A classic TCM tonic tea to strengthen Qi and Blood, warm the interior, and calm the Shen (Spirit) — perfect for chilly October evenings. continue reading
INTUITION: Strengthen Inner Knowing as the Veil Grows Thin
“The intellect has little to do on the road to discovery.
There comes a leap in consciousness,
call it intuition or what you will,
the solution comes to you
and you don’t know how or why.“
~~ Albert Einstein
Greetings to all my precious people!!
As October deepens and we approach the ancient celebration of Samhain, the veil between worlds naturally grows thin. But there’s another veil that dissolves during this season – the one between our thinking mind and our knowing heart. Intuition isn’t mystical fantasy; it’s the most practical guidance system we possess, refined through decades of lived experience and finally ready to be fully trusted.
The Portal Within
At midlife, something profound shifts in our relationship to inner knowing. The external authorities we once deferred to – parents, partners, cultural expectations, even our younger selves – begin to lose their power over us. In their place emerges something far more reliable: the accumulated wisdom of our own lived experience speaking through the portal of intuition.
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Steamed Asian Greens with Sesame & Goji Dressing Recipe
A simple, mineral-rich side dish designed to clear Lung heat, nourish Blood, and ease dryness while supporting the Liver and Spleen. continue reading
How Acupuncture Supports Healing in Autoimmune Diseases
In January 2025, Mayo Clinic researchers and collaborators have described — for the first time — the prevalence of autoimmune diseases in the U.S. Their research, published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, reports that about 15 million people are estimated to have one or more of 105 autoimmune diseases. Treatments can vary but more and more people are looking for alternatives without harsh side effects. Patients are seeking out complementary treatments that address the whole person, not just the symptoms. Among these options, acupuncture stands out as a promising therapy with ancient roots and growing modern validation. continue reading
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GRIEF: The Hidden Gateway to Autumn’s Deepest Medicine
“No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear.”
— C. S. Lewis
Greetings to all my precious people!!
Every Autumn, trees perform the most beautiful act of grief imaginable – they release what has sustained them all summer, trusting that this letting go is not loss but preparation for new life. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, grief is not a pathology to be fixed but the natural emotion of the Metal element, the feeling that allows us to honor what has been while creating space for what’s becoming.
The Sacred Sadness That Clears the Way
At midlife, we often find ourselves in seasons of multiple griefs – not just the obvious losses, but the subtle mourning of who we used to be, dreams that didn’t manifest as expected, and the sweet sorrow of watching our children grow beyond needing us. This isn’t depression or getting stuck in sadness. This is the sacred work of clearing the emotional field so new possibilities can take root.
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