Simple things that actually support your body
A 15-minute lymphatic routine, clean skincare, sauna and heat exposure, a three-minute Japanese practice, and what research shows about aging and belief
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Dearest Reader,
I gather these links slowly over the course of each month. When I return to them here, I’m always curious what thread emerges.
Last month centered on connection with self, other beings, and the planet. This month pulls towards holistic wellness.
There’s a personal current running through it, but also something practical and expansive. Along the way:
the lymphatic system: how it affects both physical appearance and overall health (plus a simple at-home routine you can follow)
minimalist, clean skincare and why what you eat matters just as much as what you put on your skin (including what I’m currently using in Thailand)
an Ayurvedic spring guide with recipes, daily routines, and a full cleanse (plus a simple self-massage practice you can try at home)
sauna and deliberate heat exposure: how it affects mood, hormones, metabolism, and long-term health (and why it’s one of the main ways I “get the heat out”)
why gentle practices like qi gong and tai chi are so powerful, and why most people still won’t do them
a three-minute morning routine from Japan that’s been broadcast daily for nearly a century (and what research is now showing about its effects on mobility and cognitive health)
how your beliefs about aging shape your physical and mental trajectory (with research showing improvement—not just decline)
I hope you’ll take from it what you most need. And a reminder: leaving a comment enters you into this month’s $100 book giveaway. ❤️
