Healthy bodies and minds, naturally.
Do you use cayenne pepper in your cooking? Did you know it’s one of nature’s most powerful medicines? It’s also one of my favorites. My husband and I consume cayenne, if not daily, then weekly. It depends on the time of year; of course, we …
It has been difficult for me to be still. I am laid back and primarily easy-going, but being still used to be difficult. Several years ago, I began meditating in earnest. I wanted to learn how to calm my mind and be more present. So, …
What is herbalism, and why did I spend years learning about it? If you’ve read my story on the About page, you’ll know that I had a health crisis that I solved with only natural foods and plants, which my doctors didn’t believe I could …
There once was a girl who had more kindness in her soul than ten people. She loved giving things away. It was like she carried a basket of apples, and she gave one to everyone she met. If someone needed something from her, she gave …
When I was younger I used to struggle and get frustrated when I would write. I could hear the perfect words in my head and knew what I wanted to say, but they wouldn’t come out the way I heard them. This is normal, obviously, …
Anyone who has been to Greece knows about the cats. There are cats everywhere. Everywhere. Some are ragged and starving, but most are fed by someone, and many are well taken care of despite living outside. I warned Chad and Amaya about the cats and …
There are days when I wake up raring to go, filled with plans and ready to put them into action. And then there are days, like today when I feel like I’m out of gas. Those days never happen when I have all my work …
Originally published on Medium on January 29, 2024 The mark of a mature, open-minded, thinking adult is the understanding that perception is not necessarily reality. You can step back from a situation and understand that your perspective is based on bias, your unique experiences, and …
Whenever I or a patient are in need of healing from a cold or flu, this is my go to. I will often give other remedies, such as oregano oil, to combat the virus, but for general healing and comfort, nothing beats this. I call …
There is nothing better in my mind than going for a walk along the sea in the morning. Even better is to do this while collecting herbs. The sea sparkled before me, and the sun warmed my head while herbs beckoned me closer. It is …