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Honoring the Ancestors with a Simmer Pot
I am writing this in late summer, and yesterday was such a blissful sneak preview of autumn. These misty mornings and warm afternoons herald the beginning of “spooky season” a time when the ancestors were honored and it was thought that communication with our passed loved ones, known and unknown, came a little easier. I…
Read MoreLight Your Winter Vibe
It’s late September in the Pacific Northwest and the skies are leaden. Here on the cusp of autumn our hearts may glow with memories of sunny days and gentle evenings, but it can be difficult to hold this frequency as the weeks become months, and spring seems so far away. While there is nothing like…
Read MoreLove Your Winter Lungs
Stepping out this morning and breathing deeply of the cool damp air. Such a balm of fresh crispness during this season of indoor activities. I could describe our breath as a tool, not only for oxygenating our tissues and regulating our nervous system, but that doesn’t honor the full beauty of our breath. Prana, life…
Read MoreNatural Treatments for Spring Allergies
The birds are singing, the flowers are blooming, and ah…ah…ah… choo! Environmental allergies are so, so common. Environmental allergies can be present at any age, but they are especially common for people over 40, those with other types of allergies, and people with long or stealth infections like Covid and EBV. Histamine, the molecule that…
Read MoreCold day? Warm spice.
Brrrr! These winter days can be very chilly! There are plenty of warming spices to help ward off winter’s chill, and you likely already have many of them in with your other kitchen spices. Keep reading for some home remedies for warming up on cold days! But first, what do I mean when I say…
Read MoreProtect Your Lungs From Wildfire Smoke
The last few years have seen an increase in wildfires in our region. We can all benefit from protecting our lungs when smoke is in the air, but preparation is especially important for people who have a higher risk of injury from smoke, including children, older adults, pregnant women, and anyone with a respiratory or…
Read MoreGreen Cleaning
Many commonly sold cleaning products contain ingredients that cause allergic reactions, poison the nervous system, disrupt endocrine function and damage vision. These are not things you want to use in places you spend a lot of time! Fortunately there are many products that can be used to clean your home and don’t harm your health.…
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