Tag: health

Roots, Japanese-Style
Soul + Body
Good Food

Roots, Japanese-Style

Burdock root appears to be ordinary, but – as the cuisine of Japan, China and Korea attests – it can easily be transformed into something quite delightful.
Łukasz Łuczaj
Nicola’s Fungi
Soul + Body
Good Food

Nicola’s Fungi

Nicola Dominici talks about opening his vegan restaurant and becoming an urban mushroom farmer in Miami.
Ewa Pawlik
Backyard Fungi
Soul + Body
Good Food

Backyard Fungi

Parasol mushrooms, oyster mushrooms and shiitake can all be easily grown in your backyard or garden. Find out how!
Łukasz Nowacki
The Power of Vinegar
Soul + Body
Good Food

The Power of Vinegar

Vinegar has many medicinal properties and health benefits. Even better, it is easy to make your own vinegars at home.
Dominika Bok
A Craving for Cranberries
Soul + Body
Good Food

A Craving for Cranberries

The edible red fruit of the cranberry shrub has antiseptic, antioxidant, and medicinal properties. It can be used to make juice, liqueur, and conserves.
Dominika Bok
A Neolithic Superfood
Soul + Body
Good Food

A Neolithic Superfood

Millet is rich in antioxidants, high in protein, and versatile in form. What’s more, humans have been eating it for thousands of years.
Dominika Bok
The Scent of Elves
Soul + Body
Good Food

The Scent of Elves

Lavender oil has numerous health benefits. It can help with anxiety and depression, has a strong antihistamine effect, and might even relieve cold sores.
Dominika Bok
Inhale the Rainbow
Soul + Body
Breathe In

Inhale the Rainbow

On grey autumn evenings, you can still experience rainbows – with this mindful breathing exercise.
Dominika Bok
The Smile of the Monk
Soul + Body
Good Mood

The Smile of the Monk

He is called “the happiest man in the world” for a reason. Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard lets researchers to get a look inside his brain while he meditates. Thanks to these scans, the whole world can see how a meditating brain is filled with peace and joy.
Marcin Kozłowski
Bark Medicine
World + People
Nature

Bark Medicine

Tree bark has many health-related uses – as our ancestors were well-acquainted with. Even hugging a tree can have psychological benefits.
Anna Berestecka