Health by Design

An evening hike to the end of my street and around the pond. #nature #getoutside #botanicaltherapy #escapetothefarmacy #mentalhealthbydesign #healthbydesign #distractiontherapy #springishere #bodymindspirit

The great gift of Easter is hope! Wishing you an abundance of hope! Today is the first day of the rest of our beautiful lives! Embrace the hope! #hope #embracethehope #escapetothefarmacy #healthbydesign #mentalhealthbydesign #bodymindspirit #Easter #embracehope

LICORICE ROOT: Research in the treatment of respiratory infections Licorice root has a long history of use in Chinese medicine. Glycyrrhizin (or glycyrrhizic a...cid or glycyrrhizinic acid), the chief sweet-tasting constituent of Glycyrrhiza glabra (liquorice) root has been studied for use in the treatment of COVID-19 and the associated respiratory syndrome.1 Read more . . . http://mybodycanhealitself.ca//licorice-root-research-in-/ #respiratoryvirus #antiviral #licoriceroot #glycyrrhizin #escapetothefarmacy #healthbydesign #apothecary #respiratorysyndrome See more

LECITHIN: Brain and Brain Chemistry Protection & Support. Lecithin, found in sunflower seeds and other healthy food sources, provides the brain and brain chemis...try, protection and support; a 'must have' mental health support. Read the research at http://mybodycanhealitself.ca//lecithin-brain-and-brain-c/ #healthbydesign #mentalhealthbydesign #escapetothefarmacy #depression #bipolar #bodymindspirit #wholepersonwellbeing #sunflowers #sunflowerpower #sunflowerlecithin See more

Botanical inspiration in the wait for spring. A simple basket of dollar store flowers in a thrift store basket to brighten my renovated recreation room/work stu...dio, and lift spirits. #botanicalinspiration #colortherapy #botanicals #escapetothefarmacy #mentalhealthbydesign #healthbydesign #flowers #silkflowers #fauxflowers #flowerarrangement #liftspirits #bodymindspirit #healthyescapes See more

Health forensics and holistic health strategies for symptom free living, vitality, healthy longevity and whole person well-being. YOUR BODY CAN HEAL ITSELF: Follow my road map at http://mybodycanhealitself.ca/wordpress/?p=2774 #healthbydesign #naturalstrategies #holistichealth #wholepersonwellbeing #bodymindspirit #mindfulness #healthforensics #mentalhealthbydesign #lifebalance #fightclimatechangewithdiet #fightclimatechangewithgreenhealthcare #naturalcures #changeyourdiettofightclimatechange #gogreen #greenhealthcare

THE GREATER GOOD: Studies have found that being kind is linked to increased feelings of happiness, wellbeing, and life satisfaction for people of all ages. https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk//mental-/kindness-research? #kindness #goodkarma #compassion #mentalhealthbydesign #healthbydesign #thegreatergood

LEAD WITH COMPASSION, Follow with Kindness: Everyone has challenges, many hidden from sight. If you knew that your coworker delivering the curt response to a question or the snarky critique of a project had recently learned of a serious illness in their family, wouldnt you cut them some slack? And better yet, might you then want to reach out with support? https://www.health.harvard.edu//the-heart-and-science-of-k #kindness #compassion #goodkarma #thegreatergood #mentalhealthbydesign #healthbydesign #bodymindspirit

FLOWERS, A SISTER AND HUGS: A day doesn't get better than that after lockdown. Thanks sis @lawlessadriana for your visit, the flowers and your help! Love you!

THE NEXT CHAPTER: This is not the end of my story. My morning stroll through nature. I have been so blessed to have had such a beautiful green space out my back door and through my neighbourhood. Living in the midst of nature, here at my present home, has been a health giving luxury, one that I would not have considered walking away from until recently. The pandemic lock down, isolation and additional unexpected challenges prompted me to face the reality of being so far away from family and their support. Read more at https://biturl.top/M7n6Bf #escapetothefarmacy #escapetonature #healthbydesign #mentalhealthbydesign #bodymindspirit #believe #hope #thenextchapter #aginginplace #Ontarioseniors

