Making Wellness Fun

Biodynamics and Grapes

I have been blessed to take several little vacations this summer.  My husband and I went to Napa Valley over the weekend to attend a Benefit.  We happened to visit Grgich Hills Winery while we were there.  I was very interested in the way they grow their grapes.  They had already been farming organically since 2000, and in 2006 they converted all of their acreage to biodynamic farming as well. 

Rudolf Steiner, an Austrian scientist, developed anthrosophy-a theory of spiritual science that takes a spiritual view of the relationship between human beings and the cosmos but with an emphasis on knowing, not faith-and biodynamics developed as the agricultural facet of that. 

Biodynamic farming goes further than organic farming by looking at the forces of nature, not just substances added or not added to the soil.  Biodynamics also uses much smaller quantities of natural preparations, similar to homeopathic medicine principles. The biodynamic preparations include things like yarrow, ground quartz, chamomile, and stinging nettle tea.  The winery also uses the cycles of the moon to determine when to plant, prune, water and harvest for optimum grapes.

What an honorable way to work with Mother Nature and do business!

How was the wine you ask?  Delicious!

Until next time.  To your Health and Joy!  Blessings, Miluna

When is Your Vacation?

When is your vacation?  What do you mean you are not taking one?  Why not?  Do yourself a favor and schedule a few days off, even a long weekend off.  It will do your body and mind and emotions a world of good.  You will come back fresher and with new ideas.

Fifty percent of Americans don't take vacations.  Here are some facts from the New York Times:  A Families and Work Institute study found that overworked employees are more likely to make mistakes, to be angry at their employers and at colleagues who do not work as hard. These employees are also more likely to have higher stress levels, experience symptoms of clinical depression, report poorer health and neglect themselves.

I take time away from home because as an entrepreneur, I work out of my home a lot.  I feel a need to achieve in my home office.  It is necessary for me to be in a new environment.

Last week I went out to the desert to a hot springs.  By myself. Yes, it was 109 degrees.  Yes, the water was very warm.  Yes, it was incredible.  Native American land. Very few tourists.  No telephone, no television, and my cell phone had no signal.  I can't tell you had good I felt.  How relaxed.  How healing the waters were. It helped me tremendously on my own healing journey.

Give yourself the gift of some time off.  Are you getting out your calendars?  Promise?

I wish you abundant health and blessings.  Until next time, Miluna