Category Food as Medicine

The Healing Power of Hawthorn Berries: Harvesting, Using, and Loving Nature’s Heart Ally

Hawthorn berries, Postern Hill, Savernake Forest

Discover the cardiovascular and emotional healing power of wild hawthorn berries. Learn safe identification, ethical harvesting techniques, and three transformative recipes including heart-supporting tea and honey-sweetened jelly. This comprehensive guide bridges ancient plant wisdom with modern wellness, offering natural alternatives for heart health and nervous system resilience.

Political Duality or Thriving Unity ~ Remember Ubuntu

Explore the wisdom of Ubuntu and the interconnectedness of life, culture, and health. This powerful piece contrasts destructive political duality with the unity found in African and Indigenous teachings, highlighting the importance of communication, nutrition, and community for creating a thriving, loving world.

Self Heal (Prunella vulgaris): The Backyard ‘Weed’ That Works Like Medicine

The purple-flowered plant spreading across your yard may not be a weed at all. It could be Self Heal (Prunella vulgaris). Once called “Heal All,” this resilient herb offers immune support, wound healing, and antiviral protection. Learn how to identify, harvest, and use this forgotten ally hiding in plain sight.