Traditional Chinese Medicine
High Protein Lentil Soup Recipe
This high protein lentil soup is the ultimate cozy weather meal. Filled with warm spices and packed with vegetables, protein, and fiber, it’s a balanced meal the whole family will enjoy! In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), foods are classified based on their energetic properties, tastes, and effects on the body. Lentils, being a nutritious legume, have many benefits. continue reading
Benefits of Adding Acupuncture to Your Wellness Routine
This is the time of year when many are looking to start (or restart) their wellness routines. Self-care Saturdays may have fallen by the wayside during the holiday season and now is the time to get back on track. As you examine your health goals and wellness priorities this year, have you considered adding acupuncture to your wellness routine? If not, here’s why you should and some things to consider to set yourself up for success.
Acupuncture provides numerous health benefits from a holistic approach to wellness. It’s a non-pharmacological approach to health and wellness and addresses a variety of health concerns you might be struggling with. continue reading
Honoring Winter Solstice
This is the solstice, the still point
of the sun, its cusp and midnight,
the year’s threshold
and unlocking, where the past
lets go of and becomes the future;
the place of caught breath, the door
of a vanished house left ajar.
~ Margaret Atwood ~
Greetings to all my precious people!!
We are in the midst of transition to Winter, the time of deep reflection, inward movement and incubation. For those of us living in the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice occurred on Thursday, December 21st, marking the shortest day and the longest night of the year. This cycle of Nature has arrived consistently throughout millenia, reflecting the natural rhythm of the Universe that is also part of our own rhythms as a human being made of stardust. continue reading
Winter Self Care Reminders
I pray this winter be gentle and kind
a season of rest from the wheel of the mind.
~~ John Geddes
Greetings to all my precious people!!!
The Winter season is filled with holiday celebration, always depicted with joyful gatherings highlighting family, friends and togetherness. We mark the calendars, counting the days ‘til the end of the year, as we check off items on our to-do lists, many times with equal measure of excitement and exhaustion. Advertisements on TV and social media highlight the “must-have” gift items and there are still cards to write, gifts to wrap, cookies to bake and dinners to plan. So much tradition! So much anticipation! Shiny happy people are everywhere! continue reading
Shakshuka (Eggs Poached in Spicy Tomato Sauce) Recipe
Shakshuka is a veggie-packed meal featuring eggs cooked in a mixture of tomatoes, onions, peppers and spices. It’s often served for breakfast or lunch in North Africa and the Middle East.
The combination of eggs, tomatoes, and spices create a balanced dish that harmonizes Yin and Yang energies in the body. Achieving this balance is essential for maintaining optimal health in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). continue reading
