Chinese Medicine Teaches Us That Autumn Is the Season To “Let It Go”

Chinese Medicine Teaches Us That Autumn Is the Season To “Let It Go”

If you’ve been waiting for a sign this is it! Chinese Medicine teaches us that Autumn is a perfect season to get rid of the old and welcome the new. In short Fall is the best time to ‘let it go’. Nature is constantly showing us about the cycle of...
Summer, Fire, Joy, and Cooling Foods

Summer, Fire, Joy, and Cooling Foods

The Chinese medicine element associated with summer is, not surprisingly, fire. The fire element is special because it provides that spark which inspires love for others as well as enthusiasm for new ideas and perhaps even an adventure. Summer is the season of the...

Musings About Detachment, Health and Happiness

A few weeks ago I was sitting by a lake with one of my favorite cousins Jessica. Jessica has a very calm voice, often soothing in nature. I know that she has strong opinions and emotions (as most of us do, at least occasionally ;). I admire her skill at detachment,...