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Valentine’s day is a celebration of the love we have for those we hold dear; our significant other, our family, our relatives, and our friends. Since antiquity, and in the modern-day, love has been associated with the heart, and although many ancient cultures understood why, it is only recently that modern research has uncovered the perceptive and communicative capabilities of the human heart.
The electromagnetic signals that trigger the contraction and relaxation of the heart muscle, also create a rhythmic electromagnetic field, which influences every bodily cell and also extends three feet away from the body in all directions, enabling what modern researchers have dubbed biomagnetic communication.
The energetically perceptive and empathic abilities of the heart's electromagnetic field are paramount to the connection and bond that we form with others. If Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love, then it is by default also a celebration of the physical heart.
Although there are many herbs that are specific to or have affinities for the heart, from a holistic perspective, adaptogens fit perfectly into the theme of heart health and Valentine’s Day. Through their support of the adrenal glands and the greater endocrine cascade, they encourage the body to transition back into a parasympathetic stage, while promoting recovery and restoration, as well as supporting vital organs such as the heart, liver, and kidneys.
Below you will find one of my all-time favorite classic dessert recipes, with two well-known adaptogens for adrenal support incorporated into it in the spirit of promoting the health of our love sensory organ. Despite the relatively small amounts of medicinal herbs in this recipe, enjoying this Ashwagandha-Reishi Créme Brûlée on a romantic evening could have medicinal benefits. As we learn from Matthew Wood and his practice of ‘nudge-opathy’, even a small amount of herbal remedy can aid the body. Enjoy!
The electromagnetic signals that trigger the contraction and relaxation of the heart muscle, also create a rhythmic electromagnetic field, which influences every bodily cell and also extends three feet away from the body in all directions, enabling what modern researchers have dubbed biomagnetic communication.
The energetically perceptive and empathic abilities of the heart's electromagnetic field are paramount to the connection and bond that we form with others. If Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love, then it is by default also a celebration of the physical heart.
Although there are many herbs that are specific to or have affinities for the heart, from a holistic perspective, adaptogens fit perfectly into the theme of heart health and Valentine’s Day. Through their support of the adrenal glands and the greater endocrine cascade, they encourage the body to transition back into a parasympathetic stage, while promoting recovery and restoration, as well as supporting vital organs such as the heart, liver, and kidneys.
Below you will find one of my all-time favorite classic dessert recipes, with two well-known adaptogens for adrenal support incorporated into it in the spirit of promoting the health of our love sensory organ. Despite the relatively small amounts of medicinal herbs in this recipe, enjoying this Ashwagandha-Reishi Créme Brûlée on a romantic evening could have medicinal benefits. As we learn from Matthew Wood and his practice of ‘nudge-opathy’, even a small amount of herbal remedy can aid the body. Enjoy!
Ashwagandha-Reishi Crème Brûlée
As always make sure to forage for plants away from roads and pollution as much as possible. Never overharvest any plant, as they are of course not only here for our enjoyment, but also here for the insects, bees, and birds. Have fun out there!
References
- Shaffer, Fred, Rollin McCraty, and Christopher L. Zerr. “A Healthy Heart Is Not a Metronome: An Integrative Review of the Heart’s Anatomy and Heart Rate Variability.” Frontiers in Psychology 5 (September 30, 2014). https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2014.01040.
- “Chapter 06: Energetic Communication | HeartMath Institute.” Accessed June 2, 2021. https://www.heartmath.org/research/science-of-the-heart/energetic-communication/.
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