Herbal Wisdom
A remedy for Uncertain Times: Ignatia for Heartbreak, loss, and grief
Wise sages throughout history have been known to say nature provides humans with all the medicine we may need for every illness. While it may be so that we haven’t yet decoded all of Nature’s elixirs – or perhaps we’ve collectively lost much of this wisdom through our industrialization and domestication – nothing coaxes me…
Read MoreResiliency Through The Flu (and a cough syrup recipe)
Make Your Own Medicine Making your own herbal medicines is easy, relatively inexpensive, and requires minimal equipment. The key ingredient in both recipes below is Elderberry. Elderberries are known for their remarkable antiviral activity. During H1N1 2009 they were studied and found to be effective against the virus; to-date they are shown to be effective…
Read MoreThe Amazon Jungle of Ecuador
The first steps I took in the Andes of Ecuador were like walking through thick molasses. Immediately I had no choice but to slow down. Literally. Adjusting to altitude pressure is a peculiar experience. Though I wanted to move fast, I had no choice but to move in slow motion. The altitude in Quito is…
Read MoreWhat to do for the Cold or Flu
It’s not too often that I get sick with a cold or flu, but when I do I take it as an opportunity to practice what I preach and take note of what actually works. I basically study myself in the process of illness so I can learn from it. A few days ago I…
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