I have a dear friend who was recently diagnosed with advanced-stage cancer. It has shaken her and her family to their core, obviously. But she is intent on having this be the gateway to profound healing, on all levels. No [...]
“Communication isn’t so much about what we say, but what the other person hears.” ~ Unknown As published on The Elephant Journal I love this quote. It sums up so many of life’s problems for me. I actually find myself [...]
As seen on The Hearty Soul https://theheartysoul.com/10-ancient-chinese-herbs-used-reverse-adrenal-fatigue-anxiety-stress/ You may have heard a lot about adaptogens out in the world today or you might be asking yourself, what exactly is an adaptogen anyway? Adaptogens are basically substances that help the body [...]
Ever wonder what your body is saying? In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), absolutely every symptom of the body is telling us something.
This change of season soup is used as an immune system tonic in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) during times of change or when you're rundown. One of the best times to use this is immune booster is during those season [...]
I’ve always appreciated warmth in life – people, environments, cultures, foods, fabrics – you name it, if it feels warm and cozy, it feels good to me. I’ve developed a healthy addiction to cashmere (thank goodness it’s coinciding with [...]
Ok, those of you who know me know I don’t typically recommend cookies for breakfast, so this is a bit of a stretch. But sometimes when you’re rushing out the door or just need a nutrient dense snack, and want [...]
Part 3 of a Series on Anxiety and Depression Click to read part 1 or part 2 Acupuncture is a great and effective way to help deal with and help with anxiety and depression. An acupuncture session with a professional [...]
Patterns of Anxiety and Depression in TCM and the Foods to Help All anxiety, according to Chinese Medicine (TCM), has something to do with the heart system being out of balance. The heart system in TCM theory is much more [...]
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