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I’m Dr. Jen Yocum, Licensed Acupuncturist, Yoga Teacher, Expert on Chinese Medicine-based Nutrition, and Former Neuroscientist.
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Jen
Jen is a healer in the truest sense of the word. I had been receiving acupuncture for a couple years before meeting her. When I decided to switch and receive treatment from her, my results were so much more pronounced. I had relief much faster, also. She is a caring person that has helped me in so many ways.
LATEST RECIPES
Vegan Onion Dip
Ok so I know I'm not the only one who in their younger days used to eat Frito Lays onion dip...that with some Baked Lays was my jam for WAY too long.ย Now that I eat healthier and can't tolerate dairy as well as I did in my 20s, during quarantine, I found myself...
Roasted Garlic and Rosemary Potatoes
Potatoes are one of the veggies I rely on when I'm transitioning into a healthier way of eating (because yes, I *jump* off the wagon sometimes), because they help me to feel full and are easy to cook.ย I've loved this simple flavorful way to cook potatoes, and have...
Chimichurri Grass-Fed Steak (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
I try to minimize the amount of meat that I eat, but when I do eat meat, I choose high quality cuts, like 100% grass-fed beef.ย After creating my Carrot Top & Parsley Chimichurri Sauce, I decided that this cut of beef we had in the freezer was the perfect...
Carrot Top & Parsley Chimichurri Sauce (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
During quarantine, it's been a serious challenging to get grocery deliveries.ย Most places don't have any openings, or if you do find one, you have to watch the site like a hawk and pray the next delivery will be within a few days.ย To remove myself a little further...
Fun Easter Recipes & Ideas
Ok, so Easter may look a little different this year as we all physically distance ourselves from one another...for some this may mean spending the holiday with way fewer people than normal, and for many, it means being alone at a time that is normally one of...
Gluten-Free Fish Tacos
Fish tacos were never a thing living on the East Coast, and I first tried them years ago in San Diego during a visit.ย They've always interested me, and so one day at the store I picked up some random fish that I felt would be good for it since it was on sale, and...
Grilled Veggie Sandwich (perfect for Late Summer/Early Fall!)
You guys...this grilled veggie sandwich I made the other day was a-mayyyy-zzzing. It was so good, I instantly posted it on Instagram, and made a promise to post it on the blog...and since I like to keep promises, here it is!ย This sandwich makes use of veggies that...
BYO Festival Food
A week and a half ago, I had a dream of mine for many years realized when I went to The Lights Fest.ย I know I'm not the only one who saw that scene in Disney's Tangled and was bummed out that at that time, you'd generally have to travel to Thailand to see something...
English Muffin Vegan Pizzas
When I was a kid in the 1980's, one of the things my mom made me and my sister and brother was little pizzas made on English muffins.ย We always had English muffins in the house, and of course what kid doesn't love pizza?ย I wish I could say my tastes have grown up...
Ricotta and Honey Breakfast Bagel
Every now and then, I crave a sweet breakfast with some heft to it.ย Just because my life doesn't have gluten and dairy in it doesn't mean that I can't have a breakfast that's *almost* as good as a glutinous bagel with real dairy cream cheese on top.ย This recipe was...
Lentil Street Tacos
One of the things I make more than anything else when I'm down to some mish mash ingredients in my fridge and freezer are tacos.ย My kids love quesadillas (I just put some cheese between two corn tortillas and heat them up in a pan), and my husband and I like just...
Healthy Salmon Patties
My mom is from Kentucky, and so I grew up eating some Southern foods, even though we lived in Maryland.ย One of those dishes was "salmon patties"...and to be honest, I kind of dreaded the nights that they were on the menu.ย The grease smell filled the air, and those...
Featured Articles + Videos
Natural Ways to Heal Jaw Pain, Clenching, and Grinding
By Dr. Jennifer L. Yocum, Licensed Acupuncturist If youโre like me and many adults, you may suffer from teeth clenching, grinding (also known as bruxism), or temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. Stress, anxiety, sleep apnea and even gut imbalances or parasites can...
Staying Hydrated: Chinese & Western Medicine Perspectives
Staying hydrated is especially important during the warmer months, but is critical year-round.ย From a Western medical perspective, water intake is vital for carrying nutrients and oxygen to your cells, flushing out bacteria from your bladder, getting rid of waste,...
Summer Sun, Summer Fun
In Chinese Medicine and our own culture alike, summer is the time of get-togethers, outdoor fun, and play. Itโs the perfect time of year to embrace your child-like nature by trying something new, and maybe even a little potentially embarrassing! Here are some ideas to...
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