by Vera | Feb 7, 2021
This post lists herbs and supplements that I have used to boost my immune system. NOTE: What is listed here is not intended to be an exhaustive list of herbs and supplements to boost the immune system. Also I am not giving advice – medical or otherwise. Some of the...
by Vera | Jan 24, 2021
*Ashwagandha is an Adaptogen which is a natural substance that helps the body:>Adapt to stress>Support metabolic function>Restore systemic equilibrium>Regulate the immune and nervous systems NOTE: Ashwagandha is part of the nightshade family so be aware of...
by Vera | Jan 24, 2021
As mentioned in a separate post, in order to experience the many benefits of ashwagandha, I created a porridge recipe. It was inspired by this Magical Ashwagandha Drink recipe which I cut in half initially just to try it. Eventually I began using it as a base for what...
by Vera | Dec 31, 2020
Have you ever wanted to start something new, but you felt like you didn’t know enough? So you wait and research and analyze until you feel like you know enough to begin. “But wait, what if there is more to know?” I do this to myself occasionally. Don’t get me wrong....
by Vera | Dec 13, 2020
In keeping with the “letting go” theme of the previous post, I want to mention *The Language of Letting Go by Melody Beattie. This book of daily meditations was first published in 1990, but it is a gem. Recently it came up in conversation when I mentioned how years...
by Vera | Dec 2, 2020
Autumn is the season for letting go. In nature, we love to watch the trees transform to their beautiful Fall Colors before they shed their leaves. In life, as in nature, we too can prepare to let go using Qigong. YOQI’s Qigong Flow for Happy Lungs series is the...
by Vera | Nov 15, 2020
I won’t even ask where the year went. It seems unreal that it is already November 2020. Typically around now we would be having an event. Not this year. In early February, I was looking forward to posting about the One Plant-based Meal per Day challenge that I did in...
by Vera | Dec 30, 2019
While Qigong is gentle and consists of easy movements, it is important to know that there are safety and precaution guidelines to be aware of. Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor, nor a Medical Qigong Practitioner. I am not offering medical advice. The information...
by Vera | Dec 30, 2019
I’ve written about Qigong in the past, but there is more to the story. Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor and I am not offering medical advice. The information here is not intended as a replacement for care from the appropriate healthcare professional. Please...
by Vera | Aug 18, 2019
I dedicate this series of posts to my friends and loved ones who have lost their battle, and even more so to those who are still in the fight. You are all true Warriors! Earlier this year, I lost another friend to cancer. She fought a very brave battle. After first...
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