How I came to swear by yarrow (Achillea millefolium) for oral health care and particularly for gum health.
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Yarrow for Wound First Aide
The herb yarrow (Achillea millefoleum) has many uses. Its particularly well known for its ability to quickly stop blood loss and help heal wounds.
Expanding on the Grandmother Effect
How women, and older women in particular, can contribute to peace and well-being for families, communities, and the wider web of life.
The Dominant Healthcare Approach vs Marginalized Alternatives
In our culture, control and separation are given more importance than compassion and relationship.
To illustrate what I mean, here’s a comparison between the dominant approach to healthcare and the marginalized, “alternative” approaches.
How “Normal” Keeps Us from Being Fully Human
“Normal” is what we see around us all the time. “Natural” remembers the connection and belonging within which we emerged as a species. An absence of the connections that were natural for us leaves us uneasy, disorientated, and prone to suspicion and hostility.
Two Different Kinds of Healthcare – Part 2
Why the modern healthcare system undermines our families and communities, and how we came to be so dependent on it.
Two Different Kinds of Healthcare – Part 1
A brief discussion about modern, quick-fix healthcare versus the slow lane – at-home healthcare that calls for a foundation of healthy living and a healthy social network (not the Twitter kind).