BotanicWise was founded by Charis Lindrooth with the intention of providing a forum where plant wisdom can be shared and where like-minded people can connect and build a community to steward land, medicinal plants, and supportive relationships with each other. Inspired by the work of Rosemary Gladstar, David Winston, United Plant Savers, and many internationally acclaimed teachers and organizations in the herbal renaissance, BotanicWise strives to create space for land and plant stewardship, with an inner mission to cultivate alliances between plants and people, and between people and people. We are grateful for all who participate in this expanding green movement that invites perspective on the transformation of modern health and health care in this country.
3 surprising herbs that support my energy every day 🌿
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Hello Reader, Every day is a balancing act since I have been challenged by Parkinson’s. My energy reserves have shifted, and when I don’t get it “right,” I can have a really tough day…like a stuck-in-quicksand kind of day. Have you ever pushed yourself to work out, only to feel like doo-doo afterward? I totally get it. And I’ve learned a bit about energy production in the brain and body along the way… First, a thriving neuron depends on healthy energy production by the tiny mitochondria within. Cognition, memory, and neuroplasticity use a lot of energy. And all of that energy is manufactured by mitochondria. Here’s the catch… Chronic inflammation is found in conditions like Parkinson’s…and autoimmunity…or chronic Lyme, fibromyalgia, long covid…do you get the picture? Inflammation, for any reason, burdens the mitochondria. And, ironically, one of the main damaging agents inside our cells is the mitochondria themselves. That’s because, even healthy mitochondria produce free radicals…a lot of them. Free radicals cause damage. And both neurons and the mitochondria themselves are vulnerable to the work of energy production. When we’re chronically inflamed, we deplete our antioxidant reserves, which we desperately need to protect our cells and preserve energy production. I’ve learned that I can support better energy production by addressing this problem head-on. By working with herbs that provide precursors for my own native antioxidants, such as glutathione, I can transform my energy. Have you ever thought of these herbs as direct energy reclaimers?
Taking these three herbs daily has made all the difference in how I feel post-exercise. That’s why I am hosting a deep dive into mitochondrial health and energy production in a 2-part workshop with Paul Bergner. And while we wait for class to begin, ping pong anyone? 👉 Learn more and register!​ Yours in Health, Charis Lindrooth BotanicWise |
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BotanicWise was founded by Charis Lindrooth with the intention of providing a forum where plant wisdom can be shared and where like-minded people can connect and build a community to steward land, medicinal plants, and supportive relationships with each other. Inspired by the work of Rosemary Gladstar, David Winston, United Plant Savers, and many internationally acclaimed teachers and organizations in the herbal renaissance, BotanicWise strives to create space for land and plant stewardship, with an inner mission to cultivate alliances between plants and people, and between people and people. We are grateful for all who participate in this expanding green movement that invites perspective on the transformation of modern health and health care in this country.
Hello Reader, Do you still have questions about joining Paul Bergner's upcoming workshop, Reclaiming Energy: A Holistic Approach to Mitochondrial Health? Here are a few answers… Do you offer a payment plan? ✅ Just choose Partial.ly as your payment method at checkout. Payment plans are completely customizable; you choose the payment plan that fits your budget. Is the program really risk-free? ✅ Yes! We offer a 100% “Worth It” guarantee. We are so confident in our programs that we provide a...
Hello Reader, Paul Bergner’s new workshop on energy and mitochondrial vitality starts this week. Let me clarify what this is all about… This workshop is a 2-part series, taught live with replays available afterward. In Part 1, Paul shares recent research on how fatigue, burnout, and chronic inflammation are connected to mitochondrial health. Mitochondria, tiny “powerhouses” of our cells, do far more than generate energy—they shape how we age, how we heal, and how resilient we feel in the face...
Hello Reader, Today, I want to share a potent story by one of my herbal mentors, Paul Bergner… “I've never felt old before, but this is the month I finally got old,” I said to my wife one February, a few months after turning 74. My vision and hearing were declining; I felt unusually tired, couldn’t exercise, and, even more concerning, began to struggle with cognition and focus. And so began a long journey through the depths of severe disease and recovery. Not from aging. I was being slowly...