How It All Began:
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The Adventure begins
Embracing Wellness Through Cyprus’ Wisdom
By Peter, Founder of WILD & WHOLE
It started with a wilted nettle.
I was about to banish it from my Cypriot garden when my neighbor Elena laughed and shouted, “This heals more than any pill!” She showed me how her family has brewed nettle tea for generations to fight spring fatigue – a remedy now backed by science for its iron-rich magic.
That moment sparked WILD & WHOLE. Not just theory – but an adventure we’ll share.
Three Instant Wellness Hacks from Cyprus’ Treasure Chest
1. ☀️ Sun-Bathing Like the Cypriots
What I Learned:
- Morning sun (before 10 AM) regulates sleep rhythms – for you and your pet.
- Cypriot trick: 15 minutes of sunlight with bare feet on natural ground.
Your Challenge:
Tomorrow before 10 AM: Phone off, coffee can wait – soak up 15 minutes of sun for your cortisol!
2. 🌿 Herb Oil for Everyone
Recipe (2-week supply):
- Ingredients: 100 ml olive oil, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp mastic resin (from a Cypriot village shop).
- Method: Warm oil in a double boiler, add herbs, steep for 10 minutes, then strain.
For You:
- 1 tsp in salads → digestion booster.
For Your Dog: - 1 tsp over food → shiny coat.
3. 🐕 Animal Mindfulness
Observations from a Cypriot Street Cat:
- She doesn’t rush.
- She naps when tired.
- She ignores Instagram. 😉
Challenge: Live one day like your pet – no clock, no to-do list.
Start Your WILD & WHOLE Adventure
🗓️ 7-Day Plan for More Joy:
| Day | Task |
|---|---|
| 1–2 | 15 min morning sun (bring your dog!) |
| 3–4 | Try nettle tea |
| 5–6 | Make your herb oil |
| 7 | Live like an animal → Tell us below! |
Coming Next:
- 🐴 “Healing with Donkeys”: How hikes in Cyprus’ Karpaz Mountains melt stress.
- 🌱 “Grandma’s Pharmacy”: Forgotten healing plants of Cyprus – including pet-safe doses.
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“Health isn’t a marathon – it’s a stroll through sunlit olive groves. 🐾”
Peter, Founder of WILD & WHOLE
