Celery is considered cool, sweet, spicy and slighty bitter according to Eastern Medicine. It also works on the Liver system along with the lungs and stomach. It's been shown to help with dizziness associated with hypertension, it's anticancer, helps to [...]
We've just entered into late summer here in the Northern Hemisphere. It's a time of transition as we step from the carefree, hot, often highly social and outdoor focused summer energy to the gentle turning inwards and slowing down energy [...]
Ahhh, the magical freshness of mint. Everyone has experienced it in one way or another. Be it a stick of gum, a cup of mint tea or fresh mint chopped as a garnish. Mint is a backyard staple in the [...]
I sit and stare out my window a lot. I love it. I love watching nature unfold year-round. Birds, squirrels, and locals in their seasonal fashions trying to keep warm or cool depending on the season, and the magnificent beauty [...]
Seasonal Retreats are focused on self-care, deep nourishment and time away from the daily demands and busyness. They were inspired, from the number one need that I see in my day-to-day clinical practice - a need for nourishing self-care and [...]
A TCM Spring Detox Guide for Body, Mind and SoulAs published in The Hearty SoulThe ancient wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) uses the unique elements of each season (winter spring summer and fall) to guide us on how to live in [...]
Black bean beet brownies Low in sugar and high in nutritious whole foods, these make a wonderful treat that won't leave you with a blood sugar crash. You can play around with the type of chocolate you use (I love [...]
It's currently the end of summer and school has just started back up for the year. It's a time of transition as we step from the carefree, hot, often highly social and outdoor focused summer energy to the gentle turning [...]
Green onion, also known as spring onion, Chinese onion, scallion or spring onion is more the young version of the round mature onions we see later in the season. These ones look like bulbous scallions. This little gem is one [...]
As seen on the Hearty Soul Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is the name for a disorder characterized by debilitating fatigue and a variety of associated physical, constitutional and neuropsychological complaints. The main clinical manifestations of CFS include fatigue, difficulty concentrating, [...]
