Winter Squash is a wonderful food for a cold rainy season. The abundance of this tasty squash peaks in early Fall and is available to early winter. During cold weather, I suggest that you switch …
Magnesium glycinate has been increasing in popularity for several years – with good reasons. However, since 2020, I’ve seen this impressive mineral hit superstar status in my practice. Why? Probably because it effectively addresses many …
Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays, if I thought I could get away with it, I might dress up and go trick or treating with the kids. Unfortunately I think whether I …
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 …
Earlier this year I had the pleasure of meeting April Crowley a Registered Dietitian and Certified Health-Supportive Chef. Plus I got to eat several of these truly yummy chocolate coconut bars, so I asked April to …
Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you have much to be thankful for, I know I do. Cranberries are a staple of many traditional Thanksgiving feasts. For as long as I can remember, we have had a …
Summer is here! In Chinese Medicine this is the time of year that is considered most yang. To learn more about yin and yang click here. High yang means heat, maximum activity, and moving outward …
Valentine’s Day is coming soon! Flower vendors, candy manufacturers and jewelry stores are all bombarding us with ideas about ways to show our love. In Chinese Medicine, one way to insure a good love life …
A very recent study found that ‘moderate’ coffee drinkers (1-2 cups a day) have 26% lower odds of developing colorectal cancer. The risk is reduced up to a 50% when the coffee intake is more …
