In the Shade of the Silver Poplars

SILVER POPLARS BLOG

Straight-to-the-point articles | Recipes | Lecture takeaways | Herb spotlights | Homemade remedies

Grounding

Some of the science behind touching dirt to heal you. When you tell someone to demonstrate taking a step they’ll usually jut one foot...

Evelyn M. Sweno

Aug 205 min read

Choosing Boredom

[Environment and foods for cognitive restoration] “Brain rot” was chosen as the word of the year, describing the American culture’s...

Evelyn M. Sweno

Aug 64 min read

HAIR & SCALP 3 | Foods for hair strength and skin conditions

[This post contains foods that best support hair and skin health] Just like any other healthy lifestyle change, choosing foods that...

Evelyn M. Sweno

Jun 113 min read

HAIR & SCALP 2 | Shampoo and conditioner substitutes

Eggs, vinegar, clay, tea, rice water, this cleans your hair? Yes it does! And these things don't weaken the hair strands as they’re being...

Evelyn M. Sweno

Jun 45 min read

HAIR & SCALP 1 | Mindset Change

Maybe you think giving up shampoo and conditioner will leave your hair greasy, tangled, and full of dry ends all the time? It doesn’t, I...

Evelyn M. Sweno

May 286 min read

ACTIVATED CHARCOAL

When an organic, high carbon material like untreated wood or coconut shell is burned in a clean environment it oxidizes, parts of the...

Evelyn M. Sweno

Apr 232 min read

DANDELION

“...Sadly, dandelion is not celebrated by all—due to its penchant to grow and blossom wherever it darn well pleases, it is loathed and...

Evelyn M. Sweno

Apr 94 min read

Heal bruises, stop inflammation, break up scar tissue.

Heal bruises & stop inflammation: Bruising is pretty much internal bleeding, you got whacked so hard that muscle cells and blood vessels...

Evelyn M. Sweno

Mar 273 min read

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR | If you can’t digest minerals they’re not being used.

Apple cider vinegar is very common for fighting colds. It kills off bacteria that causes sore throats and an upset stomach, and dries up...

Evelyn M. Sweno

Mar 122 min read

HERBAL SLEEP PILLOWS

Herbal sleep pillows (or dream pillows), whether you sew them by hand or just tie up the dry herbs in a sock, help a lot if you have...

Evelyn M. Sweno

Feb 262 min read

The Gut Connection to Depression.

The first thing I need to say is that your depression is not your fault. Loss, spiritual attack, and stressful situations aren’t under...

Evelyn M. Sweno

Feb 123 min read

COLD SHOCK

When you plunge yourself into cold water, two things happen. 1) Cold shock; you gasp for air, your heart starts beating like crazy and...

Evelyn M. Sweno

Jan 294 min read

CHAMOMILE

[This post covers the benefits of using Chamomile for digestive, skin, and anxiety troubles- and explains the most common ways to use it....

Evelyn M. Sweno

Jan 153 min read

SUNSHINE FOR HEALTH | What's affected when we're lacking natural Vitamin D

[This post gives examples of how many functions in our bodies are affected by a lack of sunlight. YT video linked at the end] Vitamin D...

Evelyn M. Sweno

Jan 13 min read

CELTIC SEA SALT

[This post covers how your body requires certain minerals for your cells to actually be able to absorb the water you drink, and what...

Evelyn M. Sweno

Dec 18, 20243 min read

REBOUNDING

[This post covers how rebounding on a trampoline builds muscle, strengthens bone, circulates our lymphatic system, improves our immune...

Evelyn M. Sweno

Dec 11, 20243 min read

SLEEP HYGIENE | Changes for When You Can't Fall Asleep

[ This post is for people who struggle with trying to fall asleep, it goes hand-in-hand with the post Sunshine for Sleep , and covers...

Evelyn M. Sweno

Dec 11, 20243 min read

SUNSHINE FOR SLEEP | Circadian rhythm, energy & anxiety

[This post covers Melatonin and Serotonin production & disruption, sleep habit, and the effect of natural vs. artificial light sources]...

Evelyn M. Sweno

Dec 9, 20244 min read

In the Shade of the Silver Poplars provides content of general nature that is designed for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice, or delay in seeking it, because of something you have read here. Do your own research, consult your own sources, make healthy choices.