Using a natural remedy without asking why a symptom is happening is not holistic. You are just using natural remedies and that’s it. Holistic is a method and not the remedy itself. Trendy fads reduce herbs into quick-fix solutions, ignoring their complexity, traditional uses, and how they work differently for each person. True holistic health looks for underlying patterns, matches remedies to the individual, and supports deeper healing that actually lasts.

If you’re ever in Costa Rica, El Arca Jardín Botánico is a must-visit. This massive and beautifully curated botanical garden features medicinal plants, aromatic herbs, themed terraces, and even a farm-to-table restaurant. I was excited about how interactive and sensory the experience was: tasting fresh herbs while breathing in their aromas. I left feeling deeply connected to the healing power of plants in their natural environment.