The New Year is a great opportunity to begin a new series. I actually have several new series in mind. This one is called "yoga pose of the week." I love yoga and it's one of my favorite ways to stay active. I'm trying to exercise much more this year, and yoga is a fun… Continue reading Yoga Pose of the Week: Dog Wagging Its Tail
Category: natural health
Surviving Lyme Disease
It was the scariest health crisis I've ever had, and I'm still left frightened over the longterm outcome. The disease must have crept up on me, covertly and sneakily, without any of my conscious awareness -- because I did not see it until Stage 3, when the bacteria had already attacked my joints to the… Continue reading Surviving Lyme Disease
Product Review: Kelp Jerky (akua)
I tried kelp jerky for the first time -- this is a vegan jerky that is made with kelp and shiitake mushrooms. The flavor I tried was "Rosemary & Maple BBQ". I'm always pushing myself to try new foods and snacks, as someone who grew up a picky eater. My mom always said that tastebuds… Continue reading Product Review: Kelp Jerky (akua)
Science (and Politics) of Imagination | Pineal gland, DMT, and brain health
Do you remember when you were a child with an overactive imagination? You saw the world through a lens of curiosity and magic. Nothing was as it seemed. You and your friends played games in which you had different names and identities; maybe you were cats and dogs crawling around the kitchen, maybe you were… Continue reading Science (and Politics) of Imagination | Pineal gland, DMT, and brain health
Herbalism for mental health
There’s a pictographic floating around Instagram, originally done by @animamundiherbals, which a lot of people have been re-uploading. I wanted to share this too, and explain in more depth what these medicines mean. *Herbalism is not limited to herbs, but includes flowers, mushrooms, spices, and plant matter.* Anxiety disorders (OCD, PTSD, social anxiety) Let’s start… Continue reading Herbalism for mental health
Making space for your moon time (in the modern world)
Those who menstruate — In ancient times, for many societies, it was common practice for a woman to spend her bleeding time (or “her period”) cast away from the world in seclusion. This was not meant to be a punishment. This was the ancient way of honoring woman. There were valid physical reasons for this… Continue reading Making space for your moon time (in the modern world)
Product review: Laura’s Mercantile (CBD)
Laura's Mercantile (Homestead Alternatives) is my favorite go-to for CBD products! Why use CBD products? CBD comes from the hemp plant. It has a vast amount of health benefits -- anti-inflammatory, anti-depressant, anti-cancer, anti-fungal, anti-nausea, and also helps with mood disorders. It has a sedative effect that helps with pain relief too. CBD products will… Continue reading Product review: Laura’s Mercantile (CBD)
Herbalism | The Magic of “Smart Mushrooms”
Mushrooms are not just for culinary use, or toxic poisoning, or aesthetically pleasing scenery. They have the power to heal your brain and your body. In this post, I'll be discussing the top mushrooms for healing purposes, also known as "smart mushrooms." To reap full benefits, you may not want to cook these mushrooms, as… Continue reading Herbalism | The Magic of “Smart Mushrooms”
Herbalism | Dandelion (Lion’s Tooth)
Dandelion, which is also known as "lion's tooth" (scientific name: Taraxacum officinale) comes with numerous health benefits! It has also been associated with many magical folktales. Photo by Czapp u00c1rpu00e1d on Pexels.com Health benefits Dandelions are plentiful and tend to be considered invasive weeds with no purpose. However, dandelions have numerous health benefits that most… Continue reading Herbalism | Dandelion (Lion’s Tooth)
A daily dose of body positivity
Disclaimer: This is intended to be a positive post about body image in which I speak of my own experiences. But if you are sensitive to body issues or lean towards obsessive body thoughts, I would please not read this, as it may be unintentionally triggering for some. Both men and women struggle with body… Continue reading A daily dose of body positivity
Crystal Aura Gaze 