The Energetics Of Alcohol
A blog by request - Just before the last holiday, I had several conversations with clients about alcohol. There was the usual question, "I know, it's bad." Like so many [...]
Raspberries–Red, Black & Gold
It's raspberry season again! Growing up, the summer holidays of Memorial Day, Independence and Labor Day brought a short break from gardening and farm work. There was always the family [...]
My Views On Nutrition
Choosing a nutritionist to work with can be a challenge. The media is flooded with ideas of what is good and bad in the realm of food. Many of [...]
Class: Introduction To Treating Disharmonies With Asian Food Energetics – Nov 3 & 4
Radishes clear phlegm, nettles nourish the Blood, cucumbers clear heat and beets enter the Heart. What should you eat when you have a cold? What should you avoid if [...]
Treating Heartburn, Acid Reflux and GERD (Gastroesophogeal Reflux Disease) with Asian Medicine and Holistic Nutrition
Heartburn, acid reflux and GERD (gastroesophogeal reflux disorder), are very common complaints among Americans, with nearly 1 in 10 adults suffering at least once a week. Ouch! That's a [...]
Class: Foundational Theories Of Chinese Medicine 1 – Begins Sept 12
6 Wednesdays - September 12, 19, & 26; October 3, 10 & 17th. 5:30-8:30, $415 Participants in this class will be introduced to foundational theories of Chinese medicine. This first [...]
Noshing On Nasturtiums
I love eating flowers. Their vibrancy and delicate petals provide a refreshing treat to the spirit especially on hot summer days. Each flower, like anything else we ingest, will [...]
Cool Cucumbers–Understanding Cucumber’s Energetics
Put the vitamin pack down and go eat a cucumber. A little history The humble cucumber (Cucumis Sativus) is a member of the gourd family, Curcurbitaceae. Like tomatoes and [...]
Radishes–Nature’s Phlegm Fighters
One of the first roots to come out of the garden is the bold radish - and the timing couldn't be better considering radishes' ability to clear out gunk [...]
Stone Fruit Salsa
Drupes or stone fruits come available from late May and early June through the first frosts of September in Idaho. They are easy to identify [...]