Cedar Moon Wellness

02/12/2026

This aromatic simmer pot offers a quiet way to welcome plant wisdom into your day. Each ingredient is intended to soften the edges, uplift mood, and encourage a calm, focused presence.

02/12/2026

AMERICAN SKULLCAP (Scutellaria lateriflora) 🌿
If your nervous system feels wired, overstimulated, or like you can’t “come down” after hearing heavy things… this herb is a classic.

Skullcap is known as a “nervine”—traditionally used to support the nervous system when you feel:
✨ racing thoughts / spiraling
✨ tired-but-wired
✨ tense jaw/shoulders
✨ overstimulation & irritability
✨ trouble unwinding at night

How to use:
☕ Tea: 1–2 tsp dried skullcap per cup, steep 10–15 min
💧 Tincture: follow label (start low; you can repeat later)
🕯️ Timing: evening, after a stressful day, or 30–60 min before bed

Quick reminder: Regulation first. Then information. Your body deserves to feel safe while you process.

Safety note: If pregnant/nursing, have liver concerns, or take sedatives/anxiety meds, check with a clinician first. Educational only—not medical advice.

02/12/2026

Create a sunflower circle.
Leave an entrance.
In 10 weeks, you’ll have a living outdoor room taller than you.

Pollinators love it.
Kids love it.
You barely have to try.

SETUP:

• 6–8 ft circle for small space
• 8–10 ft if adding furniture
• Loosen soil in a 12-inch band, add compost
• Leave a 2–3 ft doorway
• Plant seeds 8–12 inches apart

VARIETIES THAT WORK:

• ‘Mammoth Grey Stripe’ — tall and dramatic
• ‘Kong’ — extra height, thick coverage
• ‘Autumn Beauty’ — multi-color blooms

QUICK FIXES:

• Protect from squirrels early
• Inspect for wasps
• Shake out spiders
• Skip dusk watering

A handful of seeds.
A summer hideout made of sunlight.

02/12/2026

Fulvic acid is a natural, yellow-brown colored organic compound formed by the breakdown of plant and animal materials by microorganisms in soil, peat, and water. It is a key component of humus (soil organic matter) and is highly valued for its ability to dissolve minerals and improve nutrient absorption in both plants and humans. New research is showing fulvic acid has the ability to induce cancer cell death within just 14 hours. The exact mechanisms are still being researched and appear to vary depending on the type of cancer cells.

🗂️Key mechanisms identified in preclinical research include:

📑Induction of Apoptosis (Programmed Cell Death): Fulvic acid has been shown to induce apoptosis in various cancer cell lines, including ovarian, liver, lung, and breast cancer cells. This process involves a cascade of intracellular events, such as the reduction of anti-apoptotic proteins (like Bcl-2) and DNA fragmentation, leading to the self-destruction of cancerous cells.

📑Inhibition of Proliferation and Metastasis: It suppresses the growth, migration, and invasion of cancer cells, which are key aspects of tumor progression and metastasis.

📑Immune System Modulation: Fulvic acid may enhance the immune response against cancer. It can stimulate immune cells, such as macrophages, to produce anti-cancer mediators like nitric oxide (NO) and reactive oxygen species (ROS), which can then induce apoptosis in nearby cancer cells.

📑Regulation of Specific Genes and Pathways:

🗒️In ovarian cancer cells, fulvic acid upregulates the expression of the gene CYP1A1, which is believed to act as a tumor suppressor in this context.

🗒️In non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) studies, it inhibits the COX-2/PGE2/EP4 signaling pathway, which is critical for tumor growth and metastasis.

📑Antioxidant and Pro-oxidant Effects: Fulvic acid exhibits a dual effect, acting as an antioxidant to protect healthy cells from oxidative stress while potentially inducing oxidative stress (ROS production) in cancer cells to trigger their death.

02/12/2026

🍊✨ 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗰𝘂𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗲𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰! Spiced orange tea with cinnamon, cloves & honey is the cozy drink your chilly days have been waiting for. See comments for the full recipe! 🍵🔥

02/12/2026

It’s funny how many “weeds” are actually food once you learn what you’re looking at 🌿
I keep a few of these around on purpose now—especially in early spring when the garden beds are still waking up.

Before you pick:

Only harvest from spots that haven’t been sprayed (no lawn chemicals, no roadside runoff, no “mystery treatment” from past years).

Avoid areas pets use a lot.

Positive ID matters. If you’re not 100% sure, skip it.

Rinse well, and I prefer the young, tender growth for eating.

Common edible backyard plants (USA/Canada):

Purslane: crunchy, slightly tangy. Great tossed into salads or stirred into eggs at the end.

Lamb’s quarters: tastes like mild spinach when cooked. I sauté it with garlic like greens.

Chickweed: soft, mild, and easy in salads or on sandwiches.

Plantain (broadleaf/narrowleaf): young leaves are best cooked; older leaves get stringy.

Wood sorrel: lemony bite. I use a few leaves as a garnish (small amounts).

Clover: young leaves and blossoms can be added to salads or steeped for a simple tea.

Dandelion: young leaves before it flowers are least bitter; great sautéed with a little salt.

