Diet
Gingery Pumpkin Soup Recipe
Here is a steaming soup, with the benefits of pumpkin and spices, for your fall table. Ongoing scientific research suggests that a chemical compound in Asian pumpkins improves insulin levels and lowers blood sugar. This dovetails with the Chinese tradition, in which pumpkin is also considered especially beneficial for people with the symptoms of diabetes. continue reading
Velvety Pears with Anise Seeds, Lemon and Honey Recipe
According to Chinese medicine, pears are considered a nourishing and healing food in Autumn. Pears are the fruit to eat when you’re suffering from a cough with phlegm. They are not a substitute for treatment, but their cooling nature will soothe and help clear any excess mucus. If you want to increase the potency of this action, grate ½ tsp gingerroot and squeeze the juice into the pear cooking liquid and drink it as a warm tea. The pears and their juice may be enjoyed together, or you can eat the pears as a dessert and warm the juice to sip as a soothing tea. continue reading
Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Cookie Recipe
Did you know that if you play your recipe cards right, you can mix up a batch of cookies that are not only reminiscent of a gingersnap, but are also 100% paleo AND anti-inflammatory? continue reading
Creating Contentment, Calm and Confidence
The season of Autumn arrives early in the morning on Saturday September 23rd, reminding us that we need to prepare for the long, cold winter that will follow. Observe the natural outdoor environment and you notice the squirrels burying their acorns, the leaves falling from the tree limbs, and the many birds migrating to warmer climates. Nature herself is preparing to be quiet, be still – and this encourages us to continue to turn inward, to reacquaint ourselves with our inner thoughts, our deeper longings, and reconnect to our inner wisdom and innate knowing. continue reading
Lucky Nuts Recipe
This delicious Lucky Nuts recipe is a quick treat to whip up for your next gathering!! It was shared by one of our beloved patients from the book: Be a Plant Based Woman Warrior. If you have any recipes, tips, or resources to share with us, please do! We welcome inspired input that supports our community.
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