Category Archives: Food

Earth: Rewild yourself

Dr. Elizabeth Cox, ND, LAc Posted on by

Welcome to Earth Season. Rewild yourself. We are in the 18 transitional days around the autumnal equinox. This period is ruled by the Earth Element. The Earth is our center, our grounding, our balance point. 🌏 Earth time is gut time. Did you know that the estimated number of gut microbiota exceeds 10 x 14th power? This superorganism holds 100 times more information than our DNA code. Pretty Wild Wonderment! These bacteria, archaea and eukarya strengthen gut integrity, shape intestinal epithelium, harvest energy, protect against pathogens and regulate host immunity.   I invite you to feed your gut with ferments: … Continue reading →

M: THANKSGIVING BLESSING

Dr. Elizabeth Cox, ND, LAc Posted on by

A Haudenosaunee “Thanksgiving” Prayer:   A Native American Traditional Blessing Today we have gathered and we see that the cycles of life continue. We have been given the duty to live in balance and harmony with each other and all living things. So now, we bring our minds together as one as we give greetings and thanks to each other as People. Now our minds are one. The Earth Mother We are all thankful to our Mother, the Earth, for she gives us all that we need for life. She supports our feet as we walk about upon her. It … Continue reading →