Chaga is a fascinating fungus that has the potential to assist the human body on so many levels. When I was first diagnosed with Lyme’s disease, chaga tinctures and tea helped me weather the battle my body was raging. It was so lovely to have a medicine that tasted good too! It has a dark tint to it like coffee and because it shares similar compounds to vanilla beans, it has an underlying natural sweetness that is incredibly delicious. I used to cook mine on low in a crockpot over night and instead of coffee, I’d have chaga with nut milk and honey. It was so comforting and nourishing that I became a little bit obsessed with it and so began my chaga research journey.
Read MoreAs the seasons start to shift and the cooler weather arrives I have a go to recipe that stays in my fridge nearly all winter-chai tea concentrate. Sure, you can buy it at the store but there is nothing like homemade! It fills the home with the delicious scents of cinnamon, anise and cardamom lending your home that homey, cozy quality that we all need during the long winter, especially here in Vermont. Below is my recipe that I created based on my personal taste. Feel free to play with this recipe and make it your own. Maybe you like a little more spiciness or perhaps more sweet.
Read MoreLiving through a pandemic we are all looking for ways to boost our immune function and stay not only healthy, but resilient during this tremendous time of stress. Less pain and a better functioning body wouldn’t be so bad either, right? That’s were manual lymph drainage massage comes in. This modality works with the lymphatic system. This incredible system cleanses our blood checking for impurities, viruses, bacteria, chemicals, heavy metals and just about anything else you can think of that can make you feel ill.
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