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09/12/2025

09/12/2025

When sabotage shows up by interfering with my routine, I acknowledge it as enemy energy, not friend energy.
I observe, I adjust, & I push through the barricade that has arrived to detour me from accomplishing my goals!

Aloha!
If you’re new here, I’m Dr. Ashley `Iolani Day owner & founder of Healing Ministry .

The Lion’s Den Maui is a Healing Ministry
& the goal is to educate our world
on how to love itself again.
To know one’s self holistically.
To nourish, repair, heal,
& sustain one’s self
in a balanced & healthy way
through
plant medicine
&
nutrition education,
aromatherapy,
coaching,
counseling,
&
Reiki services.

*Contact for more information for new services & upcoming
Retreat dates.
*I’ve relocated to Wailea in July of 2025 & am excited to offer services through
Lahaina Healing Center
& directly through ZOOM online!
New hours of operation & availability coming soon to Wailea Healing Center
& a specialized spa near you!

*Check out the updates on my website.
🫶🏽Let me know if you love!

08/10/2025

06/05/2025

Scientists at Tarleton State University just dropped some game-changing news. 🌎

Okra, fenugreek, tamarind, and cactus—these humble plants—can remove up to 90% of microplastics from water. 🧪✨

How? Their natural mucilage acts as a non-toxic, eco-friendly coagulant—clumping microplastics together for easy removal.
Unlike synthetic chemicals, this method is safe for people and the planet.

Led by Dr. Rajani Srinivasan, this breakthrough could revolutionize wastewater treatment—especially in places lacking expensive technology.

Turns out, the future of clean water might be growing in your backyard.

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05/10/2025

04/07/2025

02/28/2025

Scientists are debating whether concepts such as memory, consciousness, and communication can be applied beyond the animal kingdom, Zoë Schlanger wrote in our June 2024 issue.

“Consciousness was once seen as belonging solely to humans and a short list of nonhuman animals that clearly act with intention,” Schlanger wrote in an article adapted from her book, “The Light Eaters: How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth.” https://theatln.tc/vBeRw3PB

“Yet seemingly everywhere researchers look, they are finding that there is more to the inner lives of animals than we ever thought possible. Scientists now talk regularly about animal cognition; they study the behaviors of individual animals, and occasionally ascribe personalities to them. Some scientists now posit that plants should likewise be considered intelligent.”

“Not so long ago, treading even lightly in this domain could upend a scientist’s career,” Schlanger continued. The popular 1973 book “The Secret Life of Plants” included real science, but also featured wildly unscientific projection; many scientists were unable to reproduce its claims, Schlanger wrote, causing a decades-long avoidance of plant-behavior studies.

A decade later, a paper by David Rhoades, a zoologist and chemist at the University of Washington, proposed that trees were communicating with one another to defend against a caterpillar infestation. Rhoades was ridiculed by peers; his discovery ended up buried, even as it opened new lines of inquiry.
“Four decades on, the idea that plants might communicate intentionally with one another remains a controversial concept in botany,” Schlanger wrote. Definitions of communication are slippery; intentionality is even harder to show.

The essential question of plant intelligence is “How does something without a brain coordinate a response to stimuli?” Schlanger continued. “How does information about the world get translated into action that benefits the plant? How can the plant sense its world without a centralized place to parse that information?” To learn more, she spoke with scientists studying plant agency, memory, and other avenues of research.

Read more: https://theatln.tc/vBeRw3PB

02/12/2025

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01/31/2025

Destany "Sky" Pete, a high school student from the Shoshone and Paiute Tribes, made a groundbreaking discovery at the 2017 Elko County Science Fair by scientifically proving the cancer-fighting properties of a traditional Native American recipe, chokecherry pudding. Sky noticed her tribe’s health issues were linked to a lack of traditional foods, including toishabui, or chokecherry pudding.

With the help of Dr. Ken Cornell, a biochemistry professor, Sky tested various chokecherry samples on uterine sarcoma cancer cells. Remarkably, the traditional chokecherry pudding, made with crushed chokecherry pits, successfully inhibited cancer cell growth, causing the cells to die within 24 hours.
Sky’s discovery earned her the First Grand Prize at the science fair, beating over 440 projects. She believes modern health problems, like diabetes, are due to the loss of traditional foods. Sky plans to further investigate the pudding’s effects on other types of cancer cells and continues to explore the medicinal value of ancestral remedies, offering hope for natural cancer treatment and traditional medicine.

01/23/2025

A healed man won't chase you, he'll pursue you, and there's a difference in energy. He knows his worth and understands yours. His pursuit is respectful and intentional, filled with genuine care and affection. He approaches relationships with clarity and purpose, never with desperation or insecurity.

A healed man communicates openly and honestly. He values transparency and believes in the power of honest conversations. His words are thoughtful and considerate, aimed at fostering mutual understanding and trust. He listens as much as he speaks, ensuring that both voices are heard and valued.

A healed man embraces his past but doesn't let it define him. He has faced his wounds and learned from them, emerging stronger and wiser. His experiences have shaped him, but they do not control him. He moves forward with a sense of peace and acceptance, ready to build a future free from past burdens.

A healed man supports and encourages your growth. He celebrates your successes and stands by you in your struggles. He sees a relationship as a partnership, where both individuals thrive together. His love is empowering, lifting you up and helping you become the best version of yourself.

A healed man prioritizes emotional and mental well-being. He understands the importance of self-care and balance. He takes responsibility for his actions and emotions, working continuously on personal growth. His emotional maturity allows him to navigate conflicts with grace and patience.

A healed man values commitment and loyalty. He believes in the strength of a lasting partnership and invests fully in the relationship. His dedication is unwavering, and he honors the promises he makes.

He is a reliable and steadfast partner, providing a sense of stability and security, and that makes all the difference in the world..