Spring Cleaning: Liver Detox With the increasing sunlight and (slightly) warmer temperatures of spring you may have noticed that your sleep, energy and even cravings have changed. In the spring season, more Qi or energy, floods through our liver system, naturally changing body functions. In Chinese medicine, wood [...]
As we are just turning the corner on an incredibly hot and sunny season. I reflect back on our summer, and realize just how much time I spent outside this year. It was a lot. Partially due to restrictions and safest measures taken included being outside, but secondly, it was so beautiful. While outside, we [...]
The Womb is an extremely deep and rich topic. I could do an entire facebook/blog series dedicated to the Womb alone. I thought it would be appropriate to define the womb. “The womb is defined as the organ in the lower body of a woman or female mammal where offspring are conceived and where [...]
Many people often state that social media is a waste of time, and contributes to a very superficial culture matrix; however, I believe it is how we view it and use it. Social media has an extremely conscious aspect to it when used from such a lens. I have learned so much from people [...]
Hydrotherapy is the use of water to relieve discomfort and promote physical well being. The use of water and its application while hot or cold, dates back to the early 1800’s. It was a therapy used across Greece, Egypt, China and Japan. Whether it be in baths with oils, or in nature in springs. [...]
I am a Science nerd! I love science, and I love cooking. I view the world through the lens of science, and yes, even cooking. When I cook and ensure certain processes, I always think of the science behind it. There are a few tricks that I always do, and so over the years, [...]
It has been claimed that there are seven doctors: Air; exercise; water; rest; healthy food, laughter and you guessed it, The SUN. The Sun truly is one of our greatest healer. Healthy exposure to the sun has innumerable healing and protective benefits. When the sun comes out, generally there is a natural elevation in [...]
Did you know that the human body has a circulatory system that circulates blood; but then we have a second system called the lymphatic system that pumps up to 8 Liters of fluid per day! The lymphatics filter our blood of bacteria, viruses and abnormal cells. Many of us are familiar with feeling our [...]
The Mind is a wonderful servant, but a terrible master. We are collectively experiencing uncertain times as the world together is collectively navigating a Pandemic. Who has mind training to deal with a Pandemic? Not many! What we have to realize is that we can never control the outside world, we can only control [...]
How to enhance sleep during the time of self-quarantine. Sleep is of the utmost importance during the time of keeping our immune system high; our nervous system regulated, and our entire system detoxifying efficiently is one of the most effective measures against pending viruses, bacteria, colds and flus. Remember it’s not just what supplements [...]
