According to Chinese Medicine, our diet should change with the seasons to keep us in tune with the energies around us. As the weather cools off for the fall, it makes sense that we should eat more warming, strengthening foods. Using warming spices is an easy way to enhance the diet and warm the body […]
Archives for October 2016
Self-Cultivation Series: Holding Your Heart in Your Hand
This exercise can be done alone, or you can work with a partner. When working with a partner, your hand holds the heart of your partner, while their hand holds your heart. One person leads the guided meditation by talking you through the different steps. It is important not to rush through this exercise so […]
Warm Tea, Pure Heart
Tea is loaded with antioxidants, boosts the immune system, lowers the risk of cancer, improves brain function, helps with fat loss – the list goes on. We so often hear about the health benefits of drinking tea, but we don’t usually think about the healing benefits of sharing tea with others. Consider the simple pleasure in making a […]
The Healing Power of Moxa
As you walk into any acupuncture clinic you often notice the familiar smoky odor of moxa. Some people love it, others do not. New patients usually ask “What’s that strange smell?” Moxibustion is a method of heating specific acupuncture points on the body by burning an herb material close to the skin. This technique can […]
