Pause and reflect before you leap.Yesterday I spent an hour with my November/December calendar–not penciling things in, but cancelling pending events and making choices that supported a more open, spacious, restorative winter schedule.Does the thought of hanging lights and attending holiday parties make you want to grab your sleeping bag...
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Fall into Growing Food in Your Home
As the growing season moves from the height of splendor to cooler months, you may not want to give up on growing food. It’s a great way to eat healthy, focus on sustainability goals and there is a certain amount sheer satisfaction when adding homegrown foods to the kitchen table.Taking...
The Best Defenses
An herbal guide to boosting immunity Worried about catching COVID-19? First of all, don’t panic—anxiety can actually weaken your defenses. Remember, the disease is mostly mild. Most folks who come into contact with it will not get particularly sick. The bad news is that silent transmission is feasible, which means...
5 Simple Ways to Boost Your Immune System
Building a strong immune system helps the body not only knock out colds but also intense workouts! There’s no better time than now to focus on building your immune system. With the coronavirus front and center, I’d like to walk you through some methods I use to help strengthen my...
10 Ways To Boost Your Mood Naturally
Coming down with a case of the blues? You’re not alone. It’s estimated that up to 10 percent of the population in the United States will show signs of a declining mood as the days get shorter and the temperatures drop. A specific type of mood disorder that’s directly related...
Five Ways to Recover Mentally
For athletes, days off are important for physical recovery and muscle repair, but they are also imperative for mental wellness. If your motivation is flagging, you’re disappointed in your progress or you’re simply in a funk because #life, resetting your mental rheostat could be just what you need to get...