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 […]
There’s an herb for that! Astragalus root for Fatigue One of the best ways to reduce fatigue, and increase energy and clarity is with herbal medicine. In this post, I introduce you to the popular herb, Astragalus root or Huang Qi in Chinese Medicine. Astragalus root is classified as a superior herb within the Chinese herbal medicine […]
Chinese Medicine Theory, Women's Health
What they are, Why they occur, and What to do about them Ovarian Cysts and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) are more today than before. Recent research and data collection concludes that over 3 million women will develop or have had symptoms related to ovarian cysts or polycystic ovarian syndrome. I share this statistic not to […]
INCREASE ENERGY WITH THIS AT HOME MINI ACUPRESSURE TREATMENT In this post, I share with you two acupressure points for fatigue, brain fog, and stress. The use of these acupressure points will increase energy to the head and brain resulting in increased energy and mental clarity. Acupressure is an easy and effective way that […]
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 […]
Chinese Medicine Theory, Dietary Therapy, Herbal Therapy
Eat, Reflect, and refresh your way into the fall season! Fall is a favorite season of mine. Is it one of yours too? The colors, new smells, and above all, a different pace. Summers heat makes the season feel fast, and as a result we feel as though we must move fast too. Fall sets […]
Being your own health advocate is one of the most important skills to develop. This is because no one knows your health and how how you feel better than you do. Sure, physicians and doctors can guide you to solutions, but you are the only one who can decide if health recommendations are best for […]
Chinese Medicine Theory, Dietary Therapy, Herbal Therapy
cold limbs, Low back pain, urinary frequency & Blood sugar One of my favorite herbs in the Chinese Materia Medica is cinnamon bark. Otherwise known as Rou Gui in Chinese Medicine. This herb is a personal favorite because it has help me overcome a symptom that I struggled with for a long time. When fall […]
Fall is the season to receive and let go How have you felt moving into the fall season? Maybe you’re mourning summer, experience grief, or perhaps you just feel like cleaning out your closet. Whatever it is that you are experiencing, be there. Be present and allow yourself to move through your experience. When we […]
How to Achieve and Maintain Balance using Yin and Yang Do you believe a balanced life exists? I’ve asked myself a similar question for the past 15 years. Does balance exist and if it does, what does it look like? There was a time in my life when balance meant going constantly, getting all the […]
