Empowering Self-Reliance and Sustainable Living & Microbiomes
Empowering Self-Reliance and Sustainable Living & Microbiomes
I’ve been wrestling with how to articulate my thoughts on the desire to analyze herbs for specific nutrients especially minerals. To break down these complex plants into neat little lists of vitamins and minerals, to quantify their goodness in milligrams and percentages is not always best (extractive in nature). I …
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except from the Human Microbiome Course Manual This is one of my favorite stories because you know the story. You already know what I’m going to tell you… I’m just going to bring it to your attention. Some of the words you might not understand yet, but you will understand …
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We’ve all heard the term “weed,” which often conjures images of unwanted plant invaders. However, a nuanced perspective reveals that weeds play vital roles in the grand scheme of soil health. While some weeds can be disruptive in cultivated areas, they contribute to preventing soil erosion and enhancing soil stability …
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Living in Ecuador, I now tend to my eight cashew trees, which I planted nearly four years ago. When I first planted them, the trees were just 3 inches high. Witnessing their growth has been an incredible journey. With both male and female trees necessary for fruit production, I was …
We have all heard of taking turmeric (curcumin) with black pepper (piperine) to enhance the bioavailability and absorption of curcumin. Piperine, the bioactive compound found in black pepper, has been shown to significantly increase the absorption of curcumin by inhibiting metabolic enzymes that break it down and increasing intestinal permeability. …
When contemplating the wondrous process by which plants convert sunlight into sustenance, it’s a reminder of the vast diversity of life. Much of our world is on fire! Some is natural and some is not! It has caused a fear of fire as something we most stop and prevent. Sun …