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 | Jun 24, 2010 | Health, Healthy aging, Healthy Digestion, Healthy Foods, Organic Produce, Pesticides, Strawberries
Organic fruits and vegetables can be expensive and I pick and choose the ones I buy. The big factor that influences my decision about buying organic produce is the level of pesticides used in their production.Organic produce contains fewer pesticides. Pesticides are a...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Jun 22, 2009 | Chinese Medicine, Health, Healthy Foods, Strawberries
Strawberries are at their peak now and will remain so through July. In addition to being an appealing valentine-shaped fruit that you can eat fresh or in pies and desserts, strawberries are good for you in special ways.In TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) terms,...
