Nutrition & Self Care: Autumn Edition
The peppers have been picked and the flowers hung to dry, the wood-fire stove is lit; and the crisp autumn air has signaled that change is upon us. After weeks of pickling, dry…
Mental Health, Creativity, and the Lunar Cycle
Whether you can associate your own physical or emotional responses to the lunar cycles, there’s no denying that the moon is responsible for the natural rhythms that we are surro…
Health & Wellness in Summer
Oh, how that summer buzz so effortlessly conjures a playful spirit among us all in the garden: plants, people, and insects alike. The flowers are taking their turns in bloom, th…
Mental Health, Self Care, and Nutrition: Spring
Maybe you’re starting to feel the seasonal shift physically, but do you know what’s being asked of you? Spring is the time to shake off the heavy feelings of lethargy, cleanse o…
Children’s Health and Nature
Do you have memories of nature or playing outdoors from childhood? What do they conjure up? As a child growing up in the suburbs, if it was a nice day out, you were outside. The…
Mental Health and Social Connections
Did you know that strong social connections can help you live longer and lower levels of anxiety and depression? When looking at how to best support your mental health, it’s imp…
Mental Health & Movement – Spring
Ever heard of a Resurrection plant? Hailing from the desert, it’s a botanical wonder that comes to life over and over when you water it. When it’s dry, the little tumbleweed cur…
Meditation and Mental Health
We’re all in need of a healthy sense of perspective on ourselves and our relations in the world. The best way to cultivate that – and keep it in check – is by bringing awareness…
Nutrition & Mental Health: Winter
As a farmer growing with the rhythms of nature, the seasons play a large part in my routine, diet, energy levels, and mood. When winter rolls around, it’s time to slow down, tur…
A Yogi’s Tips for Managing Winter Blues
Even those of us not formally diagnosed with SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) might feel lethargic, down, and/or blue during the winter months. How can you support mental &…
Mental Health for the Holidays
As we enter the holiday season, it’s important to ensure that your mental health makes it through to the other side! While some folks look forward to the holidays – the get toge…
Mental Health Support for Veterans & Military Families
Most of us are familiar with the statistics – and understand the stigma. 20 veterans die by suicide each day. 30% of active duty and reserve military personnel deployed in Iraq …