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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,...
Healthy Vegan BBQ Oyster Mushrooms
I had some oyster mushrooms in the fridge, and I was in the mood for BBQ flavoring. The thing is, I'm currently doing a beta test for my Advanced Chinese Medicine Cleanse, and we are limiting ingredients like refined sugar. Therefore, I had to come up with a way to...
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...
Letting Go of the Old to Make Room for the New
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...