This soup is as vibrant as Spring! Chewy barley, crisp asparagus and peas are nestled in a broth packed with umami-rich soy sauce and miso. Punches of fresh ginger and vinegar give this soup a “pop” of flavor. Feel free to swap in other vegetables like leeks and hearty greens or sliced turnips and … [Read more...] about Spring Has Sprung Barley Soup
Clean Green Soup Recipe
MAKES 6 SERVINGS • PREP TIME: 15 minutes • COOK TIME: 20 minutes Spring is a time for Green - Grass is growing, the leaves are sprouting and green vegetables are starting to become more abundant. our body benefits from the nourishment of greens! Greens are a great support for the Liver and for … [Read more...] about Clean Green Soup Recipe
Mindfulness: The Missing Piece
During 12 years of practicing acupuncture, I have counselled hundreds of people on the importance of healthy diet, supplements and exercise as a means of creating and maintaining wellness. Chinese medicine is not just acupuncture alone, but rather includes a large part of participation of the … [Read more...] about Mindfulness: The Missing Piece
Supporting your Health in Autumn
Summer is fading out as cooler temperatures are presenting us with the beauty of changing leaves to oranges and reds. Autumn in Chinese medicine is the season related to the Lungs, so it’s prudent to pay attention to our health. Typically, this time of year we see an increase of patients coming in … [Read more...] about Supporting your Health in Autumn
These Hormones Are A Changing: How Acupuncture Can Manage Perimenopause/Menopause
Anyone else burning up?!?! I should get a t-shirt with this printed on it. It all started 4 years ago at the age of 46. Out of nowhere, constant hot flashes all day for a week in the dead of July. Then they were gone as quickly as their onset. … [Read more...] about These Hormones Are A Changing: How Acupuncture Can Manage Perimenopause/Menopause
Hormone Balancing Summer Salad
(Recipe credited to Tiina Lemmik) Here’s an easy, healthy salad loaded with a bounty of hormone balancing vegetables and herbs like chickpeas, basil and mint to keep you cool on these steamy July days. And the best part: no cooking required! Take a look at how these ingredients support healthy … [Read more...] about Hormone Balancing Summer Salad