Happy November! I don’t know about you, but I associate this time of year with all things squash. Try making this acorn squash if you’re looking for a super simple recipe to bring to potlucks, Thanksgiving, or even to enjoy at home with your family…
Read moreFood Chart to Balance Each Phase of Your Cycle.
Save this chart so that you can reference it the next time you go to the grocery store. Let me know how it goes!
Read moreOctober's Full Hunter's Moon.
This Hunter’s Moon is predicted to bring fiery and ambitious energy that is good for starting new projects. This moon is asking us…
Read moreSpicy & Pungent Flavors for Fall Health.
Spice it up! Embrace spicy and pungent flavors to enhance your health this fall season.
Read moreLaw Of Positivism Podcast: Fall Health & Chinese Medicine.
Law of Positivism podcast episode on staying well during the fall season:
Read moreSquare Breathing: A Simple Exercise to Reset the Nervous System.
Square breathing, also called box breathing, is a simple exercise to help relieve stress from the body. You can practice this several times throughout the day to help reset the nervous system…
Read moreSpleen 9 Acupressure Point: Soothe Digestion, Water Retention, & Bloat.
If you deal with bloat, stomach distention, and sensitive digestion, this point is for you! It’s also a point that we can massage daily in the late summer for improved health.
Read more6 Ways to Find Balance in the Late Summer Season.
Summer is winding down and we are entering into the late summer season. This time of year is represented by the earth element and runs from the third week in August to the Fall Equinox. It is the harvest season—nature’s energy is full and abundant. It is a time for us to…
Read moreWe Are Waves of the Same Sea.
“We are waves of the same sea, leaves of the same tree, flowers of the same garden.” ~ Seneca
Read moreHara: The Physical & Spiritual Center of The Body.
“Hara” is a Japanese word that refers to the physical and spiritual center of the body, located in the lower abdomen. This energy center is called “Dantian” in Chinese. The hara is an important focal point for practices like…
Read more6 Benefits of Chrysanthemum Tea & How to Make it.
Benefits of Mineral-Rich & Cooling Chrysanthemum Tea:
Read moreSimple Breathing Exercise to Support the Heart.
This year has been a lot. And in some places we’ve gone from 0 to 100 with our socializing and getting back to “normal”. Keeping us from processing what we’ve all been through. This can lead to feeling triggered easily, more reactive, disassociated, and socially anxious. This breathwork can help us to take a pause in our day and process the feelings that are arising:
Read more5 Ways to Lessen the Impact of Wildfire Smoke on Your System.
Are you experiencing wildfire smoke in your area? Here are some ways to support your health during wildfire season:
Read moreHeart 9: Acupressure to Cool the Body & Calm the Heart.
There have been some crazy heat waves lately! These high temperatures can leave us feeling agitated, unmotivated, and burnt out. This acupressure point can help us feel better on hot summer days, because it clears heat from the body and calms the spirit.
Read moreSummer Health, Fire Element, & Heart Season.
Each season I like to take a step back to evaluate the cycles that are happening in nature. When we take a moment to do this, it allows us to better understand these same patterns happening within ourselves. We are connected to the world around us, and will feel our best when we align with nature through our activities, nutrition, and mindset.
Read moreLaw Of Positivism Podcast: Summer 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 summer season. We chat about…
Read moreSummer Heat: 5 Ways to Stay Cool this Season.
Temperatures are rising and the sun is getting stronger! Some sun exposure is good for us to get our daily dose of vitamin D, but too much sun can tax our systems. An excess amount of heat in the body is actually considered a pathogen in Chinese medicine.
Read moreDecision-Making: How to be less indecisive and trust your gut.
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...
Read moreSour is the Healing Flavor for Spring.
Add this flavor to your spring recipes for optimal health!
Read moreSeasonal Allergy Relief: 6 Ways to Keep Symptoms in Check.
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:
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