This is Part 1 of 2 laying the groundwork for food as medicine. Part 2 is the recipe for turmeric, ginger, garlic and noodle soup. I did my first FB Live in the Kitchen with my husband Kevin today---we had such a blast together! I shared the ingredients for a nourishing, warming, restorative soup … [Read more...] about Food As Medicine: Yin and Yang Theory, Thermal Nature of Food and the Five Flavors Part 1
Complimentary tele-health visits from our office to you!
As we all navigate this uncharted territory together, we can be certain of a few things: Our usual routine of self-care and support will most probably go by the wayside! We are going to feel a wide range of emotions – they may change minute to minute. We may be uncertain of how to stay … [Read more...] about Complimentary tele-health visits from our office to you!
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What’s Your Favorite Wintertime Activity? There’s still time to take advantage of the winter season before the cold, snow and ice is gone for good. Not a fan? Take heart: Spring begins on March 20! Winter is a time for me to "hunker down" and enjoy the beauty of freshly … [Read more...] about Ask the practitioner
Amazing Acupuncture! Good for what ails you!
Imagine that someone tells you that there is a type of medicine that can proactively help support your body in healing itself. In addition, this type of medicine can prevent illness from occurring. Imagine being told that you will feel better and build a foundation of health and … [Read more...] about Amazing Acupuncture! Good for what ails you!
The Scoop on Inflammation and Heat
When we think of inflammation, we often think of localized pain somewhere in the body. An injury, for example, can elicit an acute inflammatory response. In addition, inflammation may be systemic and manifest in various parts of the body. Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture has its own … [Read more...] about The Scoop on Inflammation and Heat
Making Friends with Our Emotions: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective
As acupuncturists, we spend time with our clients not only to assess their physical symptoms but also to understand their emotional landscape. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), emotions are an essential part of the diagnostic process. Emotions impact our physical health, and in turn, our … [Read more...] about Making Friends with Our Emotions: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective
