I am experimenting with growing ginger root indoors. A friend sent me an article that said it was easy to grow and would do well in low light areas. You would think that as someone living in the desert I would have abundant light indoors to grow plants. In fact the opposite is true. One […]
Category: Wellness
Stopped in my tracks
It was quiet and cool this morning as I walked along the path that goes by a lone mesquite tree serving as sentry for an outdoor space dedicated to the goddess Artemis. That particular part of the path normally has a tranquil, serene energy. But this morning my attention was elsewhere when I realized something […]
Don’t harvest the latex!
Aloe Vera was the first succulent I ever met. The thick, meaty leaves beckon me to touch and feel the plant despite the thorns that stick out both sides. A popular houseplant, Aloe Vera is often kept on hand as a quick remedy for burns. But don’t think of this as a new age remedy, […]
Corn in the Toilet
You’ve seen it hundreds of times. Even those of you that don’t want to look…you just can’t help yourself. It is actually a good and necessary thing that you check your bowel movements and recognize what is normal for you. Don’t be afraid or grossed out….okay sometimes maybe grossed out. But the key to staying […]
Follow Your Dreams
Yesterday we celebrated 8 years of full moon Labyrinth walks. Our little Labyrinth in the desert has hosted 3223 people for those full moon walks. Numbers that all blow my mind. Creating sacred space where people feel inspired and empowered has long been a dream of mine. I’ll admit….it hasn’t been easy. There was a […]
Natural Aphrodisiacs
Humans have forever been in search of the perfect aphrodisiac. From ancient to modern times almost no culture, primitive or civilized, has been without its cornucopia of love foods and potions. The term aphrodisiac comes from Aphrodite, the goddess of love and sexuality. Aphrodisiacs are substances that excite sexual desire or enhance sexual performance. They […]
Energy Rich Foods
Your days are long and the responsibilities complex. Work demands, family needs, financial pressures, running a household, personal relationship, staying healthy….all a part of daily life. A vast majority of adults suffer from an energy deficit. You try to be the energizer bunny and just keep going and going. Things are going smoothly and then […]
The Color of Snot
Kids have no trouble looking at their own snot. As adults we don’t want to be caught looking in the tissue after we have blown a big wad out of our nose. But you should look. Your body is designed to make mucus, and lots of it. You produce 1 to 1 ½ quarts of […]