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Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) is on my mind today after wildcrafting the root and leaf on a chilly, rainy morning this week. Despite the mud, wet days are great for root digging; it’s easier to unearth them. And, as mullein is considered a noxious weed in many places, no one will likely protest should you dig it up! Though disrespected as a lowly weed, mullein is a beautiful and immensely useful plant.
The pecan is a member of the walnut family. The genus contains twenty-two species and the pecan is closely related to the hickory nut. Pecans are native to the central southern regions of what is now the United States. The term pecan is derived from the Algonquin word “paccan” which refers to both hickory and pecan nuts.
Benefits:
Can help with back alignment.
Can release pain in feet and legs.
Gently stretches entire body.
Foundation & General Alignment:
Start laying on back with legs up against wall.
Legs are straight.
Bones in butt are pushed against wall for added support.
There is a natural curve in back, it does not have to be pressed flat on ground.
Shoulders are back and pressing into ground.
Mental illness can often seem frustratingly abstract. Unlike the flu, a broken bone, or even a paper cut, the physical manifestations of conditions like anxiety and depression can be nebulous, their sources uncertain.
Tea has been used by many cultures as a medicine, and is considered a pastime in countries all over the world. Yerba mate has a different story. It comes from the Guaraní peoples in Paraguay, Argentina, Uruguay, and southern Brazil, where it is known as chimarrao.
There are 5 Elements in Chinese Medicine: Water, Wood, Fire, Earth, and Metal. These Elements follow the seasons of the year, the time of day, the life cycle, and the creative process of life. The 5 Element system is a system of checks and balances. It is based on the idea that all things in nature will eventually balance themselves. For example, the season of Summer will eventually yield to Fall, the longer days will turn into longer nights, and the excitement of new ideas will eventually turn into precious personal wisdom.
In 2015, Amy’s Kitchen, one of the biggest soup and frozen food companies in America, launched its first vegetarian fast food chain in Sonoma County, California, which is also where its headquarters and food packaging plant are located. Two years later, it is still going strong and according to Business Insider, six new locations are in development in Northern California.