Wild violets: flowers and leaves are a pretty salad add-in.

Pigweed (amaranth): young leaves cook down like greens.

If you want to start simple, pick one plant, learn it well, and try it one way (salad for tender ones, sauté for tougher greens). 🥗

Which of these do you already see popping up in your yard right now?

02/12/2026

These cottage cheese wraps are soft, flexible, and packed with over 12g of protein! No flour, no fuss — just blend, bake, and roll. So versatile! 🍕 Recipe: https://myketoplate.com/cottage-cheese-wraps/

02/12/2026

Dry, rough heels? Let’s fix that in 10 minutes at home 👇

✨ 3-Ingredient Foot Scrub

You need:
• 1/2 Cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 Cup olive oil or coconut oil
• 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:
1️⃣ Soak feet in warm water for 5 minutes (this softens thick skin).
2️⃣ Mix sugar + oil first until it looks like wet sand.
3️⃣ Add lemon juice and stir.
4️⃣ Massage onto damp-dry feet for 2–3 minutes per foot using firm circular motions (focus on heels).
5️⃣ Rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry.

Pro tip: Don’t apply on dripping-wet feet or the sugar will dissolve too fast.

Do this once or twice a week and watch the difference 🤍 Save this for your next self-care night.

02/12/2026

Want to boost cleaning power naturally? Upgrade your batch like this 👇

✨ Enhanced Version:
Add to the base recipe:
• 1 cup baking soda (extra deodorizing)
• 1 cup oxygen bleach powder (for brighter whites)
• 15–20 drops essential oil (lavender or lemon for natural scent)

Pro Tips:
✔ Add powder directly into the drum before clothes.
✔ If washing in cold water, dissolve 1–2 tbsp powder in 1 cup hot water first.
✔ Add 1/2 cup white vinegar to the rinse cycle for soft, residue-free clothes.

This combo saves money, reduces plastic waste, and keeps your laundry chemical-light 💚
Save this for your next refill day.

02/11/2026

https://www.westonaprice.org/healthy-sloppy-joes/

By Brittney Stalvey

02/11/2026

02/11/2026

A big thing I harp on with my patients is doing Vit D all wrong. I HATE to see people waste money on suboptimal supplements and crap sourced vitamins, but even more importantly, is changing the way we have been taught to think about these vitamins and essential nutrients.

In pharmacy school, it was beat into our heads that we needed to put everyone over 40 on a calcium supplement to prevent osteoporosis. Very little was mentioned about Vit D, Magnesium, or Vit K2. This came from the direction of the American Heart Association. Unfortunately, what we actually saw out in practice (in women especially) was all these women on a Calcium supplement (not that they aren't warranted in certain cases) yet skyrocketing cases of osteoporosis. Make it make sense. On top of that, cardiovascular issues, even with all the drugs and products we had at our disposal, was still on the rise.

Why? Because calcium was not the cure all for bone density. And that calcium, without proper Vit D, K2, and magnesium levels, went straight into the bloodstream and decided to hang out there, virtually calcifying the arteries and veins. Then, in the body's attempt to fix the problem, it releases cholesterol to go to the site and it inadvertently gets stuck there and forever blamed for the blockage it creates.

It's been my experience that we are all over calcified. Hair mineral testing has confirmed it, especially in those that have diets riddled with grains and processed foods that are fortified with calcium already. Too much calcium will block receptor sites for Magnesium, causing a subclinical deficiency as well, and we already know most adults are magnesium deficient. What we need is to help push calcium we consume to the places we need it most- our bones and teeth. To do this we need Vit D. For Vit D to work properly and help navigate the calcium, we need Vit K2 and Magnesium.

Genetics do also play a role. I personally have a few genetic mutations that do not allow for really good conversion of sunlight to Vit D, warranting a supplement. I also have low bone turnover, which is a genetic issue where bone cell death happens faster than bone cell birth. This is not the case for everyone, but 2000 units of Vit D3 doesn't cut it for me. This is where a one size fits all approach just won't work. Some of you really only need the sun and some magnesium. But for many, if D levels on bloodwork show low or low side of normal, we not only need to be supplementing, getting more sunlight, but making sure Vit k2 and Magnesium are part of the equation.

A good rule of thumb is 2000 to 4000 units of D3 a day, plus 90 mcg of K2 taken in the morning. Magnesium Glycinate 400 mg or topical Magnesium Chloride (our Magnesium Butter) which is about 300 mg topically at bedtime per nickel sized amount. I lean towards topical because oral magnesium can lead to loose stools in many. But mag glycinate is my preferred oral form. I choose to do calcium through dietary sources. Mainly dark leafy greens and fish.
If your doctor insists on a prescription D3, you can't just do that alone and expect lasting effective results. Yes, your D blood levels will come up, but will it be effective and efficient in doing the job it was designed to do?

I'll link my online dispensary plan for Osteoporosis Prevention here and there is a handout attached that gives a lot of great information on diet and lifestyle modifications to help as well:
https://us.fullscript.com/plans/mholmes1690814678-osteoporosis-prevention-protocol

You can find our Topical Magnesium Butter here: www.pharmhousefm.com/s/shop