As someone who reaches for a warm cup of herbal tea almost daily, soursop leaf tea has become one of my most trusted companions. The rich, earthy flavor and the sense of calm it brings have made it a staple in my wellness routine here in Jamaica. But drinking something regularly comes with responsibility. The…
Spanish needle (Bidens pilosa) is probably growing somewhere near you right now, quietly offering its medicine while most people walk right past it. (Today I planted some in a container in my backyard…yay!! For someone who had no real interest in gardening, can you believe that I now have 10 plants in my backyard container…
Green mint has been growing quietly in a pot near me for a while now, and with it, something else has been unfolding: a slow, intentional reintroduction to a plant I avoided for nearly half a century. This is not a story about instant healing or dramatic transformation. It’s about attention. About maturity. About what…
Thyme has become one of my most-reached-for herbs, both in the kitchen and in my personal wellness routine. This week, I’m studying Jamaican thyme as part of my Plant of the Week series, a small but steady presence in my container garden and in my daily rituals. I am still new to gardening, so this…
My wellness journey began not with inspiration, but with grief, and the fierce determination to never let preventable loss happen again. There comes a moment in life when everything slows down just enough for you to listen. For me, that moment didn’t arrive gently. It came through loss, fear, and a deep need to first…