Into the Woods . . . a family escape! Whether you call it a hike, forest bathing or biophilia, regular time spent in the woods provides many body, mind and spirit benefits. I applaud parents who make escapes into nature a family health priority. I am a proud Canadian and I am blessed to be able to have traveled and escaped into many green spaces from the east coast to the west coasts of our beautiful country. Happy Canada Day! Read more ; ; ; https://biturl.top/IvAjea #mentalhealthbydesign #healthbydesign #escapetonature #escapetothefarmacy #bodymindspirit #wholepersonwellbeing #greenspaces #forestbathing #biophillia #happycanadaday

EDIBLE FLOWERS: Mood Boosting Embellishments with Physical Health Benefits. Can you guess which of these flower petals are edible and which may be poisonous? Learn how to determine which flower petals are safe to eat at https://biturl.top/IFfyUb #escapetothefarmacy #healthbydesign #mentalhealthbydesign #bodymindspirit #wholepersonwellbeing #medicinalherbs #botanicals

Escape to the Lake: Ecotherapy - One of my nature escapes this week took me to Fairy Lake in Acton, an 'escape to the farmacy', ecotherapy, mental health by design experience! According to the Harvard Health Publishing, Harvard Medical School Article . . . https://biturl.top/AzqiYb #ecotherapy #healthbydesign #mentalhealthbydesign #escapetothefarmacy #escapetonature #escapetothegarden #bodymindspirit

Escapes to nature dispense many mind, body and spirit benefits; literally, an escape to the (ph)farmacy. From the uplifting, mood boosting high that comes from watching peonies burst into full bloom to the comforting embrace of a tree covered shade providing path, escapes to nature, green spaces and gardens should be a 'prescribed' health promoting recommendation for everyone, one I suggest to all of my clients. Read more at https://biturl.top/7FriMv #escapetothefarmacy #healthbydesign #mentalhealthbydesign #bodymindspirit #wholepersonwellbeing

THE PHLOX ESCAPE: Southwestern Ontario is carpeted in beautiful waves of many shades of phlox this week. My friend Anne and I taking in the panoramic beauty of phlox fields on one of our many 'escapes to the farmacy'; for the body, mind and spirit dispensing benefits. https://biturl.top/2Qrey2

MY PEONIES IN BLOOM: In addition to the mood lifting high every spring when they burst open in full beauty, peonies come with many researched health benefits. Check out the research on the anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory and other Chinese medicine use benefits of peonies at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3108611/ and https://wa.kaiserpermanente.org/kbase/topic.jhtml. Escape to the farmacy for more body, mind and spirit health benefits at http://mybodycanhealitself.ca/wordpr/escape-to-the-farmacy/ #escapetothefarmacy #healthbydesign #mentalhealthbydesign #bodymindspirit #peoniesinbloom #wholepersonwellbeing #escapetothegarden

Arugula, basil and nettle vegan pizza: A Nutrition Packed Lunch The ultimate goal in my personal health quest and that of my clients is to amplify the nutritional and health benefits of each meal, which is why I add greens and herbs like nettles at every opportunity. This personal size vegan pizza and iced nettle tea provide a powerhouse of nutrition and healing. https://biturl.top/BFZ77b #vegan #basil #stingingnettles #herbs #medicinalherbs #escapetothefarmacy #healthbydesign

The scientifically researched positive health impact of stinging nettles against Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), also known as an enlarged prostate, as well as urinary tract infections, prostate cancer, anemia, diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis makes it an essentia lat home apothecary staple herb. #benignprostatichyperplasia #BPH #enlargedprostate #urinarytractinfections #prostatecancer #anemia #diabetes #rheumatoidarthritis #escapetothefarmacy #escapetothegarden #healthbydesign #mentalhealthbydesign #greenhealthcare https://biturl.top/ayAjEb

MY DAILY 'WAKE UP' DOSE OF GREEN #escapetothefarmacy #escapetothegreen #greenspace #mentalhealthbydesign #mentalhealthbydesign #healthbydesign #bodymindspirit Escape to the Farmacy - http://mybodycanhealitself.ca/wordpr/escape-to-the-farmacy/

GREEN IS GOOD FOR YOU - "Psychologists' research explains the mental and physical restoration we get from nature--and has important implications for how we build our homes, work environments and cities." https://www.apa.org/monitor/apr01/greengood Escape to the Farmacy - http://mybodycanhealitself.ca/wordpr/escape-to-the-farmacy/ #escapetothefarmacy #escapetothegarden #escapetogreen #greenspaces #mentalhealthbydesign #healthbydesign #bodymindspirit #wholepersonwellbeing

