Wellness with a Creamy, Non-Dairy Mocha Latte
By Susan Williams Want a hygge-style beverage the next time a friend stops by? This quick and easy recipe for a creamy, non-dairy mocha latte is chock full of goodness,…
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Self Care
Next time you’re in an airplane, pay attention to the flight attendants providing the safety demo. “In the event of an emergency, oxygen masks will drop from the ceiling,” they say. And then, “Put on your own mask before helping others.” The fact is, even if you’re traveling with children, you won’t be able to help them at all if you run low of oxygen yourself.
The same is true whether you’re working to support charities, strengthen education, or save democracy. Self care has never been more crucial than in these stressful times. So let’s take in ideas like these, share them with others, and nurture the inner peace and strength to carry on the good fight.
Using Hydrotherapy to Support Energy and Rest
By Sarah Paton, ND Hydrotherapy — the therapeutic use of water temperature — is a simple, research-supported way to support circulation, the nervous system, and overall resilience. In the morning,…
Wellness with Moroccan Lentil Stew
By Susan Williams One of the nice things about this stew is that you can have the ingredients on hand for a quick, healthy, hearty meatless stew in around an…
Find Light During Gray Skies
By Sarah Paton, ND Oregon winters can feel long, dark, and draining — and there’s a real biological reason for that. Reduced sunlight impacts serotonin, melatonin, vitamin D levels, and…
Prevent Cankles with Calf Action
By Susan Williams The Research Often referred to as our “second heart,” our calves need regular stimulation to do their important job. Our calf muscles’ pump function, which helps move…
Schedule Your Favorite Minutes
By Sarah Paton, ND During these hard times, a close friend recently shared how much she’s been savoring her morning ritual: a warm cup of coffee with coconut creamer and…
Rest as Resistance: Winter Wisdom for Activists
By Sarah Paton, ND As winter settles in, I’m reminded how the season itself invites us to slow down and restore—even as the world around us feels urgent and, at…
When Music Meets Resistance
By Tia When we have a week like the one we just experienced, I find myself struggling to do the most basic of tasks. I am either thrust into a…
Walk This Way…
Nutritionist Susan Williams reviews one realistic “path” toward long-term health (even in stressful times like this!). Do We Need 10,000 Steps? In the 1960s, Japanese walking clubs adopted the use…