Tag: Wellness
My life might have been different
A young woman walks into a health clinic complaining of disabling menstrual pain, tension headaches, tight, sore muscles, and fatigue. At this moment, she has …
Summer Reflections
Autumn begins in two weeks, and I blow a kiss to my treasured summer days. I shake off the urge to cling to the bounty …
Embracing the world – Leaning into it all
Omega Institute hosted Pema Chödrön for her final in-person retreat recently. Pema has influenced me profoundly. I rediscovered her teachings in the middle of the …
Learning to Balance with Parkinson’s
I awoke early to the rising crescent moon, red as the poppies in the field below the barn. A dream followed me into that first …
Too Cold for Smoothies! ❄
I noticed this week that I’ve lost my taste for my daily smoothie – or at least I became aware that I needed another sweater …
Pay Attention to Your Heart by Guido Masé
The following excerpt is published with permission from Guido Masé. Read more on his blog. Begin with your heart, your pulse. Take a moment to …
Noticing Your Heart by Guido Masé
Begin with your heart, your pulse. Take a moment to breathe and feel it. Just be aware of its presence. If you relax for a …
An interview with Christopher Hobbs
It was such a natural pleasure to interview Christopher Hobbs this week and pick his brain on some much-debated issues surrounding the chaga mushroom. Author …
Herbs First
I clearly remember the first time I intentionally used a plant as medicine. During the late 80s I was a first year teacher in a …