The History of Seed & Nursery Catalogs for Gardeners "We gardeners love our seed catalogs. They are the botanical equivalent of a dream booka growers wish list. This brief overview takes us through the history of seed and nursery catalogs and how they have evolved over the years." https://empressofdirt.net/seed-catalog-history/ #vintageseeds #vintagegardening #escapetothefarmacy #escapetothegarden #bodymindspirit #healthbydesign #mentalhealthbydesign

IMMUNE SUPPORTING PANTRY & GARDEN STAPLES: Zinc Packed Foods & Recipes Pumpkin Seed Pesto with Herbs on Kamut Noodles (Recipe below) Adequate dietary zinc intake is important to maintain a healthy prepared and accurate immune system response, ready to fight super bacteria and viruses. Zinc, a micronutrient, known as an immune system gatekeeper, has long been used as the go to to fight the common cold and flu. Zinc deficiency is frequent in the elderly, immune compromised ...and health challenged. The zinc food sources and recipes listed in this post will provide you with a well-stocked pantry and refrigerator, and meal plan ideas, ensuring ongoing adequate intake of this health giving and immune supporting nutrient. I will be adding recipes, like the pumpkin seed butter pesto, that focus on the micronutrient zinc as an immune supporting nutrient, to this post ongoing. Recipes will be plant based and offer substitution suggestions for those with allergies, gluten intolerance, EOE (eosinophilic esophagitis) and other dietary challenge and restrictions. Several studies have shown that balancing zinc deficits by targeted administration can redress this susceptibility and strengthen the immune system . . . Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/posts/38013146 #zinc #immunesupports #zincfoods #escapetothefarmacy #escapetothegarden #healthbydesign #mentalhealthbydesign #bodymindspirit #wholepersonwellbeing

GARDEN HAPPY: WALIPINI https://gardenandhappy.com/walipini/ #escapetothefarmacy #healthbydesign #mentalhealthbydesign #bodymindspirit #greenforhealth #gardenforhealth

Green Space is Good for Mental Health https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov//green-space-is-good-for #greenformentalhealth #greenspace #mentalhealthbydesign #healthbydesign #bodymindspirit #gooutside

Abbé Kneipp, a Bavarian priest and renowned European herbalist teachings based on the pillars of water, plants, exercise, nutrition and inner balance live on. There is a plant for every illness Abbé Kneipp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FG4V-AQbZZU... Start your personal 'escape to the farmacy' for your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual ails - http://mybodycanhealitself.ca/wordpr/escape-to-the-farmacy/ #herbs #herbalmedicine #kneipp #escapetothefarmacy #healthbydesign #mentalhealthbydesign #bodymindspirit #wholepersonwellbeing

BONESET (Eupatorium perfoliatum): Timely Influenza Care I am highlighting boneset at this time due to its flu prevention and treatment, medicinal properties. When I discuss the medicinal properties of plants, I combine the historical usage of the plant, including that during pandemics, with scientific research; which you will always find further down in my posts. Although the bitterness of boneset does not make it a desirable culinary addition, the medicinal properties of pr...evention and treatment of viral infections make it a highly sought after herb to have in the garden and apothecary. Boneset, also called agueweed, feverwort, or sweating-plant, is found growing in the forests of North America. Due to the similar appearance, boneset is often confused with white snakeroot, which is poisonous; so purchasing the plants and dried herbs or tinctures from a knowledgeable supplier is recommended. When snakeroot is eaten by cows, they get a deadly disease called the trembles. Bonesets medicinal actions have long been used to safely induce a fever, required to adequately activate the immune system to fight off the infection. Read more in my blog post - https://www.patreon.com/posts/37812238 #influenza #boneset #herb #medicinalherbs #escapetothefarmacy #mentalhealthbydesign #healthbydesign

