Clearing Sinus Congestion
If you've ever had a treatment at Pulse, you've likely smelled the wonderful, clearing Kwan Loong or other oils we use during treatment. Besides soothing sore muscles the fragrances [...]
The Colon – The Official In Charge Of The Drain Ditch
The health of your Colon (or Large Intestines) is not something that should be overlooked. The organ holds the job of letting go of things it no longer needs, [...]
Class: Introduction To Treating Disharmonies With Asian Food Energetics – Nov 3 & 4
Attend this class online! 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 [...]
Warm To The Core
Let's warm your core up! The Asian cultures have a long tradition of dressing to protect the abdomen and the lower back and with good reason - the Kidneys [...]
Cinnamon Simmered Chicken
Chicken simmered slowly with cinnamon sticks and soy sauce. Nice and warming on a cold winter’s day, this will make your house smell fabulous. You [...]
Chew On This! Why Chewing Is So Important
I have made it a rule to give every tooth of mine a chance, and when I eat to chew every bite 32 times. To this rule I owe [...]
Fabulous Fiber
“Eat your muffin, it’s full of bran—it will make you move.” I’m not sure which was more bothersome at 14, eating the dry, flavorless muffin being presented to me [...]
Autumn–Eating With The Seasons
Eating in Autumn Autumn corresponds to the Metal element in the 5 Element theory of Asian (Chinese) medicine and rules the Lungs and Colon. To embrace Autumn choose [...]
Autumn’s Energetics–The Season Of The Metal Element
Autumn's arrival shifts the Qi that had been expanding outward (Yang) in the Summer to begin to shift inward (Yin). We glide through Late Summer at the equinox and [...]
The Lungs In Asian Medicine–The Delicate Organs & Minister To Emperor
Breathe, baby breathe. As I write this Boise and much of the Northwest is weighted down under heavy smoke from wildfires. I have been cautioning clients, friends and family to [...]