The heart as emperor lives well protected at the center of the nation. No injury must come to the heart and as long as the heart’s function is intact, there is always hope of healing. Nei Jing Su Wen In Traditional Chinese medicine, the Heart organ system is likened to a benevolent, … [Read more...] about What Does Your Heart Desire? TCM and the Heart Organ System
Winter Warming Breakfast Ideas
Having warm foods for breakfast is a great way to begin your day in the long stretches of winter. Eating breakfast between 7-11 a.m. is ideal, as that timeframe is when your spleen and stomach energy are at peak functionality. It’s best to balance carbohydrate with protein in order to maintain blood … [Read more...] about Winter Warming Breakfast Ideas
Keeping Yourself Healthy & Energetic in Winter
One of the concepts I love about Chinese medicine is its focus on balance. Being in balance evokes a sense of inner peace. When you’re in balance emotionally and physically, you just know you can handle what ever comes your way. There’s a strong sense of “okay-ness” within yourself. The practice … [Read more...] about Keeping Yourself Healthy & Energetic in Winter
Reset 2022: A Prayer of Gratitude For The New Year
2021...... What. A. Year. It’s hard to believe that the end of 2021 is upon us. COVID-19 has brought truly unprecedented times that no one could imagine. Seemingly overnight, the world as we knew it changed. Age, wealth, race, religion, politics and all the things that make us who we are as … [Read more...] about Reset 2022: A Prayer of Gratitude For The New Year
New Year’s Black- Eyed Peas with Chard and Green Herb Smash
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
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