Healthy Life
Seasonal Support: Spring + Summer
If you have followed me for a while, you know that I believe honoring the tide of the seasons and their influence on our earth bodies is an important part of cultivating health. As the days grow longer and the daffodils bloom, I begin changing my supplements towards nutrients my body appreciates during the warmer…
Read MoreThe Morning Whys
I have a confession for you all. I don’t wake up super motivated. Because of my profession, it may be easy to mistake me for someone who naturally wakes up eager to exercise, eat some kale, and hydrate. Nope, that’s not me! One of my soul lessons here on this gorgeous planet has been to…
Read MoreRituals and Routines
Today I feel called to share a philosophical approach to wellness in daily life. You probably hear a lot about self-care, and healthy habits or routines from people in professions like mine. But I have found it is far, far more effective to reframe these habits as Rituals. Naming these activities as capital “R” Rituals…
Read MoreFull Moon Release
Every full moon is different, and this one feels lovely after the intense moon and eclipses of September. Do you notice changes in how you feel around the full moon? We’re highly sensitive creatures and the frequency of the moon absolutely affects us: emotionally, spiritually, and physiologically. Even our serotonin and melatonin levels respond to…
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 More5 Tips For Sweets and Samhain
Happy Halloween, Samhain, and Dia de los Muertos! If you haven’t heard of the Teal Pumpkin Project before, they’re a wonderful organization. They advocate for inclusivity of children with allergies and medical conditions in our offerings at this time of year. If you partake in the traditional festivities, please consider including non-food items in your…
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 MoreSeasonal Support: Autumn + Winter
If you have followed me for a while, you know that I believe that honoring the tide of the seasons and their influence on our earth bodies is an important part of cultivating health. As the days grow shorter and the mornings chill, I begin changing my supplements towards nutrients my body appreciates during the…
Read MoreKitchen Medicine: Colds and Flus Part 1
This blog post is part of a series on home remedies for symptom relief found right in our very own kitchens. There are so many remedies for the discomfort caused by colds and flus sitting right in our homes and gardens! All we have to do is know how to use them. Some of them…
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…
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