Tag: cancer
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Bringing Spirit into Matter through FOOD
Microbiome, Fasting, and GAPS reflections… I was reflecting on how I’ve changed since the 30 day water fast back in September/Early October… how my relationship with food and nourishment has been simplified and clarified. I know a lot of people would look at how I’m eating and think it is restrictive, but oh my goodness,…
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Exploring Spiritual Expansion and Focus through Sacred Substances
I come alive when I’m sharing discussions with people about consciousness. I don’t know what it is, but it gets me going! A few plants and special substances, also known as “entheogens,” have helped me to explore my inner terrain along with certain practices. I believe we require both expansive experiences as well as focusing…
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One Month Post Fast Update
I must say, this past month has gone by WAY faster than the fast. Being immersed in the day-to-day activities of life- waking up to the kids, morning routines, cooking, cleaning, self-care, and friends- I love it! When I first got home, I remember how walking up the stairs felt like my legs were full…
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Cancer and TCM- a Podcast Recommendation
Dr. Katie Deming and TCM expert Brandon LaGreca share pearls of wisdom I have still been settling in since returning home from my 30 day water fast… all of my clothes have been falling off of me, so yesterday, I went to Girlfriends and Second Act, the best consignment shops in Friday Harbor, and had…
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Fermentation Frenzy and my 40th!
October 11th was my 40th birthday! It was a different kind of birthday for sure, skipping all the usual treats, but I loved every minute of it. All day on the 9th and 10th, I devoted my body, mind, and spirit to preparing various kinds of sauerkraut well into the wee hours of the morning!…
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Take Stock in Jiggle Joy
Gentle, gelatinous, jiggling mound, Cold from the fridge, thwwwwock goes your sound Plop into to pot, you begin to warm No longer chilled goo, you’re changing your form! Liquefying, odds- defying, Broth down, essence up Eagerly waiting, mouth salivating- Oh, when will you fill my empty soup cup? No matter the chaos, regardless the doom-…
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Refeeding Begins
Wow. I can really never recall a time when I was so excited about food. Simple food. Humble zucchini blended with fresh basil, cilantro, and skimmed chicken wing stock. Pinch of salt. That first moment, all I could say was, “Oh my god, Oh my god, Oh my god.” I’m not exaggerating- my friend, Margot,…
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I Dream of… SOUP
A few nights ago, I watched epic Japanese film “Tampopo.” If you haven’t seen it yet, stop what you’re doing and make a plan to (it is streaming on Max). I have long been a lover of culinary delights and old school healing arts. I operate an acupuncture clinic/ massage studio / tai chi school-…
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