Fire and Joy: Learning to Embrace Summer Fully
Ah, summer is here, bringing with it the scorching sun and the sizzling energy of [...]
Jul
Going with the Flow: The Importance of Movement for the Wood Element and Liver Health
“Movement is the song of the body. The Wood element is the conductor. Listen to [...]
Mar
Springing into Action: Unleashing the Growth Potential of the Wood Element
“Spring adds new life and new beauty to all that is.” – Jessica Harrelson This [...]
Mar
Acupuncture and Wei Qi: Understanding the Connection for Optimal Health and Wellness
Chinese Medicine believes that strengthening wei qi, the body’s protective energy, is key to overall [...]
Jan
Compassion & Simplicity: How to Cope with Re-Entry Anxiety
Just a few days ago, the CDC revised its guidelines for mask-wearing: if you’re at [...]
May
The Fire/Heart Element of Summer Amid a Global Health Crisis & Social Reckoning
5:43 PM eastern time on June 20 is the summer solstice, the official start of [...]
Jun
Liver, Wood & Spring: Embracing the Season While in Quarantine
Green shoots are springing out of dry, brown branches; nestled buds are unfurling themselves; and [...]
May
Apple Cider Vinegar: The Timeless Panacea
It may seem as though every wellness guru, Youtuber, and health-inclined friend is now being [...]
Dec
Ancient Practice, New Energy: Demystifying Cupping
Do you remember seeing Michael Phelps with all those circular, purple bruises on his back [...]
Sep
Nurturing and Transformation in Late Summer: Earth Element
Whether you consciously knew there was a fifth season in traditional Chinese medicine or not, you [...]
Aug