridge! Warm your body, mind, soul and gut flora. The days are getting more autumn-like as it becomes more pleasant indoors. The extremes among us put on scarfs and hats (yup, that’s me), to save rising energy costs. And that's why I'm treating you to a recipe for a hot breakfast that your intestinal flora will love!

Did you know that the berry has been used medicinally for centuries; as digestive and for the immune system? In addition, the berry can be beautifully used therapeutically as an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. Studies show it may play a role in bacterial and fungal infections, joint pain and even bladder infections.

A life lived: the pilgrimage | Contemplations of a pilgrim | 1 of 6 | What a meaningful journey it has been, like a life within life.

Happiness is only real when shared | Contemplations of a pilgrim | 2 of 6 | One of the most important life lessons I've learned...

Life plays one big game with us | Contemplations of a pilgrim | 3 of 6 | What if everything happens for a reason? And what are the rules of the game?

Alone, but not lonely: this is how you do it! | Contemplations of a pilgrim | 4 of 6 | Do you also want to be able to be alone, without feeling lonely? I'm sharing with you how I'm transforming my mindset.

Get more out of nature: go outside! | Contemplations of a pilgrim | 5 of 6 | Are you also longing for mental rest? Being outdoors allows us to see more of the little wonders in nature around us. We humans are nature, and therefore also work as small miracles. Imagine...

No. #1 Success formula for your mental health | Contemplations of a pilgrim | 6 of 6 | Here is the golden formula that I use myself and teach my clients. And it's that simple that anyone can do this!

Do you ever feel insecure? And do you notice that you (unconsciously) seek confirmation in the external world? How can you develop more self-confidence? Read it here.

When did you last go out into nature? In Japan, this concept is booming! Several studies show that spending time in the forest has significant...

Learn more about your immune system and find out how you can easily adapt your lifestyle to strengthen it.

Ever stopped by an Elder and pressed your nose into the blossoming blossoms? On my walk I came across the Elderflower...

Do you already know about Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)? It’s one of my favorite ingredients for a wonderful aromatic infusion.

Which herb did you first use as medicine? For me as a child this was True Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia). It was pure joy to run my hands through the flowering stems in my parents' garden...

Today I am sharing with you this basic breathing exercise. It's so simple that you can perform it any time of day and anywhere, on your couch in the sun, at work, on the toilet, or while cooking. And this is just the tip of the iceberg...