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I’m Dr. Jen Yocum, Licensed Acupuncturist, Yoga Teacher, Expert on Chinese Medicine-based Nutrition, and Author.
I believe you’re here because you’re ready to make significant, impactful changes in your life. I use principles of Eastern Medicine and Energy Work to help empower you to create lasting positive shifts in your body, mind, and spirit.
Here on my site, you’ll find tons of information about how to make those changes. I’ve created and shared recipes made with tasty, whole-foods-based ingredients that work with my signature online program, The Chinese Medicine Cleanse. There are yoga videos, articles about wellness topics, and you can find out ways to work with me, both virtually and in-person.
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Jen
LATEST RECIPES
Broiled Sea Scallops
Even though I grew up on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, where I spent summers crabbing and consuming all sorts of crabs, shrimp, and clams, sea scallops are one of my all-time favorite seafoods. Bay scallops are one of my least favorite. So don’t get the two mixed up....
Easy Kale Salad
A simple massaged kale salad is a good staple to have as part of your arsenal, and it creates a base with which you can add all sorts of creative toppings. Avocado adds some healthy fat to this version, and I even threw in some pomegranate seeds for the fall. Nothing...
Brussels Sprout Chips
I decided to make these as an experiment because I had a surplus of Brussels sprouts, and I’m so glad I did, because they will now be in regular rotation for the family’s healthy snacks. They’re simple to make- consider putting some out for your next get...
Avocado Toast
I invented this version of avocado toast back when it was all the rage about when I created the Cleanse, and I come back to it over and over again for an easy breakfast. In the summertime, my husband and I always arrange to hang out with his best friend, and we...
Beef Stew
Chilly fall and winter days call for a good soup, and some form of beef stew is usually in the mix at our house. I make it in different ways…sometimes with wine, sometimes with Worcestershire sauce, and this time, with mustard. Sounds weird, but I got inspired after...
Mustard Balsamic Pork Chops
My husband created a marinade this was inspired from, and it’s not stuff I would have initially put together, but it’s really good! I knew I had to share it with everyone. This could also work as a marinade on chicken, or on other cuts of pork. Prep Time: 15...
Simple Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts may be a hard sell for some people, but I think it’s just because you either: 1) haven’t had fresh ones; or 2) you haven’t cooked them the right way. No one wants gross water logged mushy Brussels sprouts. This is a recipe you can start with to dip...
Balsamic Sauteed Asparagus
This asparagus is so simple yet seriously awesome. I don’t even love asparagus but I could eat this all day. Not even lying. It’s a great example of how a little tweak can turn a dish into something special! I use organic asparagus, which is often much thinner and...
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Buckwheat with Cremini Mushrooms and Broccoflower [Guest Post]
Today I have the pleasure of posting a recipe by one of my colleagues, Eleonora Gafton, who is sharing a gluten-free, vegan recipe for Buckwheat with Cremini Mushrooms, Broccoflower, and Fresh Cilantro. It's a great recipe to keep you warm and fill you up while the...
WFD?
I’ve seen this shorthand phrase over and over in my Facebook group for other moms-to-be, and it stands for “what’s for dinner?” Well, not only do starving pregnant women want to know and be inspired, but many people find themselves asking that question every night....
Curling up with a nice bowl of soup (and a blanket and my cat)
The cooler weather is here to stay on the East Coast, and today has been particularly chilly and windy. The sky is that gray that only happens in the fall, and the wind is shaking many of those last leaves off of the trees. It’s this time of year that I crave...
Healthy, satisfying meal ideas for hungry girls and guys
I don’t believe that you should consistently starve yourself if you’re eating well. Eat when you’re hungry (unless it’s really late at night, in which case unless you can’t sleep, it’s better to tough it out). Still, when you switch to eating mainly whole foods...
Featured Articles + Videos
Finding Your Routine
In Chinese Medicine, the fall season is associated with creating rituals and routines. Whether it is going back to work onsite, beginning a new job after having quit during The Great Resignation or losing a previous job, sending kids off to new schools, or some other...
The Five Cardinal Rules of Feng Shui
Feng shui is an ancient Chinese system of home and living space design that uses Five Element theory and simple principles to help you achieve your life goals. Just like acupuncture can help bring balance to the body, mind, and spirit, feng shui can bring balance to...
Acupuncture & Yoga for Low Back Pain- Part II
In Part I, we discussed causes of low back pain from a physiological and energetic standpoint, and how Chinese Medicine can use acupuncture, diet, lifestyle changes, and herbs to help reduce or eliminate pain. One of the main lifestyle changes I recommend for patients...
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