“I cannot say exactly how nature exerts its calming and organizing effects on our brains, but I have seen in my patients the restorative and healing powers of nature and gardens, even for those who are deeply disabled neurologically. In many cases, gardens and nature are more powerful than any [...]
The Mediterranean diet is a sustainable nutritional approach which became a “nutritional lifestyle” for our final years at the ranch. It began in 2006, when Dr. Andrew Weil’s e-newsletter which we received at the ranch suggested “detoxing” our kitchen cabinets. All the sugar, flour, and processed foods from our shelves [...]
The Mediterranean diet has been around for many years – thousands of years – and popular in the US for several decades. Visit this link where USNews.com has ranked it as #1 Best Diet in both 2019 and 2020. It is also listed as #1 in several categories. This is [...]
Disclosure: This recipe contains no added sugar or dairy. It is an easy-to-prepare, last-minute treat for Saint Valentine’s Day – a day to celebrate and express love. At the ranch, we had subscribed to Dr. Andrew Weil’s e-newsletter in 2006. It was here that we first came across this yummy [...]
“Justice must flow like torrents of water, righteous actions like a stream that never dries up.” Amos 5:24 (NET Bible). Since the day the president announced his candidacy, I have been listening for words of integrity, authenticity, and decency. After this period of close discernment, my mind and spirit became [...]
This magazine is the story of the most challenging period in my parents’ health history. I am grateful for Influencers featured in these pages, such as Dr. Andrew Weil whose books contributed to opening our minds to new ways of thinking so many decades ago. His seminal works validated our [...]