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. Their symbolisms are the foundations for survival, maintenance, and growth. When we use nature’s wisdom to live in accordance with each season, we live a life of ease. […]
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 […]
Chinese Medicine Theory, Dietary Therapy
The pungent flavor in action The spicy or pungent flavor is a great way to get things moving internally! This flavor is meant to make your eyes water, activate your taste buds, and make you sweat. It can provide instant relief to our upper orifices including our lungs, and nose. Improper use of this flavor […]
Chinese Medicine Theory, Dietary Therapy
Sugar has a terrible reputation. It’s been condemned by medical studies and doctors so much so that it is feared by many. This fear has caused a deficiency in humans: a deficiency of sugar or glucose. This deficiency means that your body and brain are not getting enough glucose. As a result, Americans are experiencing […]
Chinese Medicine Theory, Dietary Therapy
What does the sour flavor do? The sour flavor is one of the most exceptional flavors that we have available to us. It is a flavor that cleanses and aids digestion, hydrates, provides essential minerals, and helps our body to retain necessary fluids. Imagine biting down into a fresh lemon or lime. Your lips pucker, […]
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