The Role of Intestinal Villi Coating the inner wall of the small intestine are thousands of finger-like projections called villi. Just shy of 1 mm, these microscopic ‘nutrient sponges’ increase the surface area of the intestines 30-fold with a velvety texture, not unlike the
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A Winter’s Solstice
Every year at the time of the winter solstice, I have felt a strong pull to anchor in, get quiet, be present and state a personal intention. The rest of the year alway feels shaped by this moment in time. In my own small way it is a chance for me to plant my own […]