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Food as Medicine: A Journey Back to the Body

Hello my Beautiful Wildings

I’m so excited to welcome you into a brand-new series, one that’s rooted in ancient wisdom and everyday magic: Food as Medicine.

This isn’t about restriction, trends, or quick fixes. It’s about coming home to your body, building a gentle daily rhythm, and remembering that your kitchen can be a place of healing, not just eating.

 Why “Food as Medicine”?

Long before modern medicine, communities turned to the land for support - herbs, spices, and whole foods were their daily healers. This series is about weaving that wisdom back into everyday life in simple, practical ways.

When we work with herbs and spices intentionally, they can support us on many levels:

• Physical:  Aiding digestion, calming inflammation, balancing energy

• Mental & Emotional:  Supporting mood, focus, and nervous system regulation

• Energetic & Spiritual:  Grounding, heart-opening, clearing, or activating subtle energy

  
  

A cup of tea isn’t just a drink, it’s a nervous system reset. A pinch of spice isn’t just flavour, it’s gut and immune support. A mindful meal isn’t just nourishment, it’s a ritual.

This is the heart of Food as Medicine: small, intentional daily practices that ripple through your whole being.

What to Expect from the Series

Each daily post will guide you through one herb or spice and explore different ways to work with it, practically, holistically, and soulfully.

You’ll see this structure in every blog:

1. Herb or Spice of the Day - Learn its healing properties, energetic qualities, and how it’s been used traditionally.

2. Tea Time for Healing - A simple tea or infusion ritual to support your body and soothe your mind.

3. Kitchen Pharmacy - Everyday ways to use the herb or spice in your meals.

4. What You could Eat in a Day - Gentle inspiration for incorporating these allies into daily nourishment.

5. Gut Feelings - Exploring how gut health connects to emotional wellbeing and intuition.

6. Reflection - A moment to pause, check in with your body, and integrate.

   
   

This isn’t about doing everything perfectly. It’s about creating a relationship with these plant allies and noticing how your body responds over time.

Why Herbs & Spices Work So Well

A little extra learning for my curious Wildings

• Many herbs and spices are naturally anti-inflammatory and support the immune system.

• They help stimulate or calm digestion, which in turn influences mood and energy.

• The gut-brain connection means how we nourish our gut directly affects how we think, feel, and connect to ourselves.

• Herbal rituals also bring a moment of stillness, an act of self-care that strengthens your nervous system and emotional resilience.

  
  

It’s not about adding more to your to-do list. It’s about infusing what you already do with intention.

How to Walk This Path with Me

Follow along daily and explore each herb or spice with me. Pick and choose the practices that speak to your body. Remember, these are gentle allies, not prescriptions. Trust your intuition, listen to your body, and go at your own pace.

And of course, this series is not medical advice. Always work with your healthcare provider if you have specific health conditions or concerns. This is about holistic support, not replacement.

A Little Invitation

Before we begin Day 1, take a quiet moment. Place a hand over your belly. Breathe deeply. Whisper softly to yourself:

“I choose to nourish myself with intention.”

Let this be the seed we plant together, one that will grow with each golden cup of tea, each pinch of spice, and each moment of connection to your beautiful, wise body.

Sending Light and Love, 💗🧚‍♀️💜

Cindy Amess | Wild Queen Spiritual