The ancient wisdom of Chinese medicine offers profound insights into the nourishment and balance of our bodies. Nourishing your kidney energy plays a fundamental role in your overall well-being. Nourishing your kidneys supports your foundational energy, including adrenal health, and helps bolster your resilience and vitality, especially during the winter months when your body [...]
In the realm of food as medicine, where nature's bounty often holds remedies for various ailments, there exists a simple yet profoundly medicinal formula: Chrysanthemum and Goji Berry tea. This humble infusion, crafted from the essence of delicate flowers and the vibrancy of berries, encapsulates a wealth of medicinal properties, underscoring the remarkable potential of [...]
In the vibrant tapestry of Chinese medicine, the heart is linked to summer, and roses, symbols of love, uniquely resonate with this season, influencing both spiritual and physical aspects. Whether steeped in tea or inhaled through their fragrant essence, roses offer a dual nurturing effect, embodying a calming presence that aligns with the season's energies [...]
There is nothing nicer than soups and stews to warm you up when the weather is cold. Adzuki bean and pumpkin stew is not only easy to make but it is naturally sweet and nourishing for your digestive system. This is a perfect recipe for autumn and winter as that is when pumpkins are [...]
In Chinese medicine everything we do is about creating a balance between yin and yang. Yin is seen as the shady part of the mountain, so it is cooling, moistening, and calming. Yang is seen as the sunny side of the mountain, so it is warming, drying, and active. We can associate yin and [...]
Porridge is a great warming way to start the day but sometime you need a break from oats. Did you know that you can make porridge out of any grain you like - you can make Kasha (buckwheat porridge), rice porridge, millet porridge, quinoa porridge, teff porridge etc. Job's tears also makes a delicious [...]
Autumn has arrived and the weather is cooling down. I love being in the mountains and seeing the trees ablaze in reds and golds. Autumn is the season when we need to be looking after our lungs and supporting our immunity before the winter cold and flu season begins and pears are a staple [...]
You know how much I love congee and porridge at any time of year but sometimes it just feels too hot to have a hot breakfast so what's a good alternative when the weather warms up? Bircher Muesli is a nutritious breakfast option as the weather warms up. A lot of people love to [...]
I have Italian heritage so was raised on wonderful tomato-based pasta sauces that my nonna used to make. Unfortunately, I also grew up with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. I was fortunate to discover, in my 20's, that nightshades were a big contributing factor to the aches and pains that I suffered. In giving up nightshades I [...]
The year of the Yang Earth Dog started on Feb 16, 2018, so what might this mean for you and your health this year? Yin and Yang, and the 5 Phases play key roles in Chinese Medicine. Yin is often described as the shadow side of the mountain and is a cooling, calming, moistening [...]
