As the most common mental illness in the US, anxiety disorders affect 19% of the adult population, and each year about 8.4% of American adults suffer a major depressive episode. This cries out for a remedy. What’s old is new again Of course, whole suites of prescription medication aimed at these conditions exist, but many … Continued
We’re turning the page on a new year, which means it’s an excellent time to literally turn a page … in your journal. If you already have a practice of putting your thoughts and feelings on paper (or typing them in a digital app), you probably know that journal writing is an ideal way to … Continued
Eating a plant-based diet provides a multitude of benefits for both your health and the planet. It is also becoming increasingly common among younger generations. According to a recent study, Gen Z is leading the shift towards adopting a plant-based lifestyle with 79 percent of the population choosing to go meatless one day a week … Continued
Cozied in the Dry Creek Valley of Sonoma County, California, SingleThread Farm, Restaurant, and Inn is a testament to the efforts of husband-and-wife team Kyle and Katina Connaughton. Comprised of a 24-acre farm, a three-Michelin-starred restaurant, and a five-guest-room inn, it is driven by a communal understanding of hands-on thoughtfulness and respect for the Earth. … Continued
The microbiome, the collective term for the dense, interconnected bacterial community in our digestive tract, is not simply history’s most successful hitchhiker. Far from being a passive parasite, this living web is an active and dynamic player in our overall health. The first seeds of bacterial life are sown long before birth. From that point … Continued