The Tiny Fruit with Big Benefits: Why Tart Cherry Deserves a Spot in Your Life
Tart cherry might not be the flashiest fruit at the farmers’ market, but don’t let its humble appearance fool you. This vibrant little powerhouse is packed with nutrients that support everything from better sleep to reduced inflammation—and it tastes amazing, too.
Whether you’re a busy mama trying to stay energized, someone healing your body from the inside out, or an athlete looking to boost recovery, tart cherries just might become your new best friend.
The Science of Spirituality: How Connecting with Something Greater Protects Your Brain and Body
We often think of spirituality as something personal, emotional, or even abstract. But what if your spiritual life actually rewires your brain, strengthens your immune system, and protects your mental health?
That’s exactly what groundbreaking research by Dr. Lisa Miller, professor of Clinical Psychology at Columbia University and founder of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, has revealed. Her studies show that spirituality isn’t just “nice to have”—it’s a powerful health practice that builds long-term resilience and well-being.
My Intuition Sent Me to the Blender: The Detox Smoothie I Thought Would Taste Terrible (But Didn’t)
The surprisingly delicious detox smoothie my body asked for—Yes, really. Spirit basically sent a grocery list.
Sometimes the body whispers. Other times, it yells, “Please for the love of your liver, give me greens!”
I had just finished moving, deep cleaning every corner of both the old and new place—scrubbing walls, breathing in dust, sorting through old stuff, and running on adrenaline. My muscles were sore, my energy tank was empty, and I could feel my body screaming for a reset. It wasn’t just physical exhaustion—it felt like a layer of toxic buildup from all the lifting, stress, grime, and overdrive.
How the Flexner Report Changed Healthcare— and Silenced Natural Healing
While it’s often credited with raising standards and introducing scientific rigor to medicine, the untold story is darker: the Flexner Report systematically disempowered holistic healing traditions, marginalized natural medicine, and helped pave the way for the pharmaceutical dominance we see today.
The Power of Being Held: Why High-Touch Support Changes Everything
You’re the one everyone leans on. You’re the caretaker, the strong one, the one who figures it out.
You’ve learned how to keep going, even when you're exhausted. You’ve done your own research. You’ve tried to fix your symptoms. You’ve pieced together plans from podcasts and posts.
But here’s the quiet truth: Even the strongest ones need to be held.
And healing — true healing — is so much easier when you’re not doing it alone.