Stress, Neurotransmitters, & the Immune Response Guest Blog Post by Callie Blackwood, LAc, MSOM from Radiant Earth Acupuncture in Boise, ID We all know the word stress and how it feels in our body.  It is a known fact that stress is at the root of many undesirable physical outcomes, such

The Little Handbook for Emotional Self-Care

Inspired by Clarissa Pinkola Estes’ book, Women Who Run With the Wolves, I have returned recently to the story of La Loba, Wolf Woman. This story is symbolic of the depths to which shamanic, indigenous, and nature-based healing can take us and serves as a portal to all people who

Let’s talk about uterine fibroids. More than 1 in 10 women are diagnosed with uterine fibroids in the US every year.  Heavy bleeding during menses might be the only symptom, however other signs and symptoms can be abdominal and menstrual pain, constipation, fullness or bloating in the lower abdomen, back

*NOTE: This blog was written in alignment with the Spring Season, but it has relevance for all the seasons! Ever heard of “clock genes”? These are circadian rhythm genes that oscillate cellular behavior in accordance with the time of day or night. They are light sensitive.  Clock genes serve as

The Crossroads of Acupuncture & CBD  How both of these healing methods use the Endocannabinoid System (ECS) to optimize the body’s self-healing wisdom & achieve homeostasis! The importance of using a Multi-Therapeutic Approach in healing & healthcare. The ancient use of Cannabis in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Life. Why CBD

Blood & Qi Elixir Featuring Beet Powder, Dang Gui, & Guarana Seed I just created this new herbal elixir out of my desire to have a yummy tasting warm beverage while also “building my blood”. From an Eastern perspective, BEETS help to  Nourish to the blood Calm the spirit Strengthen

Kundalini Dance & the Soul of the Feminine One of the most potent and mainstay practices that I teach is called Kundalini Dance. [There is an emphasis here on the feminine – in all of my offerings- firstly, because I support women to transform at the soul level – but

By consciously plugging into the POWER FLOWS of each season and aligning with health habits, dietary shifts, and vitality practices during the seasonal shifts, we can support our bodies and souls to flourish. Honoring the cycles and seasons is a value of the Feminine and supports us to mirror and

What is REvolutionary Wellness? Why it’s important and how to align with the cycles of Earth and cosmos How to create sacred space for recovering Inner Resources & Clearing Trauma Remembering together our ancestral wisdom teachings and ancient technology Radical self-leadership in a time of chaos, violence, and destruction Healing

Guardian & Mage of Life Force: Chaga Mushroom Humans have co-evolved with plants & mushrooms for millennia. They are powerful allies still to this day. Most recently, I’ve been going GAGA over CHAGA! CHAGA MUSHROOM:: Whole body elixir, qi tonic and jing protector,  known as the “Diamond of the Forest”