Pumpkins (nan gua in Chinese) correspond to the Earth element in Chinese medicine, which represents the digestive system. They are the perfect vegetable to eat as the weather changes and cold/flu season begins. Pumpkin is considered warming and deeply nourishing to the body. Pumpkin is so gentle … [Read more...] about Fall Healthy Pumpkin Pie Recipe
How to create a non toxic environment
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, I can say with confidence that most of us are experiencing 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 lives. Each of us is unique, and we … [Read more...] about Stress & The Five Elements of Chinese Medicine
