Rewilded Wellness

The Dirt on Humic Supplements: A Rewilded Perspective

Do You Really Need Those Spendy Humic/Fulvic Supplements? My Rewilding Journey

Scrolling through my social media lately, I couldn't help but notice the explosion of trendy humic and fulvic acid supplements promising everything from gut healing to cellular repair. With price tags often starting at $30-40+ per bottle, I had to wonder: are we paying premium prices for something our ancestors got for free?

What Are These Magic Dirt Molecules?

Humic and fulvic acids are complex compounds created when bacteria break down plant matter in soil. They're essentially the "communication network" of healthy soil - helping nutrients move between plants, bacteria, and fungi in that rich underground ecosystem we rarely think about.

Our ancestors consumed these compounds daily through unwashed vegetables, drinking from springs, and their generally closer relationship with the earth. Today, with our filtered water and triple-washed produce, we've ...

# Episode 198: Spring Rewilding & What If the Root Cause Is...

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Hello, my friends! I hope you're all enjoying spring now that we're in the midst of it. The plants are truly emerging from their winter rest, and by now I bet most of you have as well. I've been savoring the spring—it has been such a joy to re-witness all the plants in full bloom.

This weekend, I spent time on a little off-grid plant immersion, embarking on an epic barefoot hike with my dear friend (and foraging mentor) Ian. Together, we discovered an abundance of wild edibles, both familiar favorites and exciting new finds.

We came across an amazing patch of ramps—so plentiful! The wood nettles are already coming in, and we gathered a bunch of stinging nettles along with two varieties of horsetail.

I've been incorporating wild greens into my meals every day. Even my kids are getting more excited about them—my 16-year-old was thrilled to discover that I ca...

POV: Mineral Balancing & Spring Ephemerals 

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 Spring Ephemerals - Nature's Time-Limited Gift
- Spring ephemerals are the first plants to emerge and flower in early spring
- They operate in a brief window before deciduous trees leaf out and block sunlight
- Complete their entire life cycle in just a few weeks, then store energy in bulbs/roots for next year
- Provide critical early-season support for pollinators when few other plants are available

Spotlight on Spring Beauty (Claytonia virginica)
- A delicate spring ephemeral native to eastern woodlands
- Edible plant with small white-to-pink flowers
- Can be used medicinally as a flower essence
- Available only for a brief viewing/foraging window

Seasonal Symbolism & Wellness Connection
- Transition from winter (introspective) to spring (active) mirrors our personal energy shifts
- Spring corresponds with liver/gallbladder support in natural healing traditions
- Spring plants naturally assist w...