MARJORAM: A Medicinal and Culinary 'Must Have' Marjoram is one of the herb plants I have not yet been able to locate for my herb collection, so I am patiently waiting for my marjoram seeds (on the right) to sprout and eventually see it look like the picture on the left. I love marjoram and no herb collection would be complete without it. Marjoram, traditionally used in food prep for seasoning soups, stews, dressings, sauces, and for herbal teas; provides a good source of iro...n, calcium, magnesium, Vitamin A,C and B-6. I love it in mix of with other herbs from my herb garden, sprinkled on salads, on vegan pizzas, focaccia and in dressings. The medicinal properties that I have experienced ongoing by using marjoram are above and beyond those in the short scientific research summary in the next paragraph. I will share more about how I use marjoram medicinally later in this post. Sweet marjoram, Origanum majorana L, is a medicinal plant with various scientifically proven pharmacological properties, including . . . properties.[1] Read more at https://www.patreon.com/posts/37586941 #marjoram #medicinalherbs #culinaryherbs #healthbydesign #mentalhealthbydesign #escapetothefarmacy #bodymindspirit #greenliving

HILDEGARD "recommended having one of these spelt cookies every day to enrich and bring joy. According to Hildegard, these spelt cookies strengthen the nerves and improve the mood. For Hildegard, spelt soothes the mind, and nutmeg brightens the mood. These two ingredients account for a large part of the positive effects of Hildegard spelt cookies. The addition of nutmeg has a stimulating effects, due to the essential oil myristicin. In moderate doses, myristicin serves as a... mood enhancer; in large quantities it acts as a psychoactive drug." I am not a big cookie eater, but if I were making these for family I would make them vegan and substitute coconut sugar for the brown sugar for its lower glycemic impact. Caution on the cinnamon if you have bleeding issues. Some spices in large quantities can have negative effects in some people and could potentially be contraindicated with certain drugs. Proceed with caution, enjoy and comment if they did give you joy. For more of Hildegard's herb usage and healthy recipes visit Escape to the Farmacy at http://mybodycanhealitself.ca/wordpr/escape-to-the-farmacy/ https://www.healthyhildegard.com/hildegard-spelt-cookies/ #hildegard #cookiesofjoy #mentalhealthbydesign #healthbydesign #escapetothefarmacy #livedepressionfree #bodymindspirit #wholepersonwellbeing See more

VEGAN BLACK BEAN BURGER on a multigrain, herb roll. The plate above hosts my delicious black bean burger made with tasty spices on my homemade multigrain roll with cumin seeds and spice, plus thyme. My accidental mayonnaise, which has been a while in the making, is 100% olive olive based and a delicious addition. All the recipes for this vegan meal and more like this will be available through my Heirloom Farmacy Steward membership at the Escape to the Farmacy patreon page https://www.patreon.com/escapetothefarmacy . For more healthy plant slant diet guidance visit my blog page PLANT SLANT FARE: For a healthier you at http://mybodycanhealitself.ca//plant-slant-fare-for-a-hea/ #blackbeanburger #vegan #plantslantfare #plantfood #healthbydesign #healthylongevity #longevitydiet #medicinalherbs #herbs #escapetothefarmacy

ESCAPE TO THE FARMACY: Start small to get started using plants 'for your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual ails'. Escaping to, immersing in and eating from nature brings so many body, mind and spirit benefits! Start your 'escape to the farmacy' small and work up from there if your space is limited. Once the summer outdoor growing season ends I can roll my herb plant cart indoor and place it in front of a window to enjoy the many body, min...d and spirit benefits. . The health giving plants will be great uplifting companions for challenging times, as well as flavourful recipe additions, especially when weather or other constrants require spending most of the time indoors. You can use a growing light indoors if you do not have enough sunlight coming in. The days weeks, months and years ahead may be challenging; so retreat to plants, green and nature to sustain you! Stay tuned for the featured herbs in my cart, their scientifically researched medicinal properties and my healthy recipes by visiting my page http://mybodycanhealitself.ca/wordpr/escape-to-the-farmacy/ #escapetothefarmacy #healthbydesign #mentalhealthbydesgin #greenliving #herbs #medicinalherbs #herbrecipes See more

ESCAPE to the farmacy 'for your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual ails'. Embrace the body, mind and spirit benefits of escaping to, immersing in and eating from nature! Escaping to, immersing in and eating from nature brings so many health benefits! Learn more at my page Escape to the Farmacy at http://mybodycanhealitself.ca/wordpr/escape-to-the-farmacy/ #escapetothefarmacy #escapetonature #greenliving #healthbydesign #plantfood #herbs #gardening #nature #mentalhealthbydesign

