Reishi mushrooms have a long history of promoting health and longevity in East Asians culture. The Latin name lucidus translates as shiny and brilliant, referring to the glossy surface of the mushroom. The name itself, Ling Zhi has a spiritual…
Sauna Detox
The benefits of sauna are endless. From a biological perspective sweating reduces stress, clears detox pathways, promotes circulation and fights illness. Sauna bathing is a form of whole body thermo-therapy that has been used in various forms for thousands of…
Peaceful Locations: Ozarks
My summer has been an ode to country chapels as I’ve found myself seeking out the quiet, hillside spaces for my own quandary and reflection. From castle ruins to country chapel’s, here is a round up of peaceful places tucked away…
Avoid these mistakes at the grocery store
Normalizing gut function is the most important protocol in taking back your health. And the number one way to normalize gut function you may ask? Avoid foods that feed the bad gut bacteria. The emergence of research on the human microbiome…
Acupuncture & sparking light within.
Everything the body is doing is an attempt at being adaptive. There is a constant ebb and flow, check and balance occurring within. We may know this as homeostasis, equilibrium, or our baseline functioning. Sleep, heart rate, temperature, digestion, circulation…
Peaceful Locations: Los Angeles
Hike, stroll, Relax. Enjoy the Leisure side of La! Los Angeles is hectic. Surprisingly one can find peace amongst the chaos, but it does take some digging. I’ve done the work to find my slice of serenity and I hope…
