Windy Conditions
My brief visit to Ireland reminds me of how lovely or problematic a blustery day can be. Nevermind doing your hair, it's going to be [...]
Spring’s Energetics–The Season Of The Wood Element
Welcome to Spring! When does Spring really begin? For most Western cultures, we correlate the start of spring with the spring equinox, around March 20-21st. But all of us [...]
Spring–Eating With The Seasons
Spring's natural energy is to lighten up and move forward, shaking off the deep, slumbering and contemplative state of winter and the foods of spring perfectly support this. They [...]
Grace And Gratitude
He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has. - Epictetus "Thank you." It's a [...]
Basic Congee (Shi Fan, Jook)
Congee, Shi-Fan (literally, rice water) or Jook. Whatever name you give it, rice porridge has been the foundation of nutritional healing since...well, we started playing with fire and cooking. [...]
Building Blood
Blood is blood is blood, right? Nope...Asian medicine's definition of Blood is a bit different than that of Western medicine's of blood (I'll use the lower case b when [...]
Winter Skin
Winter's weather and cold can often lead to dry, chapped and flaky skin. Heating systems that force dry air may keep us warm and cozy, but will leech out [...]
The Energetics And Healing Properties Of Cranberries
It's cranberry season! These bright little gems often grace many a Thanksgiving table, their tartness adding a welcome vibrancy to turkey's muted flavors. Sadly, the holiday table is sometimes [...]
Nourishing In Winter’s Depth
In Asian medicine (Chinese medicine) Winter's energetic nature is one of quiet, calm and stillness. It's an ideal time for deep introspection, rest and restoration. It's a fine season to [...]
Insights On Sleepless Nights
Do you toss and turn all night long or wake of refreshed and energized? Sleepless nights have plagued all of us at some time or another, however with more [...]