Wellness Guides

Enjoy the Fire energy of Summer, but know how to keep it under control when you need to simmer down! You can learn to manage the heat and fire of Summer by understanding the TCM perspective on the season.

These easy-to-prepare summer salad recipes are great to enjoy while spending time outside with friends and family. Use fresh ingredients from your local farmstand!

While you may think it’s more appropriate for colder months, sipping a warm soup in Summer can help the body stay hydrated and also induce gentle perspiration to keep the body cool. You can add […]

Winter is a time for hibernation and internal reflection Winter is the end of a natural cycle. Many may equate winter with death. However, even within nature, there is an emphasis on yin. During Winter, […]

View Fall through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and discover how to adapt your diet and lifestyle to enjoy Fall in optimal health. TCM considers your health within the broad context of all the factors affecting your life, including the changing seasons.

Massage is a great way to alleviate sinus congestion There are many natural ways to address sinus congestion. Including, but not limited to: acupuncture, NAET Allergy Elimination, herbal medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), massage, essential […]

Immune-Boosting Protocol for Cold and Flu Season As we head into Autumn and Winter, AKA “Cold and Flu Season,” we’d like to tell you about this new protocol for boosting your immune system, which can […]

Easy, Healthy Lunch the Traditional Chinese Medicine Way The practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is based on determining the TCM Diagnostic Pattern for each individual at the first visit, and adjusting it with every […]

This is one of my favorite teas. It’s great for soothing an upset digestive system, and I love the way it tastes. It is perfect for cold days to warm and nourish the body. “Chai” […]

Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic has infected more than 20 million people and caused hundreds of thousands of deaths in the U.S. Most people who recover from COVID-19 return to normal health, but […]

How can Chinese Herbal Medicine help your immune system? In Western medicine, having a strong immune system is the key to resisting illness and maintaining overall health and well-being. There is lots of advice on […]

Salt and home health practices A number of years ago I met a nurse practitioner who told me some things that made a lot of sense. Over the years I have incorporated her advice into […]