Throughout the world and in Chinese Medicine, Spring is a time of awakening, rebirth, and growth. Life is waking up from the slow,...

Yes, you read that right! No date is set (yet) but final preparations are being made to start up again real soon. Whether you are a new...

REAL TALK: The truth about ice water according to Chinese Medicine. Hear me out. I talk about this all the time with my patients...

FALL HEALTH IN CHINESE MEDICINE Fall is officially here! In our weekly CSA box, the cherries are gone and in their place are apples and...

Summer food is about balancing out the energetics of the Fire element. Too much heat (Fire) in the body can manifest as poor sleep...

Last year, when I first made the decision to temporarily close my clinic due to COVID, I thought it would be only for a month or two. I...

Let’s talk about stress. We’ve all experienced it in some way, shape, or form and especially so during this pandemic. We've all had to...

This is a common question and the answer is yes! It can help them stay calm and focused. And ear seeds can even force your kid to pick up...

If you live in San Diego like I do, you know that we typically don't experience a true winter with snow, ice, and cold cold temperatures...

Gluten free cantaloupe bread! I found this recipe a couple of months ago and it has since become a family favorite. I have made it...

When I was preparing for my acupuncture & Chinese Medicine licensure exams oh so many years ago, I opted to not go out of town to see my...

With Halloween just around the corner, sweet treats will be in abundance no matter how you decide to celebrate it this year. Many...

Chocolate, candy, & all things sugary and sweet are a given when it comes to Halloween. I totally get it - it’s so yummy and induces so...

With the onset of Fall and the recent wild fires on the West Coast, we have to pay particular attention to the energetics and health of...

I recently decided to make donuts. Why? Because on a typical non-pandemic Sunday, we would go to church and eat the donuts that would be...

#Nutrition and a proper diet are key foundations to your #health and #immunity which is important more than ever due to the #COVID...

Shiitake Mushroom & Quinoa Soup This recipe brings together the rich, warm, and aromatic flavors of ginger, lemongrass, garlic, and...