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Jan 28, 2016 · Mathew Gallagher

Benefits of Smoking Herbs

Benefits of smoking herbs They're veggies for the soul. Benefits of smoking herbs They're veggies for the soul. But I thought smoking is unhealthy? According to...

Aug 29, 2025 · Mathew Gallagher

Panther Animal Totem

When you’re called to the Panther Animal Medicine Totem, you’re being asked to embrace the mystery of fear, the shadows of the moon, the ghosts that go bump in...

Sep 18, 2025 · Anthony Bear

The Story Behind Egyptian Blue Lotus — Nymphaea Caerulea

The Egyptian Blue Lotus is no ordinary flower; it is a sacred key that once unlocked the gates of ecstasy, vision, and rebirth in the temples of the Nile. Hidde...

Feb 8, 2024 · Mathew Gallagher

Sexual Healing: 5 Smokable Herbs to Sex Up Sexy Time and Get It On

Sure, it may sound like a Star Wars character in a Disney reboot, but Ginkgo Biloba has been used for thousands of years as a potent aphrodisiac. This herb is t...

Jul 21, 2024 · Mathew Gallagher

Bear Medicine: Harness the Healing Solitude of This Animal Spirit Totem

The spirit of the Bear Medicine Totem is the Chieftan of strength and protection. It’s a strong, healing medicine that can guide you through sickness and strife...

Sep 13, 2022 · Mathew Gallagher

How Lobelia Can Help You Quit Smoking Cigarettes

Open a tin of organic Bear Blend. The light fluffy herbs are nature’s perfect picture – the green of chlorophyll blended in an herbal cornucopia. These smoking...