Celebrating the Spring: A Time For Growth

Celebrating the Spring: A Time For Growth

It may sound a little weird when February is typically our coldest and snowiest season here in Maryland, but in Chinese Medicine, it’s the start of the spring. Around February 5th, the energy shifts upward and becomes more “yang” (active, masculine, bright,...
What I’ve been up to

What I’ve been up to

It’s been a few months since I wrote a blog post, and even longer since I have posted a recipe on my site (though I’ve managed to post some on social media). A break from my site isn’t an uncommon occurrence for me, but I wanted to write and...
A Different Approach to the New Year

A Different Approach to the New Year

Does anyone else find themselves uninspired to make New Year’s resolutions this year? As the pandemic wears on, and new variants arise, it can all be a bit “much” to think about anything other than preserving your own sanity. The good news is, in Chinese Medicine, the...
Conscious Eating This Holiday Season

Conscious Eating This Holiday Season

We are now solidly in the holiday season, where festive gatherings display tables of food, the alcohol seems to flow freely, and many consider shopping to be their preferred form of exercise. What if I told you that there was a way to enjoy the foods and drinks that...
Practicing an Attitude of Gratitude

Practicing an Attitude of Gratitude

We have arrived in November, a time of the year where we as Americans remember to give thanks for the many blessings in our lives. While the original Thanksgiving is not the simplistic, peaceful version most of us were taught as children, the spirit of the holiday as...