Mornings at my homestead feel like I’ve stepped back in time. I awaken, stoke the fire in my woodstove, bundle up, and head out on my forest trails to capture the morning’s first sunshine and breathe the intoxicatingly fresh air. The mornings have gotten cooler these days so it sometimes takes a…
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“I awoke this morning with devout thanksgiving for my friends, the old and the new,” wrote Ralph Waldo Emerson. The sentiment is fitting as today is Thanksgiving in Canada and I wish to express my gratitude those who have chosen to share some…
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I admit that I’ve been feeling a bit lethargic lately but decided to go for a brisk walk on my forest trails to combat my lacklustre mood. The forest had begun to paint itself in cherry red, burnt orange, and golden hues, which was the perfect antidote …
When I visited my grandparents’ house each summer, my grandfather and I would undoubtedly find our way to the basement family room where he’d cut one of the many cantaloupes he grew in his garden into sections and we’d each take a plateful. We’d listen to his Johnny Cash albums while bitin…
At the end of a meandering trail through forest and scrub, I can’t help but smile when Passion comes into view, especially when this apple tree is blossoming. My breath deepens and slows. I didn’t even realize I was barely breathing until now. Instantly, I feel transported to another time with a p…
This mass of trees may look similar to an apple tree but it is actually a combination of an older buckthorn tree and many invasive prickly ash trees. In the middle of this mass, I discovered a thin tree that looked quite similar at the base to the buckthorn and at a higher level to the ash trees…
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One of the most powerful things you can do to boost your immune system and aid its ability to fight off infectious intruders is also one of the least known. Many people have not even heard of the nutrient, glutathione, which is one of nature’s greatest treasures when it comes to fighting disease…
Spring is finally here and along with it starts the cascade of vibrant superfoods. Obviously, some take a little longer than others to rear their heads in our gardens or farmer’s markets, but here are my picks for the top 10 spring superfoods:
Artichokes—A medium-sized artichoke is loaded wit…
I'm thrilled to share my new book, Super-Powered Immunity: Natural Remedies for 21st Century Viruses and Superbugs. It is packed with information about research-proven foods, herbs, oils, mushrooms, probiotics, nutrients, fermented foods, and more to help you live your best and healthiest life. …
Choose to be authentically you. You do not need to ask permission of the world, or anyone in it, to be the most genuine version of you, or to express all of the greatness within you. Indeed, deferring to others’ opinions of your kindness, creativity, intelligence, attractiveness, or some other att…
Today, on World Book Day, I'm celebrating the many books that have had an impact on my life from the Romantic poets I read growing up to the many health-transforming books I've read and loved as an adult. I'm also celebrating my twenty-five book contribution to the world's books. Be sure to chec…
The tree known as Luna, meaning the moon, appears to be reaching across the Lost Orchard trail as if to lend a hand. It is reminiscent of the moon’s steadfast light extending a silvery glow to illuminate our path on our bleakest nights. And, like the moon’s power to influence vast ocean tides and …
The biting cold did not stop me from bundling up and heading out on my forest trails for a morning walk, camera in hand. Since you could not join me on my trek, I thought I’d snap a few photos to share with you. I did not imagine lasting long, particularly with fingertips peeking out of my glove…
The snow falls softly, gently caressing the landscape below, creating an air of stillness and peace. For a moment, I am transported to a slower time where the pace of life no longer steals the breath from my body, but rejuvenates my being. There are no hectic schedules, no deadlines, no to do li…
From the first step I took in an apple orchard south of Ottawa, Canada, I was in love with them. I loved the lush green trees filled with ruby red apples and the heavenly scent that filled the air. I loved filling my basket and enjoying them in pies, crisps, muffins, or eating them on their own. F…
The famous Romantic poet, William Wordsworth, once wrote: “fill your paper with the breathings of your heart,” which is sound advice for any writer. The sentiment could be expanded to be: “fill your life with the breathings of your heart.” So, in 2023, instead of making resolutions to change you…
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