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 [...]

Liver, Wood & Spring: Embracing the Season While in Quarantine

Green shoots are springing out of dry, brown branches; nestled buds are unfurling themselves; and [...]

Apple Cider Vinegar: The Timeless Panacea

It may seem as though every wellness guru, Youtuber, and health-inclined friend is now being [...]

Ancient Practice, New Energy: Demystifying Cupping

Do you remember seeing Michael Phelps with all those circular, purple bruises on his back [...]

Nurturing and Transformation in Late Summer: Earth Element

Whether you consciously knew there was a fifth season in traditional Chinese medicine or not, you [...]

Four Sigmatic: The Purveyor of “Everyday Magic” through Mushroom Coffee

You might still only think of mushrooms as a boring pizza topping. Or you might [...]

Reading the Face: Chinese Facial Diagnosis

Reading faces is a skill that is hardwired into us: from birth, we can distinguish [...]

Healthy and Refreshing Summer Mocktails

Drinking is a huge part of our social lives, especially in NYC. We “grab drinks” [...]

Enjoying Summer’s Bounty: Salads, Squash and Being Kind to Yourself

July 4th is past and we are deep into summer. Are you going to the [...]

Book Rec! Stress Less, Accomplish More: Meditation for Extraordinary Performance by Emily Fletcher

 By now, you’ve definitely heard that meditation is good for you; in fact, you’ve probably [...]