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
Healthy Mindsets in the Age of Covid-19
As an acupuncturist, I’m often asked “what can acupuncture be used for?” Before Covid I would have offered my practiced response of explaining Chinese medical theory, and then some of the main reasons people choose acupuncture treatment. However, Covid has provided an opportunity for everyone to … [Read more...] about Healthy Mindsets in the Age of Covid-19
Lentil Salad with Spring Veggies, Mint and Yogurt Sauce
Is it just me or does it seem like Spring has sprung?!? After a particularly cold and snowy February, it’s delightful to see a streak of sunny days with blue skies in early March. This is the season to support our liver and gall bladder, as we instinctively eat less to gently cleanse our bodies of … [Read more...] about Lentil Salad with Spring Veggies, Mint and Yogurt Sauce
Portobello Mushrooms Stuffed with Wild Rice
3 -4 Portobello mushrooms 1 cup cooked wild rice or brown rice or mixture 1 garlic clove, pressed 1/4 cup caramelized onions or scallions 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/4 cup grated asiago cheese or cheese of choice 1 Tbsp tarragon vinegar or garlic vinegar 1/4 Tbsp chopped … [Read more...] about Portobello Mushrooms Stuffed with Wild Rice
Yummy Healthy Sweet Potato Bread!
I scoured the internet for a low sugar sweet potato bread recipe with no flour - and this one is a keeper! My daughter and I made it - It is easy because it is all mixed in the food processor and goes straight to the bread pan! … [Read more...] about Yummy Healthy Sweet Potato Bread!
Meditations for getting through tough pandemic times
As a healer living through the pandemic I can’t help but wonder “what do people need right now?” One of the most important tools I bring to my patients is the capacity to see the root cause of their struggles. Through questioning, tongue and pulse diagnosis, and intuition, I am able to piece … [Read more...] about Meditations for getting through tough pandemic times