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One of the most important things we can do for our

One of the most important things we can do for our mental health is to make a point of finding joy in little things.We can’t always have peak experiences. But we can take the time to notice beauty around us, and let it really sink into our nervous systems. All it requires is attention and intention.There is plenty of evil and awful in the world. None of this is intended as Pollyanna hopium.But to make a better world, or just survive in this one, we need to fill up on good things wherever we can find them.Just through Friday night reminder that joy is medicine.#GardenMedicine #FlowerPower #JoyIsMedicine #WalkingWithOrna #CNSReset # #Glimmers #HopeScrolling

That feeling when sleepless, 4 AM you left a prese

That feeling when sleepless, 4 AM you left a present for sleepy, waking-up you.🍵Strong infusion of nettle leaf (thanks, @oshalafarm!),
🍵Spearmint from my garden, and
✨Five (mostly) flower essences that seem appropriate in the middle of the night: fireweed, tamarack and Liard Hot Sorings from @alaskanessences, plus Ocotillo and chaparral. IYKYK.Ready or not, here I come.#GardenMedicine #PlantMedicine #Nettles #FlowerEssences #GiftsToMyFutureSelf #GiftsFromMyFormerSelf #HerbalistDoctor #HerbalTea #HerbalTeaForMe

Sometimes you just need to replenish — and natur

Sometimes you just need to replenish — and nature is such powerful medicine.I found myself with an unexpected opening in my schedule and figured I’d get out for a walk. Packed the car with camping gear just in case the first-come-first-served campground I’ve been curious about for years had any spots. I wasn’t hopeful, but I was open. And so was the campground!It’s been such a privilege to spend the last 24 hours with Mt. Hood in and out of my line of sight, humming in the background of my day, my night, my sleep, my activity.And it’s a good exercise, I think, to make it possible to spend the night in the woods on a whim. So keep the cook box packed, the tent and sleeping gear in the car, and any daily or nightly supplements conveniently measured out. Then it’s easy to stuff things into a pack, grab necessities at the store and go.Your nervous system, your mood and your overall health will thank you.packing up now and figuring out which hike to do on the way home.#ThursdayInCascadia #FridayInCascadia #OptOutside #CampingWithOrna #WalkingWithOrna #VitaminN #NatureFix #Wyeast #CNSReset #HerbalistsHaveFriendsWhereverWeGo

Produce got the #EatTheRainbow memo.#GardenMedi

Produce got the #EatTheRainbow memo.#GardenMedicine #FoodIsMedicine #FoodAsMedicine #ProudVeggies #EatColorfulFood #EatYourVeggies #FarmersMarket #WalkingWithOrna #EatingWithOrna

This reel is mostly for my folks in the western Pa

This reel is mostly for my folks in the western Pacific Northwest still in the middle of a pretty horrendous heat wave.I also cover some general heat issues, including how heat affects sleep and some tips about sleeping better in the heat.One thing to add: Overnight low temperatures will be higher in urban areas with lots of asphalt. For the most part, rural areas will see more cooling in the evening and overnight.Please take this seriously, folks!And check out my stories and heatwave highlights for more info.#HeatWave #ClimateChange #SleepingInAHeatWave #HackingTheHeatwave #HeatWavesKill

I only slept about 4 hours last night, but the goo

I only slept about 4 hours last night, but the good news is that I woke up when the temperature was still below 70°.Just came back from a walk, and it’s 75° now. Forecast shows it will not get below 70° again for a couple more days.Early mornings are the only time of day cool enough right now to exercise outside or get your Vitamin D.I am far from being a morning person, but in extreme heat you do what you need to do. I’m looking forward to my noon siesta.#Heatwave #HackingTheHeatwave #WalkingWithOrna #FlowerPower #FeedTheBees #VitaminD #ExtremeHeat #Siesta #WhyDidILeaveAlaska

Some basic ideas for keeping cool in the heat.Se

Some basic ideas for keeping cool in the heat.See more heatwave tips in my highlights at @dr.orna.#HackingTheHeatwave #WalkingWithOrna #StayCool #HeatWaveSafety #Electrolytes #CoconutWater #Shade #StayingCool #KeepingCool #HeatWave

The month may be ending, the Pride never does. Lov

The month may be ending, the Pride never does. Loving every part of every rainbow is simply good medicine.#Pride #EatTheRainbow #LoveTheRainbow #GoodMedicine #EatYourVeggies #ColorfulVeggies #FoodIsMedicine #FoodAsMedicine #HerbalistDoctor.

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