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Full of Your Self

By Kathy Casey | Published February 1, 2024

Be yourself; everyone else is taken.

~~ Oscar Wilde

Greetings to all my precious people!

It is the beginning of February and the Spring season is not far behind!  In the Celtic traditions, the first day of February is known as “Imbolc” (im-bulk) and is celebrated from February 1 to sundown February 2.  Imbolc marks the halfway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox in the Northern Hemisphere and is just one of several holidays highlighting some aspect of winter and sunlight, and heralding the change of seasons.  continue reading »

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Slow-Cooker Balsamic Short Ribs Recipe

By Kathy Casey | Published January 31, 2024

Now here’s a beef short ribs recipe your friends and family will love! Short ribs are ribs usually cut from sections towards the front and lower parts of beef cattle. Although you can buy boneless short ribs, they are often sold with the bone attached. The meat attached to the bone can come from the brisket, plate, chuck or rib and can contain less or more fat depending on where it comes from. Short ribs can be cut “flanken style” which includes a thin slice across multiple ribs with meat in between the bones or “English style” which includes a portion of just one rib with a thicker piece of meat attached. For this recipe, we use bone-in English style ribs. When shopping for short ribs, look for ribs that have a thick cut of meat attached to the bone with a good meat-to-fat ratio (more meat, less fat).  continue reading »

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The Stories We Tell Ourselves

By Kathy Casey | Published January 26, 2024

“Imagine a new story for your life and start living it.”

~~ Paulo Coelho

Greetings to all my precious people!!

We have just experienced the Full Wolf Moon – January 25, 2024 – the first full moon of the new year.  It reached peak illumination at 12:54 p.m. ET on Thursday, according to NASA and it will look like a full moon until around midnight on Friday, January 26.  Did you know that full moon names are based on seasons, historical crops and the behavior of animals? The Wolf Moon moniker for this month’s full moon came about because wolves were often heard howling in January, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac. Wolves howl to communicate with their pack and to protect their territory. It is thought that a Wolf Moon offers us greater opportunity for deep self-reflection about how we operate and communicate within our world.  continue reading »

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Tamari Sweet Potato Wedges with Rosemary Recipe

By Kathy Casey | Published January 25, 2024

These make great appetizers for dinner parties, but they’re also a great side dish. From a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, tamari, with its salty flavor, is associated with the Water element and the Kidney organ, providing a blood-tonifying effect and aiding digestion. Sweet potatoes, with their sweet flavor, nourish the Earth element, tonifying Qi and Blood, stabilizing blood sugar, and offering a moistening effect. Rosemary, known for its pungent flavor, aligns with the Metal element, activating Qi and promoting circulation, while also potentially clearing dampness. When combined, these ingredients create a harmonious balance of flavors and energetics in the diet, supporting overall health.  continue reading »

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Does Acupuncture Treat Heart Disease?

By admin | Published January 22, 2024

Does Acupuncture Treat Heart Disease?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. And ethnicity doesn’t matter, as people of all racial and ethnic groups are impacted. With such serious statistics, many might wonder what treatment options are available. Did you know that acupuncture can help with treating heart disease, as well as many of its contributing factors? Read on to learn how. continue reading »

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