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Season of Love
The weather is warm, and plenty of time at the beach, pool, or amusement parks can help to keep our spirits high. Summer is the season of love, friendship, parties, and fun in Chinese Medicine, and it feels great when things seem to align to support us and bring us...
Healthy Summer Foods According to Chinese Medicine
In Chinese Medicine, the summer corresponds to the fire element and is a time of joy, laughter, and togetherness. Unlike any other element, the fire has four organs associated with it, rather than two: the heart, small intestine, the pericardium or heart protector,...
Tips for Improving Anxiety and Depression Naturally
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), almost 20% of Americans live with a mental illness (National Institute of Mental Health, 2022). In my office, I see patients with anxiety and depression on...
Got Seasonal Allergies? Acupuncture Can Help
Ah spring, that time of the year when the birds chirp, the flowers bloom, and life starts anew. Unfortunately for many people, it also means the start of seasonal allergies, with that pesky yellow pollen being a main offender. Thankfully, you don’t have to hole away...
Meditation of Love and Healing for Ukraine
Like many of you, I have been heartbroken over the events going on in Ukraine. We may feel helpless beyond just donating money, however our loving energy and prayers can be felt even though we may live half a world away. I have put together a short video for you to...
Simple Spring Detox
The spring is a time of awakening and revitalization as we become more active and ready to shed the weight and heaviness of the winter. While there are no shortage of diet and exercise plans that tout the benefits of juices, pills or whatever the next fad or trend is,...
My Columbia Office is Moving!
I've moved my office locations many times in the last dozen years of practice. It's never an easy decision when I do, but this time I am quite excited about the move and plan on it being a place I will stay more long-term. I will be moving my Columbia office location...
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
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 "chat" a little with you...
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
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
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...