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,...
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...
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...
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...
The past year and a half has been a tough one on all of us. Most of us have lost people we cared about, many of us have endured incredible amounts of stress, and still others have gained weight and feel sluggish and uninspired. In Chinese Medicine, starting around...
Each of us has it- a breaking point. It’s the moment when we realize we cannot handle any more stress, any other challenges, or living life the way we have been. For most of us, if and when we reach it, it has been a long time in the making. Mine has been...
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