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Learning to Balance with Parkinson’s
I awoke early to the rising crescent moon, red as the poppies in the field below the barn. A dream followed me into that first morning light – of a guru, wiry and strong, young …
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The Role of ACE2 and Treatment Implications for COVID-19
The topic of this article was inspired by a series of concerns circulating via social media about the impact of certain blood pressure medications, as …
When I Met Guido Masé
The first time I met Guido Masé was after I had already invited him to teach at the first Allies for Plants and People …
BotanicWise Calendar
As we ease into ever-so-slightly longer days here in the Northeast, my heart is lightened and I look forward to a year of connecting with …
Chocolate, Intimacy and the Heart by Guido Masé
Love, death, rebirth – such is the cycle of fertility and renewal. Perhaps none knew this better than the Mesoamerican cultures that dwelled in present-day …
Pay Attention to Your Heart by Guido Masé
Begin with your heart, your pulse. Take a moment to breathe and feel it. Just be aware of its presence. If you relax for a …
The Hawthorn Tree: Food for the Heart
Plants under stress begin to overproduce valuable pigments called “polyphenols.” These precious micronutrients abound in berries and other highly pigmented fruits and vegetables, and, when eaten, they …
What Herbs Teach Us by Guido Masé
The following are some thoughts that were part of Guido Masé’s presentation to the Bastyr community during the Herb and Food Fair. Re-published with his …
Stocking Your Home Medicine Kit
The key to using natural remedies against common winter-time illnesses is catching initial symptoms and having the right remedy at arm’s length. Recognizing symptoms early …
Herbal Thanksgiving
As Thanksgiving approaches, the search for the perfect recipe gathers momentum. We all have our favorites that we rely on year in and year out …
Eat Fiber for a Better Brain
Way back, about 10 thousand years ago, eating lots of fiber was a way of life. Our hunter-gatherer ancestors lived off sour, fibrous and wild …
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