Profiling: The Chaga Mushroom

Lately perhaps the most buzzed about mushroom, the Chaga Mushroom has taken the stage as the “it” fungi of the health and healing community-and rightfully so.  This mushroom we call Chaga (Inonotus Obliquus).  Technically, the part we name chaga is a highly-concentrated black mass that protrudes from the trees infected with parasitic, non-toxic fungus. Cute…

5 Benefits of Mushrooms

Although they differ in terms of nutrient count, they one’s we can consume hold high levels of B Vitamins, Copper, Selenium, and of course antioxidants.

5 Key 2016 Self-Care Takeaways

As 2016 comes to a close and we continue through a retrograde, now is a great time to reflect and celebrate all that we have accomplished.  Both in terms of knowledge gained, lessons learned, and desires to grow more into a powerful, light-filled being with the coming new year.  Some easy wins in terms of…

Cinnamon-Powerful Benefits for Long Term Healthy Living

A beautifully warming, aromatic spice of the winter season, even a small amount of Cinnamon goes a long way. Its antioxidant properties are what makes it so beneficial for our bodies; it has even been ranked number one of the medicinal herbs (26 total) to have the highest amount of antioxidants.

5 Benefits of Ginger

The key ingredient in Ginger, Gingerol, the oil resin from the root acts as a highly potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agent. Studies have evaluated and maintain that using ginger on a regular basis can aide in your body’s overall well-being. Below are just five amazing benefits of this powerful plant.

Benefits of Turmeric

Turmeric is a natural anti-inflammatory agent. All disease begins with inflammation making this particular affect of turmeric extremely beneficially in disease prevention. Curcumin actually targets multiple steps in the inflammatory pathway at the molecular level.

Immune Boosting Soups Week II: Autumn Spiced Carrot Soup

Carrot and Ginger Soup is a great way to help build and support a healthy immune system. We’ll explore why each component is helpful to the body and how to make the recipe at home. This week we’re making;
Autumn Spiced Carrot Soup