Full moons are a potent time to check in with ourselves, let go of what is no longer serving us, and create space for what we desire.
Read more5 Free & Gentle Ways to Detox this Spring.
This time of year there is always a lot of talk about spring detoxes, juice cleanses, and extreme fasts. Personally, I’m not a fan of these modalities. They are hard on the body and tend to make things worse. That said, spring is an excellent time to purify the body, but we can do this in a gentle and subtle way.
Read moreAcupressure for Constipation: Stomach 25.
This is one of the best points to massage when the pipes are backed up. We’ve all been there when things just aren’t moving the way we’d like. Maybe we’ve been traveling, or ate something weird, or haven’t been drinking enough water. Whatever the cause, save this post for the next time you need a little help moving things along.
Read moreSimple Breathing Exercise to Support the Liver.
This exercise only takes a few minutes and helps to release stress from the body and mind:
Read moreStop And Eat The Roses.
Rose is a wonderful herb for spring health. Here are some of its many benefits:
Read more4-7-8 Breath To Calm The Nervous System.
Yesterday was a tragic day in Boulder. Our community is hurting and still in shock. My heart is heavy for all of the people affected by the mass shooting—the victims, their families, the first responders, and the grocery store shoppers and employees. When will enough be enough? We desperately need gun control in this country.
Read moreLaw of Positivism Podcast: Spring Health & Chinese Medicine.
I am excited to share that I am featured in the latest episode of the Law of Positivism podcast. In the episode, we discuss how to prepare the mind, body, and soul, for the spring season. We chat about…
Read moreSpring Health & Chinese Medicine.
Spring is upon us! The season officially begins on the spring equinox—Saturday, March 20th. Spring is a time to clean our houses, bodies, and minds. It is time to uncover what has been kept under the ground during the winter months, so that it may be released.
Spring is a time for rebirth and renewal. The trees are blooming and so are we, because we are a reflection of nature. Spring is also a time for…
Read moreMy Favorite Herb for Spring Health: Mint.
Prepare the Body for Spring with Mint:
Read moreWhat is Xue? The Definition of this TCM Term.
Xue is the word for Blood in Chinese medicine. It is our liquid life force. This is what happens when it is deficient and how to keep that from happening:
Read moreThe Five Elements of Chinese Medicine: Which Element Are You?
When we notice these patterns in nature, it allows us to better understand these same patterns within ourselves. Thus, these elements are frequently used in Chinese medicine to help diagnose and treat imbalances in the body. Here are a few of the characteristics of each element:
Read moreWhat is Shen? The Definition of this TCM Term.
Shen is one of my favorite concepts in Chinese medicine. It is our spirit (and so much more). Read more here:
Read moreLunar New Year: The Year of the Metal Ox.
The Lunar New Year is on Friday. Here is what the year of the Metal Ox has in store for us:
Read moreWhat is Jing? The Definition of This TCM Term.
Jing can be conserved but not replenished. Ways to conserve Jing include:
Read moreAcupressure To Soothe Our Body & Soul: Lung 9
We’ve all been through a lot this year and so have our lungs. This point is able to soothe both our lungs and our frazzled nervous systems.
Read moreReframing The Winter Blues.
When we stop judging ourselves and start accepting the yin and feminine qualities of winter, this slow season can be very healing.
Read moreMy Favorite Herb for Winter Health: Ginger.
The many benefits of ginger and why it keeps us feeling warm and well all winter long:
Read moreBreathwork to Strengthen the Kidneys.
This exercise helps to release fear from the body and the mind. We can practice this exercise whenever we are feeling fearful, have a sore low back, or want to strengthen our kidneys. This exercise is also something we can practice daily in the winter to stay balanced.
Read moreThe Yin & Yang of Holidays.
I find that this time of year is most fulfilling when we have a balance of yin and yang practices.
Read more11 Tips to Improve Sleep Hygiene.
Here are some of the suggestions I offer my patients when they are looking to improve their sleep:
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