One of my favorites! Great as a side dish or, add protein for a main entree! Snap Pea and Fennel Salad 6 cups thinly sliced sugar snap peas, ends trimmed and string removed 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil ½ cup thinly shaved fresh fennel 2/3 cup roasted salted pistachios or other … [Read more...] about Snap Pea and Fennel Salad with Tangy Lemon Vinaigrette
Acupuncture can Help with Digestion Problems
We often have patients come into clinic with multiple concerns. Digestion issues are frequently part of a complex of symptoms. Many erroneously think acupuncture is only used for pain. Chinese medicine however, is a full body medicine and can help improve digestion by gently supporting the body to … [Read more...] about Acupuncture can Help with Digestion Problems
Acupuncture for Cancer Support
The side effects of chemotherapy and/or radiation can leave a person feeling completely depleted emotionally and physically. In addition, the side effects are different for everyone depending on the type of treatment and a person’s baseline strength. In the clinic, we see a significant number of … [Read more...] about Acupuncture for Cancer Support
Eating for Health in the Summer
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), eating according to the seasons is the best way to keep our bodies in balance. Summer is the season that most affects the energy of our heart and small intestines. It is the Fire element which is strong, energetic and in most areas of the world, is … [Read more...] about Eating for Health in the Summer
Pantry Staples to Keep on Hand During the Winter Months
When temperatures drop to freezing outside, running to the grocery store can quickly fall to the bottom of your to-do list. When that happens, you want to be confident that you can create a few healthy meals with what you already have on hand. During the winter months, you want to … [Read more...] about Pantry Staples to Keep on Hand During the Winter Months
When the healer needs to health thyself!
I want to preface this blog post with a disclaimer: I believe that Western medicine is the best in the world for diagnostics and emergency medical treatment. As a practitioner of Chinese medicine, we have our own diagnostic tools, but we don’t take x-rays, blood work, CT scans, and other … [Read more...] about When the healer needs to health thyself!