It seemed to take longer for winter to start but we’re finally in it, and I’d like to share some Eastern philosophy about this season. Much of my career as… Read More
Nature’s Healing
Mind (Breath) Over Pain
If you’re interested in health and breathing, you’ve probably heard of Wim Hof, AKA the Iceman. He’s best known as that crazy Dutch guy who has broken all sorts of… Read More
The Magic is in Your Nose
I was wandering around in a hardware store the other day, feeling rather hot and stuffy in my mask – and also a little anxious – when I realized my… Read More
How to Rescue Yourself from Fear and Anxiety
When we ask our community what they need support with, fear and anxiety continue to be at the top of the list, so I decided to write a little more… Read More
Neti: the missing link in your immune routine
My 12-year-old is always asking me to tell her stories from my childhood, so I recently described the time when I got into big trouble for making long-distance calls to… Read More
11 ways to create peace in the time of coronavirus
Lots of people are anxious about this illness – and the impact of mass hysteria – so I want to share some rational advice on what you can do to… Read More
Colds, Flus, and the Incomparable Value of Rest and Calibration
Every winter people ask me what they should do to get over colds and flus. In the past I’ve written long lists of all sorts of interventions, including numerous herbs… Read More
Talking Wellness with Peter: The Fire Element
Don’t deprive the world of your warmth and light! How can you share your acceptance and love with those around you? Let us know in the comments below!
There Isn’t Really a Hole Inside You: The Earth Element and Your Inner Mother
In last week’s article on the origins of Mother’s Day, I mentioned connecting with the earth as a means of feeling supported in a motherly way. This week I’ll explain… Read More
More Ways to Make a Clean Space Within Yourself
In the past two weeks, I wrote about what I consider to be the basic principles of a cleanse. This week I’ll discuss a few additional practices that can further… Read More
How to Cleanse, Part Two: The Details
Last week I wrote about the basic principles of cleansing and why this is the ideal time of year for it. Generally, I favor cleanses that consist of reducing food… Read More
Making Friends with Rosemary – A Tremendous Botanical Ally
It’s been a while since I’ve profiled an herb in our newsletter, and I felt inspired to write about rosemary for the holiday season. I have been drawn to rosemary… Read More
Tips for Staying Healthy During Seasonal Changes
16 years ago, I wrote an article on preventing and kicking colds and flus, and since then it’s been read more than almost any other article on our site. We… Read More
A Sugar Pill for the Planet
In early scientific experiments, scientists would give a drug to a group of test subjects and then report, for instance, that “70% of the participants improved due to this drug.”… Read More
Once More with Feeling
If you’ve ever done something reactionary, without thinking it through, there was a certain element that spurred you to act even though you might not have been aware of it…. Read More