Am I the only one who thinks December flew by?!? This time of year seems to always take me by surprise, despite having done this many times. With the hustle and bustle of this holiday season and end of 2021, my mantra is to keep it simple. And that especially applies to food … [Read more...] about New Year’s Black- Eyed Peas with Chard and Green Herb Smash
Fall Healthy Pumpkin Pie Recipe
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
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
Carrot Ginger Soup for the Soul
Direct from Dr. Andrew Weil’s archives of anti-inflammatory recipes, Ginger Carrot soup is a wonderful fall soup with medicinal benefits! According to Dr. Weil, “Ginger is a wonderful digestive aid that strengthens the lining of the digestive tract, and protects against ulcers and parasites” … [Read more...] about Carrot Ginger Soup for the Soul
Eating Right for the Season
Julie Silver, MSW, L.Ac. 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 … [Read more...] about Eating Right for the Season
