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Food has the power to either weigh us down, leaving us feeling stagnant and stuck, or to uplift us, bringing lightness to both body and spirit. By being intentional with what we eat, we can raise our vibration and align more deeply with the energy of the seasons.
In Chinese Medicine, winter is seen as a season of introspection and restoration—a time to align with nature’s rhythm of slowing down and conserving energy. Just as the earth rests and renews beneath the surface during the colder months, we too are encouraged to embrace stillness and focus on replenishing our vital energy.
One of the things I deeply love about Eastern Medicine is its wisdom in guiding us towards healthier, more balanced lives—drawing inspiration and lessons directly from nature itself. Each season offers us a unique lesson, and winter teaches us to embrace stillness and introspection.The Winter Solstice marks a pivotal shift in the earth’s energy. As the longest night of the year, it gently invites us to slow down and align with its quiet stillness.
Pears benefit the Lung in Chinese medicine by adding moisture. As Autumn is consider the Metal season, known for being drying, we want to add moisture through the nourishment we take in. Pears are said to have a sour & sweet flavor which tonifies (builds & supports) yin through the lung, stomach and spleen. Pears counteract heat and resolve phlegm. Although the roasting action is drying, this is offset by pear’s temperature in TCM which is considered cool.
Acupressure works by stimulating specific points on the body, aligning our internal energy (qi) and allowing it to flow more freely. Just like a leaf falls freely from a branch, acupressure can help us let go of anxiety and stress as it is stored in the body. It is a readily available technique that can be used at anytime, anywhere.
Ever wonder what your Acupuncturist or Chinese Medicine Herbalist is doing when they place their fingertips on your wrists? Quite
When living in the jungles of Guyana South America as a child, preventing mosquito bites was one of my mom’s
For those of us who have had the “pleasure” of getting our breasts squeezed between two cold metal plates for
Seasonal Horary Acupuncture Treatments offer an opportunity to bring forth the gifts of the season in the human form.
Winter self care includes more rest, staying hydrated and keeping warm. Moxibustion is an herbal heat therapy used to help warm up the body. Check out this video as a guide.
