"What’s a Spring Tonic? The early settlers were firm believers in the restorative powers of early spring greens! Dandelion leaves, ramps, stewed rhubarb, boiled sassafras, wild strawberries, and young tender greens stimulated the digestion and strengthened the body after a long winter. Learn more..."  Join Rob as he discusses springtime sleeping with the peepers, power cycling with your computers, spring tonics, and how winter used to mean "lean" times before the spring season. Rob also discusses his experience with fasting, fermented foods and supplementation to rejuvenate and rebuild his own gut biome after years of neglect and abuse of food and alcohol. Also...discover the origin of the phrase “burning the candle at both ends”!  A frog leaps out across the lawn,  And crouches there—all heavy and alone,  And like a blossom, pale and over-blown,  Once more the moon turns dim against the dawn.  –Djuna Barnes (1892–1982)  What's your experience with fasting and spring tonics? Let us know in the group chat!  Telegram Group Chat - https://t.me/allaroundgrowth ~Connect on social media!  Twitter - https://twitter.com/allaroundgrowth Flote - https://flote.app/allaroundgrowth Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/allaroundgrowth Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/allaroundgrowth ~  Subscribe to the All Around Growth Podcast Telegram Channel for show updates ONLY:    https://t.me/allaroundgrowthpodcast  ~Follow this link to ALL EPISODES   ~ How To Leave a Rating & Review in Apple Podcast AppThis really *does* affect the algorithm......as of recording in March 2022 - I would invite you to do this!The podcast game is changing - help us with a rating and review!~Have a Question or any feedback for Rob?Send me an email at allaroundgrowth@gmail.com~Discussion Links:March 24, 2022Spring TonicsWhat’s a Spring Tonic? The early settlers were firm believers in the restorative powers of early spring greens! Dandelion leaves, ramps, stewed rhubarb, boiled sassafras, wild strawberries, and young tender greens stimulated the digestion and strengthened the body after a long winter. Learn more.Yoder's Good Health Recipe Center for Functional Medicine - Cleveland ClinicSupport the showBecome a Patreon of the Show! ➡️ patreon.com/allaroundgrowth