When thinking about toxins and health, we often consider what goes into our body, but we sometimes forget that it is equally important to monitor what is on us and around us. We consider our homes a safe space, but we may overlook common pollutants that could harm us over time with repeated … [Read more...] about How to create a non toxic environment
Cucumber Salad ~ cooling for those hot summer days
Traditional Chinese Medicine is a fully integrative & holistic way of viewing the body. It includes Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, TuiNa Massage, Lifestyle and Nutrition! Food is an integral part of TCM and one of the medicine's most important tools for healing. In … [Read more...] about Cucumber Salad ~ cooling for those hot summer days
Aura Awakening Radio Podcast with Alyzza Alvarez & Monica Mae Leibson: How mental health can heal the body & learning about our inner pharmacy
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Z823YxSNkOIQkCrTYcVMc From the moment I met Alyssa, I was excited to do this podcast! She's a certified Whole Life Healing Couch & Registered Yoga Teacher. Her mission is "To inspired healing for the younger generation through through mindfulness, empowered … [Read more...] about Aura Awakening Radio Podcast with Alyzza Alvarez & Monica Mae Leibson: How mental health can heal the body & learning about our inner pharmacy
TCM tea recipes to treat the common cold
These recipes are from one of my favorite books "The Tao of Nutrition" by Cathy McNease, Master Herbalist. Cathy taught all of the herbal courses at the school I attended, the Santa Barbara College of Oriental Medicine. These treatments are for your information but don't forget it's best to be … [Read more...] about TCM tea recipes to treat the common cold
Stress & The Five Elements of Chinese Medicine
Based on my experience as an acupuncturist treating patients during the pandemic, I can say with confidence that we all have experienced high amounts of stress. We have had to make vast changes, adapt to new circumstances, and even overcome fears and trauma reactions to the uncertainty in our … [Read more...] about Stress & The Five Elements of Chinese Medicine
Yummy Healthy Sweet Potato Bread!
I scoured the internet for a low sugar sweet potato bread recipe with no flour - and this one is a keeper! My daughter and I made it - It is easy because it is all mixed in the food processor and goes straight to the bread pan! … [Read more...] about Yummy Healthy Sweet Potato Bread!