by aysha | Aug 7, 2024 | Spring, The seasons
Fēng is the Chinese character for wind. Wind is the climate of spring. As cold is the climate of winter, fire of summer, dryness of autumn and dampness of late summer. Wind is a massive topic in Chinese medicine that has been discussed and treated for over two...
by aysha | Aug 7, 2024 | Fall, The seasons
It can be hard to wrap your head around switching from those easy to make big salads to a hearty, healthy chili or stew. I want to help get you started by sharing the recipe to my new favourite fall chili. I hope you enjoy it as much as do. Thick, smoky, 1-pot pumpkin...
by aysha | Aug 7, 2024 | Fall, The seasons
Autumn on the West Coast brings a lot of rain. This creates dampness in our environment as well as in our bodies. This can effect our respiratory systems, our digestive systems, lead to menstrual issues and mental health issues as well. Our joints can get achy and a...
by aysha | Aug 6, 2024 | Summer, The seasons
This is an herbal formula that I have been using a lot lately. It is interesting because the summer is here, and I am prescribing a very hot natured formula more than ever. In the summer our pulse should naturally rise, and become more superficial. This formula has a...
by aysha | Aug 6, 2024 | Summer, The seasons
This point is located at the apex of the axillary fossa or simply the centre of the armpit. HT1 is the entry point of the meridian and regulates qi flow from the torso to the arm and vice versa. This activates the meridian. It frees the chest and...
by aysha | Aug 6, 2024 | The seasons, Winter
Over the winter it’s best to avoid cold, raw foods and instead focus on warming foods to aide with digestion. Eating cold foods in cold seasons means your body will be working extra hard to generate warmth. Warm vegetable soups are an easy...
