Immune Broth: makes about 4 quarts | prep time: 15 minutes | cook time: 90 minutes Whether you’re under the weather or just looking for an immunity boost, this is a great go-to broth. Here I introduce you to burdock root. It’s loaded with potassium, iron, magnesium, and ever-important zinc. In … [Read more...] about Immune Broth
Honoring the season of winter in body, mind, and spirit
It is winter in Michigan and we are awaiting a winter storm. It will be cold, with a dark sky & a blanket of ivory over everything. In Chinese Medicine, wintertime reflects the Kidney energy, which is the body's deepest and most vital energy source. The Kidney energy is thought of as our … [Read more...] about Honoring the season of winter in body, mind, and spirit
Tips for Avoiding Colds and Flu
It’s that time of year again! That time where EVERYONE seems to be getting sick with the common cold, flu and worse. Conventional medicine has few options to treat these maladies and we all suffer through the runny nose, sneezing, fatigue and sore throat. But you don’t have to! No one really has … [Read more...] about Tips for Avoiding Colds and Flu
Eating Right For The Season
Most of us eat foods because they are pleasurable and we enjoy their smell, taste and textures. Eating is a very personal experience as it is both a source of nutrition as well as a tool for social gathering. Most of us are also well aware of the nutritional value of food. Eating whole grains (vs. … [Read more...] about Eating Right For The Season
Summer Fire and Healing Heart Energy
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, each season is represented by one of the elements of nature (such as wind, cold, damp or heat). The element associated with summer is heat or FIRE! Fire energy is considered YANG Energy. Yang is big, yang is expansion yang is excess. As you know, … [Read more...] about Summer Fire and Healing Heart Energy
Summer Cold Treatment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0goAEdayBo Summer colds make you feel miserable and can linger for days or weeks. They can ruin your plans to enjoy the season. Chinese medicine takes a holistic approach to cold prevention and treatment. Rather than worry about viruses and bacteria, it is best to … [Read more...] about Summer Cold Treatment