Let the equinox, one of two days a year when (yin) and day (yang) are exactly equal and in balance, be a reminder that balance is constantly changing. So often, we speak of balance as a 50:50 set [...]
Here are five ways to help you achieve inner harmony as we enter the season of renewal. Move Regularly The energy of spring supports movement, literally and metaphorically. The element associated [...]
The first week of daylight savings can be jarring. In a world where you wake up with an alarm clock and not the light of the sun, moving the clock ahead (or back in the fall) profoundly affects [...]
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 [...]
Looking for a flavorful, easy, and quick-to-make spring meal? This asparagus, chicken, and pasta dish fits the bill! Did An Acupuncturist Seriously Just Tell Me to Eat Pasta? Yep. Seasonal eating [...]
East Asian medicine is the original preventive medicine. The core tenants of East Asian medicine revolve around how NOT to get sick. Modifying your sleeping patterns, eating habits, and activity [...]
This recipe combines immune bolstering properties of mushrooms, miso, bone broth (vegan option given below as well), and green onion. Shitake, maitake, and reishi mushrooms all contain [...]
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 [...]