Day 118/365 – On Angel Wing Begonia
4/28/17 I initially stumbled upon Angel Wing Begonia (Begonia hirsuta) when I realized I dropped my pen somewhere in the Hidden Garden when Vanessa Chakour (herbalist) was giving a brief plant walk and introducing the concept of plant allies. I retraced my steps, then noticed this cool looking plant under my feet and stooped down […]
Day 117/365 – On herbal dentistry
4/27/17 Recently, we had a guest lecturer at Arbor Vitae – Leslie Alexander, author of Dental Herbalism. Just prior to the class, I purchased the book, and it came just the day before, so I was able to get it autographed in the class! The class itself blew me away, and made me think of […]
Day 116/365 – On networking
4/26/17 I hate networking events. I’m an introvert (mostly) and shy, and get uncomfortable when I have to introduce and ‘market’ myself to others. But, it seems like one of those things that get better with practice. I recently went to an event for Brooklyn’s young entrepreneurs, in a beautiful space atBerry Park in Williamsburg. […]
Day 115/365 – On spiritual midwifery
4/25/17 I just watched the documentary Birth Story: Ina May Gaskin & The Farm Midwives. I was blown away! I’ve recently been more and more drawn to women’s health and reproductive issues, fertility and pregnancy – as well as post-partum and being a mom, etc. Seeing this documentary was so inspiring, and the concepts shown […]
Day 114/365 – On transportation
4/24/17 There is no winning with transportation methods in NY: train, car, bike, cab…usually result in traffic, frustration, delays, parking issues, and/or lateness. I seem to experience all of these on a regular basis. When I take the train, there are construction issues, sick passengers, or malfunctions that result in delays and changes in routes/services. […]
Day 113/365 – On community gardening
4/23/17 Today was a wonderfully sunny, warm and pleasant day which I got to spend outdoors. I had a weekend class trip to El Sol Brillante, a community garden in NYC’s East Village. One of my teachers, Claudia Keel (herbalist at EarthFlower.org), tends to a piece of land there, and shared some of her plants […]
Day 112/365 – On Earth Day
4/22/17 What to say about Earth Day? It’s a beautiful day, and every day is on this earth is beautiful. Sometimes I remember to be mindful, and while I walk I start to slow down and pay attention to the ‘little things.’ I notice what’s around me, as if it’s my first time walking down […]
Day 111/365 – On routes of administration
4/21/17 Herbs, like drugs, have other possible routes of administration besides oral (by mouth). Historically, herbs have been used in food and drink (tea, wine, tincture). Other ways are by inhalation/steam (lung), vaginal steam/douche, topically (wash, cream/ointment, poultice), and as amulets or flower essences. However, predating some of these uses are the ancient uses of […]
Day 110/365 – On pharmacist-nutritionists
4/20/17 Speaking of topics, I almost forgot to mention – I collaborated on producing an ebook with a group of fellow pharmacist-nutritionists! This is what Dr. Christina Tarantola, PharmD, CHC, who spearheaded the collaboration, has to say about the book: “To say I am proud of these women is a huge understatement. For months I […]
Day 109/365 – On stamina
4/19/17 It’s becoming so hard to think of topics to write about, let alone have enough time and energy in the day to sit down and write. The only thing keeping me going is my promise to myself and my stubbornness. I’m determined to keep this blog going. It’s a symbol of my stamina, my […]
