To be physically healthy means feeling fit, strong, and vibrant and full of energy. It also means that the physiological functions that keep us alive – that keep us breathing, moving, thinking, and reproducing – are working in optimally and in balance. In simple terms, life is sustained by complex chemical interactions at a cellular…
When we think about good health, we think of things like living a long life, being free of pain and illness, being physically active, having energy, not relying on medication, not being overweight, and more. That’s pretty important stuff! But all too often, we allow our health to suffer. We take shortcuts with our diets.…
We tend to look at manipulation as something that happens to us. We see manipulators taking advantage of helpless – or at least innocent – victims. We study the tactics they use – intimidation, guilt trips, the silent treatment – so we can learn to defend ourselves. Because once we see through the games, we’ll…
For many people, the more sugar they eat the more they crave it. No matter how hard they try, they don’t seem to be able to get it under control. This can last a lifetime. And it’s not just sugar, either. Many other processed foods can set off the same response. According to many experts,…
Not many of us have come across lion’s mane mushrooms in our local food store, but this unusual-looking culinary mushroom may have some serious health benefits, especially when it comes to the brain. We learned about lion’s mane from our friends at Aether Apothecary who have created a tincture using this mushroom. (You can check…
Adaptogens seem to get all the limelight, so this post is all about nervines. Nervines are herbs that act directly upon the nervous system. Here are some signs that your nervous system may be taking strain: Feeling anxious or agitated; Not sleeping or not sleeping well; Difficulty concentrating or brain fog; Feeling exhausted constantly; Over-worrying…
