You’ve just reminded me of forest bathing - aka, spending some time in the woods. There’s scientific proof that the air is actually different in the forest and helps with different ailments. For example, white pine treats high blood pressure!
And you've just reminded me that I totally forgot to add the Japanese forest bathing concept in the mentioned countries! (I'll go do that now).
Thank you, Noha, sounds like it was life-saving experience for you! I didn't have the forest near me during pandemic and I can only imagine how wonderful it was. These days I'm definitely enjoying more of it. It has to be said that my decision to move away from the city and change countries in the last year has definitely been influenced by that Nature need or calling after the whole pandemic craze. Being out in the green is just something else for the body, isn't it! 😊
IT IS! One of the blue zones is in my home country, Costa Rica, and it’s definitely something to live by. I’m highly influenced by that and my mediterranean for sure, and it’s just amazing how it keeps growing in importance. This is me doing my bit. :)
I have written about this and it is one of the reasons I expanded my writing over to substack - to research and write more about the pillars of health. True health and wellness requires nurturing these four aspects: physical, emotional, spiritual, and social harmony. I am grateful to see other health professionals recognize and promote this approach to health and wellness.
Oh your words are like a balm to my ears, all four aspects, yes yes yes! I'm thrilled to see the same. So much hope. Thank you for being here, Mary Ann. :D
I just discivered your Stack and I like what I have read. I am a huge lover of Nature and of non-human animals. The healing powers of Nature, of our minds and of non-traditional ways of healing are being discovered by many of us. Let's just say western medicine has its biases and limitations.
I come from a science background, so I do not say this casually, but with much reading, much observation and much emcouragement here on Substack. This site is truly, truly wonderful, with the most sincere and aware people I have ever had discussions with.
Like so many here, I have been on a journey since 1993 when I left the world of engineering after 10 years of being in a pressure cooker. I became a writer and have no regrets. I just wanted to encourage you; I sense that you will find your decision equally right.
Perry, thank you so much! Your words mean a lot. I absolutely agree with you on how non-traditional ways of healing and other ways of medicine are a huge thing to start embracing, particularly in the western world. I've always been one to abide by the "best of both worlds", because there's so much wisdom and amazing knowledge all over the world. It's just fascinating.
I've been exploring and studying Ayurvedic medicine for over a decade, after a personal health issue and experience that brought me to it. I've been stunned to what I have learned since, making me want to commit to learn it further and apply it both in my practice and in every health education I give through speaking and writing. (I'll be writing about these topics soon too!).
I'm glad my message resonated with you, thanks for being here. Welcome to the Feel Good community! :)
I grew up in rural NW Pennsylvania. In the 50’s my mother administered “Boneset Tea” for Tx of the usual childhood maladies. Without any sweetener! We harvested the plant late fall but never heard any backstory on why we were using Boneset. Fast forward to the late 70’s and I lived and worked in north Florida. A co-worker came in one Monday with a heavy and rattling cough. I exclaimed, “You need some boneset tea!” She shot back, “How do you know about that?” Her mother was the Medicine Woman of a First People’s tribe and she used natural remedies for both her tribe and her children.
Long before the PDR became the guidance for doctors of Western Medicine, the Phamacopaea was the doctor’s guiding publication. Versions of same date back to the 11th century A.D. Chinese Medicine used such works for their medicinal practices. Today, with modern medicines by major pharmaceutical companies, the PDR is used instead.
Today, the lack of financial incentives for big pharmaceutical companies precludes studies of “the old stuff” for growing, processing, and dosing. As a result, few folks today know about green medicine, leaving the typical patient today at the mercy of potentially harmful mainstream drugs. I know you know all this and so much more. Simply sharing a layman’s pov.
Gary hi! Welcome to The Feel Good Life. 😊 This is amazing and I loved reading your comment so much.
I've never heard of boneset tea but then maybe I should look up the translation! I'm s3ure there's a Spanish equivalent. It's so interesting, and somehow not surprised how these "coincidences" could happen. Herbal and natural medicine have been indeed the origins of pharmacology. I've studied Ayurved for many years too and it's simply incredible how much we can do if we tend to natural remedies more, instead of relying so much on pills as it's taught in Western Medicine.
It's a shame that such vision has been a bit lost but I'm also hopeful, as with your comment, that we're all somehow doing a little something to prompt this shift in perspective and in consciousness. I think after pandemic, so many people have been willing to learn and think further, finding better and healthier ways to live.
Boneset tea used to be converted to a thick syrup and used to treat malaria. A powerful sudorific that at that time was the only Tx successful with malaria. Thank you for your reply Dr. Mariana Calleja Ross.
You’ve just reminded me of forest bathing - aka, spending some time in the woods. There’s scientific proof that the air is actually different in the forest and helps with different ailments. For example, white pine treats high blood pressure!
Forest bathing kept me sane during the pandemic!
