Empowering Self-Reliance and Sustainable Living & Microbiomes
Empowering Self-Reliance and Sustainable Living & Microbiomes
Koji, scientifically known as Aspergillus oryzae, is a type of filamentous fungus used extensively in Asian cuisines and fermentation processes. It’s regarded as a culinary powerhouse due to its ability to produce enzymes that break down complex substances into simpler ones. What fascinates me is the comprehensive range of enzymes …
I’ve been wrestling with how to articulate my thoughts on the desire to analyze herbs for specific nutrients especially minerals. To break down these complex plants into neat little lists of vitamins and minerals, to quantify their goodness in milligrams and percentages is not always best (extractive in nature). I …
Why We Need Umwelt: Ecological Storytelling Imagine, for a moment, that you’re not just you. You’re a bee, a wolf, a tree, or even a bacterium. How would the world appear? What would you sense? How would you interact with your environment? These questions aren’t just flights of fancy; they’re …
Beneath our feet lies a complex world of soil microbes engaged in intricate “belowground politics.” These tiny organisms form alliances, communicate, negotiate, and sometimes even sabotage each other’s efforts, offering profound lessons for human society. This underground realm unveils fascinating dynamics that can reshape our understanding of both natural and …
The various microorganisms that make up the human microbiome are often viewed through two contrasting lenses – the germ theory and the terrain theory. The main difference between these approaches lies in their fundamental perception of microbes and their role in health and disease. The germ theory, which underpins much …
Your hunger and passion to eat illustrate the body’s need for daily nourishment. However, the food we consume cannot be directly utilized by our internal systems. It must undergo a series of transformations to make vitamins, minerals, proteins, fats, and carbohydrates available to the body through complex biochemical reactions. These …
The intricate relationship between human microbiomes and soil microbiomes presents a fascinating parallel, illustrating the interconnectedness of all living systems on Earth. Just as the human gut microbiome is crucial for our health and well-being, the soil microbiome is essential for the health of plants and the entire ecosystem. In …
(Excerpt from the Human Microbiome & Kitchen Alchemy Course Manual) The concepts of interconnectedness, reciprocity, generosity, and transformation are deeply ingrained in the way microbes and microbiomes operate. Microbes, as the foundational elements of life, engage in reciprocal relationships with their environment and host organisms, offering valuable services in exchange …
The self-help industry has long championed positive thinking as the key to emotional healing and personal growth. While positive thinking is a powerful ally, I am pretty sure we are missing the boat on true and deep healing. This approach often falls short of addressing the complex nature of human …
In the vast, intricate garden of the human body, a world teemed with life unseen by its host. It was called the Biome where trillions of tiny beings, the Biotics, worked tirelessly to maintain the delicate balance of this internal ecosystem. From the winding corridors of the digestive tract to …