Chinese Medicine Theory, Health Coaching
Winter is upon us! It’s that time of the year when the cold air lingers and the sun hides behind snow clouds. We pack ourselves in layers and seek warmth under blankets. Our mood shifts in winter too. The gradual change from summer to winter parallels decreasing happiness. This effect is often referred to as […]
Chinese Medicine Theory, Dietary Therapy, Health Coaching
The Metal Element personality type likes planners, to-do lists, and tasks in a linear fashion. Needless to say, they are well organized and proud of it too. They are intelligent, well dressed, and often the anchor of the family. Strong and supportive, they are the ones who set the rules and boundaries, keep the place […]
Chinese Medicine Theory, Dietary Therapy, Health Coaching
That pointy chin. The red dress and that mischievous look in my eyes. Those are characteristics of the summer’s fire element. I love hot summer days, bitter greens, and hot sauces. My tall stature, talkative nature, and passionate personality also suggest the fire element. I can do many things in a day, but need to […]
Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine Theory, Dietary Therapy
Food poisoning is inevitable. Most of us have experienced it at least once in our life or have been near someone who has. It is brought on by contaminated food by bacteria, virus, parasite or other toxins. Symptoms can occur quickly, within 6-24 hours, or even up to six days depending on the culprit. Over […]
Chinese Medicine Theory, Health Coaching
In Chinese medicine, we use nature’s five elements (fire, earth, metal, water, and wood) to guide us in diagnosis, treatment, food and herbal therapy, and lifestyle suggestions. The five elements also represent relationship and interaction. The more in harmony we are with each element, the more we life a life of ease. As with any […]
The bad. The good. The East. The west. The magnificent almond! This nut is considered a high-grade food in Chinese medicine due to its nutritional content and the way it supports our qi (overall energy). In 2011, the almond gained in popularity due to its creamy milk. Since then it has stayed at the top of […]
On Tuesday, February 1, 2022, we enter the Year of the Yang Water-Tiger. This Chinese Lunar New Year marks the first of a sixteen day celebration. During these sixteen-days, we celebrate moving into a new energetic year. The Chinese Lunar New Year is also a time to celebrate leaving winter and welcoming spring! Each year, […]
Chinese Medicine Theory, Dietary Therapy, Health Coaching
Yin and yang are used to symbolize opposites. This symbolism helps us to regain homeostasis within in our internal and external environments. In Chinese medicine, yin and yang are the foundation of health and healing. The popular taijitu symbol to the right provides a birds eye view. Yin is black. Yang is white. Yang (white) […]
Chinese Medicine Theory, Dietary Therapy, Health Coaching
“Let food be thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food.” Hippocrates Everyone struggles with their relationship to food. Choosing what to eat can be challenging, frustrating and overwhelming. Once you begin to show signs of discomfort like constipation, hot flashes, fatigue, and food allergies or food sensitivities, your relationship with food becomes even more […]
Chinese Medicine Theory, Dietary Therapy
My Experience with Bitter Coffee How do you relate to the bitter flavor? Do you crave it from your coffee, love it in dark chocolate or perhaps, need it from your Brussel sprouts? I have a love hate relationship with the bitter flavor. Its taste is striking and distinct, yet harsh and brass at times […]
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