Integrative Health
Grief and Mourning Across Cultures and Religions
January 2, 2026
An exploration of how death, grief, and mourning are experienced across religions and cultures, examining customs, protocols, and healing practices, and highlighting the ways people find comfort and restoration through support and ceremonial rites that revere the cycle of life.
The Power of Fermentation: Boost Nutrition, Reduce Toxins, and Enhance Herbs
December 30, 2025
Fermentation is a time-honored practice used across traditional medicine systems to enhance digestion, nutrient absorption, and therapeutic effects of foods and herbs. This article explores research evidence on fermented foods, probiotics, and psychobiotics, alongside cultural knowledge and a practical herbal tepache recipe.
On Storytelling
Since I began this lifelong project of learning and preserving Indigenous knowlege about plant foods and medicines, story telling has played a central role in the process.
About the history of oral tradition…..
This is the idea behind sharing these stories now…
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