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Dignity of the Mother

Dignity of the Mother

For those tuning into the news in the United States, a Senator in the Texas Legislature launched a 13 hour filibuster blocking the passage of a drastic anti-abortion bill a couple weeks ago. The Senator’s name is Wendy Davis. Despite her heroic efforts to protect women’s health issues, the Governor of Texas, Rick Perry, has […]

Forks Over Knives

Forks Over Knives

This past fall my friend Dr. Soram Khalsa made me aware of a new documentary & book called “Forks Over Knives” that he urged everyone to watch. The feature film Forks Over Knives examines the profound claim that most, if not all, of the degenerative diseases that afflict us can be controlled, or even reversed, […]

Turmeric: The Healing Herb (How to make Golden Milk)

Turmeric: The Healing Herb (How to make Golden Milk)

Most people from India are used to the many spices added to their food; but many might not realize the health benefits of one of them called Turmeric (also known as “Haldi” in India). Turmeric is great in food, but also has many health benefits. It can be used as an anti-inflammatory for people suffering […]

Remembering Our Place

Remembering Our Place

The week before Summer Solstice, I took a walk on my property doing what I like to do this time of year. Seeing what native grasses and wild flowers have decided to take up residence; seeing what pesky plants were being greedy for territory. Since I live by the side of a main road in […]

Cold Shower Anyone?

Cold Shower Anyone?

It is now officially COLD here in Espanola, New Mexico! Earlier this week we got our first freeze at night and now my garden is looking pretty dead. Most of the plants froze so everything is wilted. It’s still fall time and beautiful seeing all the color changes with the yellow/orange leaves of the trees. […]

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