When I heard the term “scrunchy momma,” I was highly tickled. A melding of the words “crunchy” and “silky” moms (one inclined to use nature-based babycare while the other not so much), I’ve found this term quite fitting as I reflect on this past year of life as a mom. As my daughter turns one, […]
Most of us have experienced trauma in one way or another. We all respond to trauma in different ways. One result of trauma is anxiety. We might feel overwhelmed when someone or something reminds us of a traumatic experience, or we focus too long on negative thoughts. Anxiety is a sign that we have become […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States. It is a time to raise awareness and educate the public about mental health and illness and the importance of early treatment. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, mental illnesses are common in the United States, with nearly one in five U.S. adults […]
Life presents many changes and challenges for everyone. You have probably already managed your mental and emotional health in difficult times. The good news is that you are still here! My favorite song from Stephen Sondheim’s Follies is “I’m Still Here.” The lyrics make me smile and bring me comfort because it is a song of resilience […]
In pre-American times Indigenous people in the pre-California area had strong ties and relationships with the land and plant relatives. People saw energy force in plants, such as a flower opening to the sunrise and closing in the evening. Back in those days, there was no separation between people and Nature. People were a part […]
We see California White Sage kits at health and new age stores and websites claiming to cleanse negative energy. Many sellers also state that they harvest naturally. But what does that mean for California Native People who have used this plant for cultural purposes for time immemorial? When it comes time for Natives to gather […]
A few years ago, right before the initial stay-at-home orders, I decided to make a backyard garden. With the help of other family members, we built a beautiful garden. My little ones were excited as they got to spend hours digging in the dirt and doing what kids love, playing outside and getting dirty in […]
All my life, I learned about being connected to the earth, including plants and animals. It is a concept that I understood from an early age. I listened to stories as a young child that told of how we came to be and the relationship and responsibility that we have with life on earth, including […]
What’s in your Air? According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor air is the immediate air in our surroundings like our homes, apartment complexes, and work buildings. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) refers to the air quality within and around buildings and structures and directly to our overall health. Indoor air pollution-caused deaths – breakdown […]
Every year brings about a rebirth. A New Perspective to life! As we settle into 2022 let’s talk about the 8 Pillars of our Health. This year we are expanding our event production and would like to introduce our newest event; The New Year New You Summit. The event focuses on the “8 Pillars of Health”. We […]