It’s HOT out there!
Most of us associate the summer season with heat, and rightfully so. In Chinese Medicine, summer is the season of Fire. The Fire element is in charge of the heart and small intestine,
Watermelon Smoothie with Goji Berries and Lime
From The Chinese Medicine Cookbook by Stacey Isaacs
This watermelon smoothie is truly refreshing during the dog days of summer!
Watermelon healthy juice in mug with lime and mint
Ingredients:
4 cups seedless watermelon chunks
1 cup ice
1 tablespoon goji berries
Juice of 1/2 lime
Combine all ingredients in blender and blend.
Enjoy the Bounty of Summer
Summer is officially here and that brings a bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables.
By now everyone knows that eating more vegetables and fruits is beneficial for our health.
How to Make This a Great Thanksgiving
Even if you are by yourself
In past holiday newsletters, I’ve offered advice on how to have a less-stressed holiday season. This year requires a different twist on that theme.
July Clinic Updates
It’s great to be back in business! I’m really enjoying seeing everyone and feel my work is helping me as much as it is helping you.
As most of you have probably seen,
Clinic Updates and Self Help
Well, we’ve made it through the first week of “Social Distancing” and sadly my first week of the clinic being closed. I really miss you all! Unfortunately, this is going to be around for a bit longer,
Food As Medicine Cooking Workshop, Thursday Feb 6
February 6, 12:00 – 2:00
at The Gathering Place
203 McIntosh Trail, PTC
When we start to think of food as fuel for our bodies,
Make 2020 The Year You Take Back Your Health
Where do you want to see yourself in 2020? While you are taking some downtime during the holidays, it’s the perfect time to reflect on your accomplishments for this year,
Are You Really Ready for the Holidays?
Many people look forward to the holiday season and the start of a new year. It often provides an opportunity to spend quality time with family, take a few days off from work,
Food As Medicine Cooking Class
You asked and I’m delivering! Many of my patients ask “what should I be eating?” While this can be very individual based on what’s happening with your body, there are some general guidelines that Chinese Medicine adheres to.
How to Stay Well this Fall
Even though it’s still hot as Hades outside, we are fast approaching the change of the seasons – summer into fall – one of most susceptible times of the year for catching colds and flu.
Living With the Season – Late Summer
It’s Late summer which means hot, muggy weather and heat-breaking afternoon thunderstorms. Late summer is considered one of the five major seasons in Chinese Medicine and we find it useful to look to Nature as a guide to understand how life (human,
Keeping Cool in the Summer Heat
The Summer season filled with abundant energy, long days and sunshine. This is the most yang time of year. Summer is about expansion, growth, activity and creativity. According to Chinese medicine,