by Jennifer Dubowsky | Oct 25, 2022 | Autumn, Chinese Medicine, foods for autumn, Ginger, Health, Healthy Foods, Recipes, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Winter, winter squash
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 from cold, raw foods, such as salads, to warmer, cooked foods, such as... 
by Jennifer Dubowsky | May 18, 2022 | Chia Seeds, Health, Healthy Foods, insomnia, Jennifer Dubowsky L.A.c., Magnesium, Magnesium glycinate, Vital Minerals
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 of the health... 
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Jun 22, 2018 | Chinese Medicine, Chinese Medicine and Summer, Fire Element, Five Elements, Green Tea, Happiness, Healthy Foods, Strawberries, Summer, Watermelon, Yin and Yang
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... by Jennifer Dubowsky | May 8, 2018 | Health, Healthy Digestion, Healthy Foods, Nutrition, Recipes, Vegan recipes
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 share the recipe here. Try it out and let us know what... by Jennifer Dubowsky | Nov 23, 2017 | Cancer Prevention/Treatment, Cranberries, foods for autumn, Health, Healthy Foods, Heart Health, Herbs, Thanksgiving, Urinary Tract Infections
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 terrific cranberry bread (made by my mother) that is always my favorite. This post... 
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Jul 10, 2017 | Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Chinese Medicine and Summer, Fire Element, Five Elements, Health, Healthy Foods, Seasonal Acupuncture, Summer, Traditional Chinese Medicine
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 with our lives and into nature. In Chicago we’re right in the...