The only way to truly protect yourself during flu season is to have a healthy immune system. And the only way to have a healthy immune system is to be well fed, well rested, and hydrated…
Read MoreManage Stress. I know, easier said than done! But in my experience, stress is one of the main obstacles to conception, a smooth pregnancy, and recovery.
Read MoreIn Chinese medicine the best time to treat an illness is before it happens. And as we head into cold and flu season, the best offense is a good defense. A strong immune system is all you need to navigate the cold, wet, windy days of winter (and all of your sneezy coughy friends, coworkers, and kids!). Here are my favorite immune boosters:
Read MoreThe word that resonates with this time of year is resources. It feels necessary to me to restore my resources -- physical, emotional, mental, energetic -- and spend some time reflecting on how I want to spend them moving forward
Read MoreAs the weather grows colder, and the nights grow longer, this is the perfect time of year to reassess our habits and make time for ourselves. Here are my winter wellness self care suggests:
Read MoreAcupuncture is becoming more and more mainstream, but many people have questions and
concerns before they are ready to start treatment. Some people are unclear about the benefits,
and some have false preconceptions. so let’s separate some of the fact from the fiction:
Everything starts in the gut! In Chinese Medicine, digestion is ruled by the earth element, and the spleen and stomach handle not only digesting food, but the “transportation and transformation” of resources.
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