Decision-Making: How to be less indecisive and trust your gut.

June 1, 2021 Rachel Appel

This weekend I was chatting with my friend about decisions and how to know when we’ve made the right one. Most of us were taught to make decisions by analyzing the pros and cons of a situation. However there might be an easier and more effortless way...

Sour is the Healing Flavor for Spring.

May 18, 2021 Rachel Appel

Add this flavor to your spring recipes for optimal health!

Seasonal Allergy Relief: 6 Ways to Keep Symptoms in Check.

May 4, 2021 Rachel Appel

For some of us, this time of year can be quite challenging. If you suffer from seasonal allergies, here are a few ways to keep your symptoms in check:

Pink Full Supermoon 2021: A Potent Time to Let Go & Create Space.

April 26, 2021 Rachel Appel

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.

5 Free & Gentle Ways to Detox this Spring.

April 20, 2021 Rachel Appel

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.

Acupressure for Constipation: Stomach 25.

April 13, 2021 Rachel Appel

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.

Simple Breathing Exercise to Support the Liver.

April 6, 2021 Rachel Appel

This exercise only takes a few minutes and helps to release stress from the body and mind:

Stop And Eat The Roses.

March 30, 2021 Rachel Appel

Rose is a wonderful herb for spring health. Here are some of its many benefits:

4-7-8 Breath To Calm The Nervous System.

March 23, 2021 Rachel Appel

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.

Law of Positivism Podcast: Spring Health & Chinese Medicine.

March 18, 2021 Rachel Appel

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…

Spring Health & Chinese Medicine.

March 16, 2021 Rachel Appel

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…

My Favorite Herb for Spring Health: Mint.

March 9, 2021 Rachel Appel

Prepare the Body for Spring with Mint:

What is Xue? The Definition of this TCM Term.

March 4, 2021 Rachel Appel

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:

The Five Elements of Chinese Medicine: Which Element Are You?

February 23, 2021 Rachel Appel

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: