Welcome to Mestengo Books, a gathering place for my work.

Mustang is a popular online moniker because it speaks to strength and endurance. It’s a good symbol for me because it characterizes my nature: untamed; need for freedom of movement; strength and endurance. Mustangs have survived the wilds of the Americas since the Spanish first brought them here, making them, by nature, a hardy breed.

The word mestengo has a neat history: its origin is from 16^th century Spanish (according to Wikipedia) and translates to wild, stray, ownerless. I knew the moment I read it I’d found the right name. Anyone who knows me can certainly attest to the fact that I am, without a doubt, una mestenga.

Denise Thunderhawk, Author Untamed

I’ve written and published over 65 articles (most were published in an alternative health newsletter and no longer available publicly) and 4 books (1 published but currently inactive, 1 retired, 2 waiting in the wings gathering dust). 

Published Books – currently UNAVAILABLE (but may be found used online)

Nonfiction: The 5-Element Guide to Healing with Whole Foods: Discover Your Unique Nutritional Needs Using Ancient Medicine in Modern Life (Lulu Press Inc., 2016)

Here are a few of my articles still available online (other sites are now closed down,  renamed, or not found):

Trade Journal: Qi: The Journal of Traditional Eastern Health and Fitness  at qi-journal.com:

• • Nutrition: The Qi of Life. Summer and Fall editions, 2016.
  • The Heart of the Matter: In Chinese medicine, strong Heart Qi/Blood and the expression of Joy bring about true cardiovascular health. Vol. 29, number 2, Summer 2019 edition.

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