In general, I’m not a big fan of the detox craze. It promotes extremism in our food choices, and often hypes herbs or diets which are not healthy for the person or the season. That being said, after a month of Christmas cookies and chocolates, sometimes our bodies need a little nudge back towards healthy habits. Sugar, with its…
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October is upon us. After a summer of intense heat and humidity, a bit of crisp cool air is appreciated. Leaves are starting to turn vibrant shades of orange and red, just as the light of daytime is waning. For our ancestors, many of whom lived and worked on farms, this was a time of celebration for the bountiful harvest…
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In Chinese Medicine, summertime is the season of the heart organ system. The “heart” corresponds to fire, joy, laughter, and the color red. It houses our mind and spirit, allowing us to form connections with others, and communicate our true feelings. However, out of balance, it can cause insomnia, anxiety or excess joy in the form of mania. To support…
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For many people, today marks the beginning of a very happy season. The days are now longer and brighter, the air warmer, and fun opportunities for socializing and play abound. In traditional Chinese Medicine, the Summer-Solstice would be represented on the Yin-Yang diagram as the pinnacle of “Yang” energy, or greatest amount of brightness, just before its decline into the…
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