Five Element Theory in Chinese Medicine describes the relationship among the elements and has implications for many aspects of health. I love this concept as it relates to diet and eating with the seasons. Late summer, also known as the “fifth season,” is a unique period in TCM theory, and it corresponds to the transition…
Mushrooms are all the rage these days, and for good reason. Modern delivery methods of the chemical Psilocybin (magic mushrooms) can offer brain-changing benefits as highlighted in Michael Pollan’s 2022 Netflix documentary version of his book How to Change Your Mind. Reishi mushroom has been studied for its potential effects on liver health- it contains…
The funny thing about getting older is that you never think it’ll happen to you. Now I’m not expecting a lot of sympathy from my reading audience, but I have noticed changes in myself that I just wasn’t expecting. Over a year ago I noticed that my workouts seemed harder, my energy was lower, and…