Liminal spaces are the places where we find ourselves when we are on the edge of something new, but not quite there yet. These liminal, or in-between, spaces that leave us without a clear and secure place to ground ourselves are often ones we do our best to avoid.

Whether you are a seasoned gardener, a novice wanting to flex their green thumb, or simply curious about growing herbs, below are some common medicinal plants that can be easily incorporated into your garden plots, raised beds, soil pots, or even countertop planters.

As a fraught year wanes into its final days, there is also something about a warm drink that encourages reflection, allowing us a quiet moment to sift through both the challenging and joyful memories that we’ve lived through these past 12 months.

As Thanksgiving day approaches, many of us are diving into internet recipes, perusing grocery stores for very specific ingredients, practicing our skills in the kitchen, all while reaching out to friends and family both near and far.

While I sit and contemplate the past five years of my practice on it’s fifth birthday, I realize that there has been a constant top five health concerns over the past five years. These are the health concerns that I see ALL the time and make up a good portion of my practice, chances are high that if you’re experiencing any of these, we’ll be able to work together to get you feeling better efficiently.

If your digestive system is not functioning properly, your ability to breakdown and absorb essential nutrients from your food (and supplements) is compromised while inflammation and toxicity caused by maldigestion increases.

Although this edible plant lives up to its name and can deliver a fierce sting, it can be safely eaten with simple processing steps that removes the sting but keeps all the nutrients.

Balance is a great test for toxicity. The more toxic the body, the harder it is to maintain good balance. That’s why balance is one of the tests a police officer will give a suspected drunk driver to determine if they may be intoxicated.

Our need for social connection is not just an emotional one, it has profound effects on our mental and physical health as well. Studies have shown that social isolation is as significant of a risk factor for death as is physical inactivity, obesity, and lack of access to healthcare.

In times like these when stress, worry, and uncertainty are abound, it is easy to retreat inward, shut our doors both literally and figuratively as we attempt to navigate a dangerous illness run rampant and an economy that is falling apart, all on our own.

If you focus on mastering these steps during this health crisis, you will not only support your ability to stay healthy now, but create new habits that will continue to help you stay healthy for the rest of your life.

Allergies are no small bother, they are estimated to effect 60 million people in the US, with about 10-30% of adults and 40% of children suffering from some sort of allergic symptoms. They are the 6th leading cause of illness in the US and the incidence has been steadily rising over the years.

Your gut houses its own immune defense system and so keeping your gut healthy will go a long way in keeping you healthy. This includes avoiding foods that can lead to inflammation in the gut.

Here are three essential tips for experiencing greater well-being during the winter holiday season. By focusing on these three things, you will feel more nourished and less depleted over the holidays and through the winter.