Metabolizing Grief

Metabolism is a biological process, and it’s a useful visual to borrow, because it describes exactly what grief eventually asks of us: to take something in, break it down, and let it become part of the structure of who we are.

Immune Health: Moving Beyond the “Boosting” Myth

The idea of “boosting immunity” is seductive. It suggests a quick fix, a magic bullet to keep illness at bay. But the immune system isn’t something we dial up or down on command. It’s a complex, adaptive network that depends on balance, not brute strength.