Summer brims with berries! Whichever way you eat them – fresh or cooked – they are packed with nutrients and flavor. Baking the crumble and filing separately ensures a super-crisp topping. Berries are sweet, sour and astringent. They are rich in antioxidants and flavonoids, making them an excellent choice for countering inflammation and supporting circulation. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, berries nourish essence, hydrate the body and strengthen the blood.
If you or a family member suffer from asthma, you might be looking for another alternative to the typical treatment options. With little to know side effects, acupuncture and acupressure just might be what you have been looking for. There are actually six common acupressure points that can help you manage your asthma symptoms. continue reading
In the Chinese tradition, salads include wilted or lightly cooked vegetables served at room temperature. This salad includes all five flavors and several vibrant and palatable colors – it is a delight to put on your table. The varying textures make it a highly satisfying dish.
Summer is a time of abundant energy, long sunshine-filled days and warmth. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), summer has many different associations that help define it. The element of summer is fire, the color of summer is red, the emotion of summer is joy and the governing organs are the heart and the small intestine.
“Three parts medicine, seven parts nurturing health. Skill in treating is not as good as skill in nurturing health.”
~~ Chinese saying