And you've just reminded me that I totally forgot to add the Japanese forest bathing concept in the mentioned countries! (I'll go do that now).
Thank you, Noha, sounds like it was life-saving experience for you! I didn't have the forest near me during pandemic and I can only imagine how wonderful it was. These days I'm definitely enjoying more of it. It has to be said that my decision to move away from the city and change countries in the last year has definitely been influenced by that Nature need or calling after the whole pandemic craze. Being out in the green is just something else for the body, isn't it! 😊
I love this whole approach. It’s very similar to the findings of how people in the Blue Zones live.
IT IS! One of the blue zones is in my home country, Costa Rica, and it’s definitely something to live by. I’m highly influenced by that and my mediterranean for sure, and it’s just amazing how it keeps growing in importance. This is me doing my bit. :)
I have written about this and it is one of the reasons I expanded my writing over to substack - to research and write more about the pillars of health. True health and wellness requires nurturing these four aspects: physical, emotional, spiritual, and social harmony. I am grateful to see other health professionals recognize and promote this approach to health and wellness.
Oh your words are like a balm to my ears, all four aspects, yes yes yes! I'm thrilled to see the same. So much hope. Thank you for being here, Mary Ann. :D
I love your new prescription pad - fun and makes so much sense!
Thank you so much! I’m enjoying doing this so much so I love that it makes sense to others too. Thank you! :)
I just discivered your Stack and I like what I have read. I am a huge lover of Nature and of non-human animals. The healing powers of Nature, of our minds and of non-traditional ways of healing are being discovered by many of us. Let's just say western medicine has its biases and limitations.
I come from a science background, so I do not say this casually, but with much reading, much observation and much emcouragement here on Substack. This site is truly, truly wonderful, with the most sincere and aware people I have ever had discussions with.
Like so many here, I have been on a journey since 1993 when I left the world of engineering after 10 years of being in a pressure cooker. I became a writer and have no regrets. I just wanted to encourage you; I sense that you will find your decision equally right.
Perry, thank you so much! Your words mean a lot. I absolutely agree with you on how non-traditional ways of healing and other ways of medicine are a huge thing to start embracing, particularly in the western world. I've always been one to abide by the "best of both worlds", because there's so much wisdom and amazing knowledge all over the world. It's just fascinating.
I've been exploring and studying Ayurvedic medicine for over a decade, after a personal health issue and experience that brought me to it. I've been stunned to what I have learned since, making me want to commit to learn it further and apply it both in my practice and in every health education I give through speaking and writing. (I'll be writing about these topics soon too!).
I'm glad my message resonated with you, thanks for being here. Welcome to the Feel Good community! :)
What a wonderful idea!
Thank you, Debbie! Onwards 😊💪🏻
I grew up in rural NW Pennsylvania. In the 50’s my mother administered “Boneset Tea” for Tx of the usual childhood maladies. Without any sweetener! We harvested the plant late fall but never heard any backstory on why we were using Boneset. Fast forward to the late 70’s and I lived and worked in north Florida. A co-worker came in one Monday with a heavy and rattling cough. I exclaimed, “You need some boneset tea!” She shot back, “How do you know about that?” Her mother was the Medicine Woman of a First People’s tribe and she used natural remedies for both her tribe and her children.
Long before the PDR became the guidance for doctors of Western Medicine, the Phamacopaea was the doctor’s guiding publication. Versions of same date back to the 11th century A.D. Chinese Medicine used such works for their medicinal practices. Today, with modern medicines by major pharmaceutical companies, the PDR is used instead.
Today, the lack of financial incentives for big pharmaceutical companies precludes studies of “the old stuff” for growing, processing, and dosing. As a result, few folks today know about green medicine, leaving the typical patient today at the mercy of potentially harmful mainstream drugs. I know you know all this and so much more. Simply sharing a layman’s pov.
Gary hi! Welcome to The Feel Good Life. 😊 This is amazing and I loved reading your comment so much.
I've never heard of boneset tea but then maybe I should look up the translation! I'm s3ure there's a Spanish equivalent. It's so interesting, and somehow not surprised how these "coincidences" could happen. Herbal and natural medicine have been indeed the origins of pharmacology. I've studied Ayurved for many years too and it's simply incredible how much we can do if we tend to natural remedies more, instead of relying so much on pills as it's taught in Western Medicine.
It's a shame that such vision has been a bit lost but I'm also hopeful, as with your comment, that we're all somehow doing a little something to prompt this shift in perspective and in consciousness. I think after pandemic, so many people have been willing to learn and think further, finding better and healthier ways to live.
May we all continue! 😊
Boneset tea used to be converted to a thick syrup and used to treat malaria. A powerful sudorific that at that time was the only Tx successful with malaria. Thank you for your reply Dr. Mariana Calleja Ross.
Oh wow I'm definitely gonna look more into this! Thanks for the info. 😊