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 […]
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. […]
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, Health Coaching
Our biggest and most mysterious resource provides the best minerals for our health and wellness. Our oceans make it, contain it and transform it. It’s salt. Salt has gotten a bad rap for many centuries. It is feared by many due to the belief and “research” that it is the cause of several diseases like […]
Chinese Medicine Theory, Health Coaching
More and more people are taking an interest in meditation. It is a tool that is serves us as individual well in all aspects of our life. Once you experience its richness, you’ll find yourself wanting more. This post will give you a different perspective into what meditation is and how to start meditating. What […]
Tis the season for family time! Whether you love your inner circle completely, find them to be a challenge or dread family gatherings all together, this post will give you suggestions and a shift in perspective as you head into the holiday’s. Storybooks and movies can imply that the holidays are meant to be joyous […]
Chinese Medicine Theory, Health Coaching
Gua sha for health, healing and beauty Gua sha has been used for thousands of years as a form of massage. It incorporates the use of a handheld tool, like a porcelain soup spoon or smooth stone. The tool is used to massage the skin and muscles with light, moderate or heavy pressure. “Gua” is to […]
The choice in healing is yours Over a year ago a good friend asked me to speak about emotional traumas from a Classical Chinese Medicine perspective. Since then, I’ve been thinking about how to approach this delicate topic. It is one that has many facets. In this post, I provide an introduction to what emotional […]
Chinese Medicine Theory, Dietary Therapy, Health Coaching
It’s that time of year to boost your immune system! I think of the immune system as an internal army. Their job is to take care of us. Keep us healthy. Fight for us. In order to keep us healthy, these immune cells need to prepare for battle against foreign invaders. Your army is made […]
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