September 16, 2025
There is so much noise out there about what you “should” be doing for health that sometimes we forget to focus on those frankly boring ideas that might not get a lot of likes on social media, but actually can make the biggest impact in how you feel.
I hope these ideas will help you to get re-grounded in a healthy post-summer routine. Also please keep in mind- pick one of these to work on at a time! If one idea isn’t doable for you, skip it and pick one that is.
January 09, 2025
Are you participating in a New Year’s group health challenge like Dry January? There’s also Sugar Free January and even Phone Free February. We all turn to things which help us cope in the moment- they give us a short term escape. If you’re tired of the way these quick fixes make you feel and are looking to make some changes, here are some tips for success:
This is part of being kind to yourself: Read more
December 17, 2021
Heat is an essential component of the therapeutic recommendations of Chinese Medicine. In order for our bodies to function optimally, we need warmth and proper circulation. Without it, cold sets in and circulation becomes sluggish. Whenever I meet a patient with signs of internal cold, I recommend a variety of ways they can build heat (also called yang energy) to feel better. Read more
April 12, 2021
Each of the 5 elements in Traditional Chinese Medicine has an associated season, organ, color, flavor and even emotion. You can live in greater harmony with the natural world by learning a little about each season, and it becomes easier to notice the connections between what you’re feeling and what’s going on in nature.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Wood element is associated with the Liver and Gallbladder organs and springtime.
Wood possesses qualities of movement and growth, new ideas, creativity and inspiration.
– You are feeling creative, inspired and excited to start new projects and do a little planning for the future
– Your muscles feel relaxed and you’re feeling loose and flexible. Emotionally, you’re also relaxed and flexible, and the little things aren’t irritating you Read more
September 03, 2020
Knowing a little about Late Summer and its associated Earth element can help you to optimize your health this time of year and ensure you’re in harmony with the season. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, there are actually 5 seasons and 5 elements:
Qualities of Late Summer and the Earth Element: