Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine

Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine

Chinese Herbal Medicine I first learned about the power of Chinese herbs when I was a student and was not getting my menstrual cycle. I  went to my Western medicine doctor who was not concerned at all with my year without periods after coming off the birth control...
Acupressure and Lifestyle Tips During Your Period

Acupressure and Lifestyle Tips During Your Period

Acupressure and Lifestyle Tips During Your Period, days 1- 5  In Traditional Chinese Medicine the menstrual cycle is broken down into four phases. In this post I will be giving you my top Acupressure point and lifestyle suggestions for Phase 1 of your menstrual cycle....
Stay Cool With TCM This Summer

Stay Cool With TCM This Summer

TCM & the Summer Season   Summer is here (finally)! In traditional Chinese medicine, the summer season is represented with an abundance of energy, creativity, socialization and movement. Each season is represented by a few characteristics in TCM to better...
Cooling Cucumber Salad Recipe

Cooling Cucumber Salad Recipe

TCM Cooling Cucumber Salad   We’re all looking for easy, delicious, and cooling summer recipes, right? Well, you’ve stumbled upon a winner! This cooling cucumber salad recipe is one that I can whip up in under 10 minutes and munch on whenever I crave...
Liver Qi Stagnation In TCM

Liver Qi Stagnation In TCM

Liver Qi Stagnation – What Is It and What Do I Do About It?   Liver qi stagnation is one of the most common issues that patients come in with at my clinic. The combination of busy day-to-day life, the consumption of processed foods, environmental toxins and...