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Small Habits. Deep Healing. One Cup at a Time.
Dear readers,
What exactly can you expect from these emails landing in your inbox? I've completely revamped my About and Welcome pages to answer precisely that question. I wanted to share these updates directly for those who haven't seen it yet (and even those who have but might appreciate the refresher). Read on to understand the core philosophy that shapes Quiet Acts of Healing.
Live life well ♡,
Mary Ann
Welcome
Quiet Acts of Healing is your space to slow down, support your health naturally, and reconnect with what truly nourishes you, one small habit at a time.
Nearly 90% of healthcare spending goes toward treating disease after it happens. But true healing begins long before that, with the small choices we make every day.
Small daily habits are the compound interest of health.
I’m Mary Ann, a registered nurse, award-winning tea specialist, and lifelong student of nature’s healing. I share practical, evidence-based tips on health, habits, medicinal herbs, and lifestyle.
I’ve spent years in hospitals and learned that real wellness isn’t found in a pill. It’s found in the rhythms of daily life, in how we nourish ourselves, and in how we care for our spirit.
This newsletter combines science-backed insights, medicinal herbal traditions, and nature-based practices to help you feel less stressed and whole again. It’s for anyone tired of quick fixes, endless supplements, and wellness hacks and ready for something slower and more intentional.
Because wellness isn’t something you buy, it’s something you live.
The power of small wellness habits
Small habits, done consistently, are the compound interest of health. Your morning tea, the herbs in your food, and how you move are quiet acts of healing that build vitality over time. It’s a way of being.
Everything is connected—your body, mind, emotions, relationships, and spirit. These are the pillars of health. True healing happens in the small daily choices we make. At Quiet Acts of Healing, I focus on these 1% shifts that lead to lifelong wellness.
When you subscribe, you receive one weekly habit toward natural wellness—one small, meaningful shift at a time in my ✨ 1% Better Mondays series.
At Quiet Acts of Healing, we’re not just sipping tea but creating daily wellness habits. We’re saying no to endless pills, chronic fatigue, and a broken healthcare system.
If you improve your daily habits just 1% each week, in a year, you will have improved by 67%. Small changes yield profound results.
You deserve to feel whole again. Will you join me?
Here’s what you’ll find inside Quiet Acts of Healing:
Herbal Wellness Guidance — Everyday herbs and teas to naturally restore your energy, improve digestion, reduce anxiety, and support emotional balance.
Natural Prevention — Build resilience with nutrition, movement, and plant-based care.
Mind-Body Connection — Your thoughts, emotions, and physical health are all connected.
Nature’s Influence — The healing benefits of plants and nature in daily life.
Subscribe to Quiet Acts of Healing and get weekly research-based guidance.
Why readers subscribe
Every Monday, you receive a ‘1% Better’ tip for a small but powerful health habit that compounds into a better you.
Every Thursday, I focus on a specific remedy. I detail a tea, a medicinal herb, or a natural remedy and tell you why and how it works.
✨ Free subscribers get:
1% Better Mondays — Quick, actionable wellness tips to start your week with intention.
🔓 Paid subscribers unlock:
Full Access — Complete research-based articles every Thursday + full library
Exclusive Guides — Step-by-step herbal guides + printable recipes
Seasonal Favorites — Curated wellness tools delivered quarterly
Turn your inbox into a sanctuary with stories that heal
Pause everything twice a week for the quiet wisdom of a slower, more nourishing life.
If my work has brought you clarity or inspiration, I’d be honored to have your support.
👉 Join me and subscribe today.
Can’t swing it? I offer complimentary subscriptions. Please email me: maryannrollano@substack.com
About my journey
With 40+ years in health and wellness, I bring a unique blend of clinical expertise and holistic wisdom. As a former critical care and emergency nurse (CCRN), educator, and tea business owner, I’ve studied the science and explored ancestral plant-based traditions.
This rare perspective helps me guide you in finding safe, natural options that complement conventional care, so you can feel empowered in every aspect of your healing journey.
I spent years in the ICU, surrounded by ventilators and grief, fighting for lives already slipping away. It broke my heart, but it woke me up. Health shouldn’t begin in crisis. It begins in the quiet: in the tea you sip, the herbs you grow, the daily walks you take.
I left traditional medicine to create a healthy tea business (you can read about it here). I began writing to educate more people. I’ve seen what happens when we ignore our bodies and our spirit.
The truth is, our system isn’t working —60% of Americans now live with chronic illness. One in three relies on multiple prescriptions. This isn’t normal; it’s the cost of a system that treats symptoms rather than root causes.
I was trained in the Western model of crisis care. It saves lives, but it doesn’t teach people how to thrive. Quiet Acts of Healing is here for that.
Genetics matter, but lifestyle and environment shape our health far more than we’ve been taught. And that’s exactly where we begin.
Join me each week for healing stories, practical guidance, and a steady path to balance.
💬 What subscribers are saying
I supported your work because you care, not only about teas, but about people. You obviously put a great deal of work and research into the information that you deliver to us. I have grown to love teas more and expand those that I try through your educational articles. You are more than worth the subscription price!
— Kemira, paid subscriber
I love your writing! I love the energy - always positive - that you include in everything you offer.
—Julie Maloney, Women Reading Aloud
I love the way Mary Ann brings together such depth and understanding of plants and tea and the connections to our health and well-being.
—Sue Senger, The Naturalized Human
I love your publication and always look forward to your thoughtful articles on natural healing. It’s such a beautifully curated space and a joy to read.
—Agy, The Buffalo Herbalist
Ready to begin?
Quiet Acts of Healing is your guide to thrive!
Subscribe now and reclaim your vitality—one cup, one habit, one week at a time.
Disclaimer: Quiet Acts of Healing is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical advice. The FDA does not evaluate herbs, teas, and supplements, which may interact with medications and are not without side effects. Always consult your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or before beginning any new regimen.
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As a specialist doctor I can only endorse what you are saying.
Thank you.