Goodwork.ca is an excellent site to find green work and volunteer positions, some that can be done from home. Check it out! #goodwork #greenwork #greenliving #greenvolunteering

My nasturtium leaning towards the early morning sunlight. They will soon be able to grow outside, fingers crossed we have seen the end of snow in Ontario. Studies have shown that the leaves have antibiotic properties, and suggest that they are the most effective prior to flowering. Pop over to my page to become a member to learn more about the health benefits of edible plants and medicinal herbs. I will be featuring a different food or plant weekly listing it's health giving benefits, how I use them and even some recipes. Stay tuned! http://mybodycanhealitself.ca/wordpr/escape-to-the-farmacy/ #healthbydesign #mentalhealthbydesign #gardenforhealth #edibleplants #nasurtium #escapetothefarmacy

BACK TO BALANCE: Body, Mind & Spirit Life Balancing Self-Care Strategies - Staying balanced despite what our genetics, the environment and our body is challenged by on a daily basis can be daunting. When we are hyper focused on our symptoms or present life stressor or challenge, it can be difficult to zoom out and recognize and address the bigger picture contributing factors. Could your hormone imbalance issues, including insulin, be the result of environmental endocri...ne disruptors absorbed through your skin from your personal care products? Learn how to recognize and address your body, mind and spirit challenges and implement self-help therapies to restore and maintain balance in your body and mind. http://mybodycanhealitself.ca/wordpress/?p=2684 #bodymindspirit #lifebalance #wholepersonwellbeing #healthbydesign #mentalhealthbydesign #livefree See more

My art journal page. It's a 'wonky world'. Inner peace is a personal trait that we each need for our own mental health, for peace towards others and for there to be world peace. "When you find peace within yourself, you become the kind of person who can live at peace with others." Anne Frank #peace #innerpeace #mentalhealth #mentalhealthbydesign #livedepressionfree #worldpeace #holdon #staystrong #believe #hope #prayerforinnerpeace #prayforpeace #annefrank

"God puts rainbows in the clouds so that each of us - in the dreaiest and most dreadful moments - can see a possibility of hope" Maya Angelou #staystrong #holdon #hope #believe #peaceofmind #mentalhealthbydesign #livedepressionfree #youcandoit

INVITATION TO PRAY for an end to the corona virus pandemic #praytoendpandemic #PrayToEndCOVID19 #powerofprayer https://www.vaticannews.va//covid-19-faithful-respond-to-p

ARE YOU NEGLECTING YOUR MOST IMPORTANT ORGAN? The gift of a healthy brain - http://mybodycanhealitself.ca/wordpress/?p=4115 #brainhealth #mentalhealthbydesign #depression #anxieity #stress #bodymindspirit #livedepressionfree

"Peace of mind is not the absence of conflict from life, but the ability to cope with it. ~Unknown #staystrong #holdon #focus #hope #believe #menalhealthbydesign #livedepressionfree #youcandoit

My favourite peaceful meditation music playlist! #peace #meditation #mentalhealthbydesign #holdon #staystrong #hope #believe https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DXdCsscAsbRNz

MEDITATION SCRIPTS "In the beginning you will fall into the gaps between your thoughts, after practising for years, you become the gap" J. Kleykamp https://budd...hismzone.org/meditation-scripts-all-you-need-t/ #meditation #peaceofmind #holdon #staystrong #hope #believe #mentalhealthbydesign #livedepressionfree See more

" Sometimes your mind plays tricks on you. It can tell you that you are not good, that it is hopeless. But remember this; you are loved and important and you bring to this world things no one else can. So hold on" Charlie Mackesy #holdon #staystrong #youcandoit #mentalhealthbydesign #livedepressionfree #hope #believe

GROUNDED is a state of being fully conscious and present in the moment. This means that no matter what is going on around us, we stay balanced, centered and aligned with our true soul and true self. #staygrounded #staystrong #holdon #hope #believe #youvegotthis #mentalhealthbydesign #healthbydesign #livedepressionfree #yourtrueself #staytruetoyou