Moving through the Change of Season
This year is bringing new dimensions to back-to-school season, including uncertainties and potentially greater anxieties. With the added concerns that come with emerging from our bubbles and suddenly re-immersing ourselves and our children back into (previously normal) social interaction, there’s even more reason to make sure we’re doing our best to support our health this fall.
Chicken of the Woods
Commonly known as Chicken of the Woods, or Sulphur Shelf, Laetiporus sulphureus is a mushroom that is known to grow on hardwood stumps. It’s named for its chicken-like texture, but also happens to be pack with protein (21g in 2 cups, or 14g in 100g). It’s also a good source of potassium, vitamin C and other antioxidants like quercetin.
St John's Wort - healing from without and within
St John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) is a powerful local medicine that can support our healing from without and within. St John’s wort has been found to be as effective as commonly prescribed anti-depressant drugs at improving symptoms of mild and moderate depression, and to carry a lower risk of adverse side effects. The flowers can be extracted in oil and used to help speed the healing of minor wounds (cuts, scrapes, burns, myalgia) and skin irritations (rash, dry skin, eczema).
Mistakes feed our growth - if we let them
We all make mistakes. When we expect a lot of ourselves, sometimes we can get wrapped up in the pursuit of perfection. It’s great to aim high, however no one gets everything right on the first try. If we’re striving for perfection or even to be better, we need to be okay with making mistakes along the way. And when these mistakes happen, we need to own them.