Grab life by the . . . antlers? Okay, that's not exactly how the saying goes, but when I started growing mushrooms on my kitchen counter I knew the experience would not be complete without a batch of reishi. Specifically, the gorgeous, antler-shaped red reishi you see in the photo below. Sure, part of the reason was just that it's so [...] Continue Reading
Archives for April 2022
Chocolate Overnight Oats Recipe
Creamy and chocolatey, this overnight oatmeal recipe is a simple yet delicious make-ahead breakfast option for busy mornings. It’s rich in healthy fats, gut nourishing resistant starch, and beneficial bacteria, and it can made in big batches to save time on meal prep. I usually eat mine plain, but it can also be topped with: Fresh berriesNut [...] Continue Reading
What Is Inclined Bed Therapy? Benefits + How To
A couple of years ago, my functional medicine MD suggested raising the head of my bed by six inches to support my brain’s internal detoxification system. While it’s definitely not the only “out of the box” suggestion he has ever made, it might the weirdest . . . so of course I had to research it. Though modern inclined bed therapy can be traced [...] Continue Reading
11 Benefits of Reishi Mushrooms + Beginner Recipes
Sometimes referred to as the “mushroom of immortality,” reishi has been used for thousands of years to promote vitality, support immune function, maintain stress resilience, deepen mental clarity and more. Once rare and mostly reserved for the Chinese emperor and his court, these days it’s widely cultivated and available for those of us [...] Continue Reading
7 Ways To Support Glymphatic Flow (The Good Kind of Brainwashing)
Have you heard about the good kind of brainwashing? It’s not a form of hypnotherapy and no weird soundtracks are involved, but it is a process that is absolutely vital for brain and neurological health. Scientists have puzzled for years over how our brains detoxify, but thanks to a Danish neuroscientist named Maiken Nedergaard we now [...] Continue Reading
Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe
From my front porch I can slip on my flip flops and walk to waterfront restaurants serving gluten-free eats like hummus with veggies, smoothie bowls and kombucha in less than five minutes. If I’m willing to drive a bit I can order a grass-fed burger or pick up paleo donuts. I’m so happy that wholesome ingredients are becoming easier to find on [...] Continue Reading
