This creamy, sweet rice bowl makes a great breakfast or dessert. It's nourishing and energizing, with resistant starch to fuel the microbiome, polyphenol-rich berries for mitochondrial support, and healthy fats from coconut milk. I like to make the rice in a batch and then add berries to each serving when I warm it back up. Cooking then cooling the rice triggers the formation of resistant starch, which nourishes the beneficial microbes in the gut. This balances metabolism, supports immune function, and keeps skin youthful and healthy. I prefer white basmati rice for its sattvic properties. This is an Ayurvedic term, which means that it balances all of the doshas and supports physical, mental, and spiritual health. 1. Mix 2 cups of rice with 2 cups of water and bring to a boil. 2. Cover and simmer until the water is absorbed. 3. Add 2 cans of coconut milk. Continue to simmer until the milk is absorbed and the rice is creamy. 4. Allow to cool and store in the fridge. 5. Reheat individual portions adding a bit more milk along with frozen mixed berries. 6. Top with maple syrup. 7. Optional - add hemp seeds, ground flax and/or chia seeds, or cacao nibs for extra omega-3s and polyphenols.

This weekend presents a special opportunity for healing, rest, and receiving spiritual transmissions as the new moon falls just days before the winter solstice. I have completed several 72-hour water fasts. I love this medicine and I am so excited to share it with you! I'll tell you everything I've learned so far from study and experience to make your fast as successful and enjoyable as possible. Together we will cleanse and purge and quietly go within to connect with our higher selves during the darkest days of the year. Join this free challenge to learn the best ways to enjoy a fast, share your experience with a supportive community, and tap into the medicine of your true self. The fast starts at 4 PM on Thursday, December 18th and ends at 4 PM on Sunday, December 21st. The protocols will be available here on Monday the 15th so you can have some time to prepare. I'll be sharing what to eat leading up to the fast, the best way to get past hunger, how to be comfortable, what to do while you're fasting, and how to break your fast. If there's interest, we'll have a Live Q&A at the beginning of next week where I will talk you through how to prepare and what to expect and answer all of your questions. Add any questions you'd like for me to answer in the comments or shoot me a DM for anonymous support. 💜

First off, I never use shampoo, conditioner, dye, or styling products. I think putting poisons on your head is crazy! That's just me though haha ;-) Nonetheless, I love my long dark hair, so I use these practices to keep it thick and healthy, naturally: 1. Every night, before bed, I use a sandalwood comb and follow a technique I learned from Traditional Chinese Medicine to stimulate the many acupressure points on the scalp. This also stimulates circulation and helps distribute natural protective oils from the root down the length of the hair. BONUS: This is my favorite part of my bedtime routine! Combing out the hair helps to dangle the mind and release stress and worries. It's a great way to release the cares of the day. Plus it feels so good, it really helps me unwind and get ready for rest. 2. About once a week, I treat myself to a scalp treatment. I make a homemade blend of heavy, nutrient-rich oils and essential oils and apply it generously to my entire scalp, then massage it in, using my nails to help stimulate circulation and increase penetration of the oils. If possible, I do this before being exposed to heat or sunlight to enhance absorption. So, if I'm going to go hiking or sunbathe or if I'm taking a hot bath or using the sauna, I'll apply the oil first so it can really sink in. Here's the recipe for the blend I'm using currently: Base oil blend: - Sesame Oil - Jojoba Oil - Argan Oil - Black Seed Oil Essential oils: - Rosemary - Ylang Ylang - Lavender - Peppermint - Cedarwood - Rose - Frankincense Use a glass pump bottle for easy application!! Part your hair down the middle and apply oil generously to the part. Then do the same with side parts on either side and a few lines down the back of your head until your scalp is entirely covered and then enjoy working the oils into your scalp. It's so indulgent! It's more of a treat than a chore! :) 3. Sometimes the end of my hair gets dry and dull. When the ends look ready for a trim, instead of reaching for the scissors, I apply a blend of light, moisturizing oils and essential oils to bring my hair back to life.