The rain has come, there is a chill in the air, and the trees are changing colors and shedding their leaves. Cozy weather has arrived! If you’ve been following me for several seasons, you know [...]
Remember in spring of 2020 when you were howling with your neighbors in appreciation of our frontline workers? And we said things like, “We’re all in this together?” Let’s bring back some of that [...]
Finding a mask that fits your face comfortably is important. If your mask is uncomfortable, you’ll constantly be adjusting it, or worse yet, avoiding wearing it. It’s also important that your [...]
In the Northern hemisphere we just passed the most yin point and longest night of the year, the Winter Solstice. Now is an excellent time to rest, nourish yourself and those you care about with [...]
lf you’ve been following me, you know that East Asian medicine considers the energetics of each season. We’re meant to modify our behavior accordingly to maintain optimum health. Around here, [...]
Remember when we were staying home for two weeks to flatten the curve? It’s been 17 months since stay-at-home orders were issued in March 2020. Regardless of your pandemic style, [...]
Did you know more of us experience depression in spring? Many people report feeling lonely while everyone else is out having fun in the sun. This may be especially true for those of you trying to [...]
It’s been a year since California issued Stay-at-Home orders in response to the virus. It has changed our lives for better and for worse and has thrown many (I would argue most of us) into a [...]
Feeling like your nervous system could use some help finding equilibrium right now? The NADA protocol is a series of five auricular points that was developed by the Black Panthers at the Lincoln [...]
Good morning, root veggie hash! Winter is the time to recharge your essence, and we could all use a depth charge after 2020. One way to build back your energy after it’s been worn down by [...]