1 pint blueberries 3 cups apple juice 1 cup couscous 1 teaspoon grated lemon or orange rind ¼ tea sea salt Mix all ingredients. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Turn off heat and let sit undisturbed for 15 minutes. Spoon onto a platter and arrange into a … [Read more...] about Blueberry Couscous Pudding
Everything You Wanted to Know about Acupuncture Needles!
Here’s everything (and probably more) that you always wanted to know about acupuncture needles, which are used to stimulate the flow of qi energy. They are made from stainless steel and flexible are like a wire (but not hollow) They’re not much thicker than hair, and much thinner … [Read more...] about Everything You Wanted to Know about Acupuncture Needles!
Natures First Aid Kit
Natures First Aid Kit Our health food and grocery stores shelves are lined with many different supplements and medicines – trying to determine what to take can be overwhelming. There are many choices that extend beyond the supplement aisle! There is much to learn about the food universe – even … [Read more...] about Natures First Aid Kit
The Power of Intention
Acupuncture is, among many things, a transfer of energy. When we needle a point, we are using the needle to active the acupuncture point’s unique function. Each acupuncture treatment is a combination of points that are used to treat each person's Chinese medical pathology. However, I have found … [Read more...] about The Power of Intention
Become friends with our emotions
As acupuncturists, we sit with our clients and talk with them about their emotions. Emotions are an important part of the intake process for Traditional Chinese Medicine. Emotions affect our physical health and physical health affects our emotional well-being. In Traditional Chinese Medicine – … [Read more...] about Become friends with our emotions
The Magic of Midlife – Body Balance for Women in their Prime!
As women, we are pressured to keep our figures intact and the world around us supports our desire to be thin and svelte. At the same time, we are watching our bodies change – most of which is beyond our control. Midlife hormonal changes take precedent to our old ways of eating what we want and … [Read more...] about The Magic of Midlife – Body Balance for Women in their Prime!