May: Healthy Heads, Happy Hearts & Honoring Moms

Spring is officially here—even if this week’s chilly rain begs to differ! The trees are blooming, the sun is peeking through, and with all this new life… come the head complaints. Lately in the clinic, I’ve been seeing a lot of head issues: allergy congestion, headaches, high blood pressure, itchy eyes, neck stiffness, and even folks just trying to feel clearer, lighter, and more connected despite the stress of the world.

So this month, we’re focusing on one simple theme: Healthy Heads.

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April: Flowing Systems, Hormone Regulation & Resilience

Spring is here, although this weather is an exercise is patience! It's WARM, it's cold, it's windy, it's sunny, it's gray, it's SLEETING?!? It's a transition season, and that involves a lot of back and forth. Which has the potential to bring some irritability with the unpredictability. With that scenario in mind, I want to discuss SYSTEMS in our bodies, and how they flow.

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Top 10 Foods for Vitality This Spring – According to Chinese Medicine

Spring is Liver season in Chinese medicine—the time to refresh, restore, and get energy moving again after winter’s deep rest. The Liver governs smooth Qi flow, blood circulation, and detoxification, and it also supports healthy tendons, ligaments, and emotional balance.
The best way to support this process? Eat foods that nourish the Blood, improve circulation, and help the body clear out what it no longer needs. Here are my top 10 picks for spring vitality!

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March: Time to Welcome in Spring and Take Care of Your Liver

In Chinese Medicine, the liver is closely associated with the element of Wood, which is dominant during the spring season. Spring, a time of renewal and growth, mirrors the qualities of Wood—expansion, vitality, and upward movement. Just as trees and plants sprout and flourish in spring, the liver's energy is at its peak, promoting growth and the smooth flow of Qi (energy) throughout the body.

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It’s ALL about LOVE: Happy LOVE Day (Valentine’s Day)!

I wanted to take a moment to focus on our hearts today. In Chinese Medicine, the heart is considered the body's "ruler," controlling both circulation and our emotions. It's linked to the Fire element and is thought to hold the Shen, or spirit, which affects our energy and mental health. Nourishing the fire element, with practices like meditation, acupuncture or acupressure, and warm, healthy food all help us to protect and nurture our hearts- mentally and physically.

Below, please find a guided meditation, an acupressure article, and a link to recipes that include cinnamon, which is the HEART herb in Chinese Medicine.

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