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 [...]
Why I No Longer Use Moxibustion In My Practice
Moxibustion is a wonderful Traditional Chinese herbal therapy that's been in practice for thousands of years and is a common part of many Asian medicine (Korean, Japanese and Chinese all [...]
Addressing Hypothyroidism With Asian Medicine
Feeling burnt out or exhausted? Impaired thyroid functioning may be part of the problem. A little gland located in the neck, the thyroid produces hormones that play a role [...]
My Herb Cabinet Essentials
I recently had a client ask me how many herbs were in my personal cupboard. "A lot, but it's only one cupboard." Considering that I've been using herbs since I [...]
Windy Conditions
Mo My brief visit to Ireland reminds me of how lovely or problematic a blustery day can be. Never mind doing your hair, it's going [...]
Enriching Yin
Feeling hot, thirsty, dehydrated or dried up? Then it's time to enrich Yin. The concept of Yin and Yang are part of the founding principles of Chinese medicine (Asian [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The Emotions In Asian Medicine–Vice & Virtue
"True emotions last for about 7 seconds, everything else is holding on." I was surprised the first time I heard this statement. From this perspective, I was holding onto [...]
Before You Go-Tips & Herbs To Take With You When Traveling
We love vacation and travel! And nobody wants to be sick while they are hiking in the mountains or exploring a new country. It makes sense to both prepare [...]