We see hints of Fall with our ever-so-favorite pumpkin spice! If you are a pumpkin lover, this is your time of year, although I would make my bet that you eat pumpkin any time of the year, not just in Fall.

Turkey Tail is the most widely researched of all medicinal mushrooms in the areas of cancer, immune system recovery, and overall health. Numerous medicinal compounds have been isolated from turkey tail and several medical research studies have shown turkey tail to provide a wide range of benefits to human and canine participants.

Iodine is a trace mineral that is essential for both humans and animals. Iodine can help with many functions, but is most important for the proper function of the thyroid gland.

Plantain (Plantago major) is a great herb for skin ailments. Plantain can be used as a topical skin poultice for insect bites, stings, minor burns, and dermatitis. It is especially useful if you come in contact with stinging nettle or poison ivy.