Winter is my favorite season as an acupuncturist. It is the number one best time of year to rebuild and strengthen the foundation of our health. This means it is the season to invest in ourselves. When we take the time to build our reserve of vitality during the winter, it ensures that we have […]
A quick, weeknight vegetable focused stir fry that blends textures and flavors. Dinner can be on the table in 20-30 minutes. Ingredients: 1 eggplant, cut into 1 inch cubes 1/2 cabbage, thinly sliced or shredded 6 cremini mushrooms, stems removed, sliced 2 TBSP fresh ginger root, peeled and minced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup […]
I’ve been learning how to manage with a foot injury since July 2020. It’s a long story, but I have a combination of a bone bruise on my heel and some tendon and ligament damage around the ankle itself. In October it became clear that I had to find a way to go non-weight bearing, […]
I’ve been fielding a number of questions on how the COVID19 mRNA vaccines work, and whether or not they are safe. As a healthcare provider in Washington state, I was given the option to receive the Pfizer vaccine in early January. I chose to get my first dose on January 5th, and will be getting […]
Back by popular demand, I’m reblogging my inspiration and recipe for grain free black and white cookies. Here’s the original post: “Today I felt inspired to test drive a new cookie idea. I am eagerly trying to think of new ways to use black sesame seeds in cooking this winter, since they are one of […]
Lemon curd is one of those shining stars that can bring brightness to any day. Simply dollop it on scones, oatmeal, yoghurt, or biscuits for a livelier morning. Or you can turn it into dessert by spreading it into a baked tart shell and allowing it to set in the fridge for a few hours. […]
This is post two of three to help address areas of confusion that I’ve encountered at my office over the past month. With COVID19 cases on the rise across the country, many states are in a worse place than they were this spring. Here is an interactive map from Dec 9th where you can type […]
As the pandemic continues to drag on and we move into the winter months, a number of things have stuck out to me as a practitioner in the United States. There continues to be a great deal of confusion over the best practices for safety in our personal lives, as well as confusion over what […]
If you need something to do with extra turkey, this is an excellent Western take on congee. Congee in Eastern medicine is a powerful food to help rehabilitate digestion after a long term illness, after giving birth, or after overindulging. You can easily substitute the turkey for chicken in this recipe. Ingredients: 12-16 cups of […]
Ingredients: ¾ cup salted butter or coconut oil, melted ¼ cup coconut sugar ¼ maple syrup 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 eggs (or substitute ground flax seed for vegan muffins) 1 cup pumpkin puree ¾ cup to 1-cup milk or alternative milk like almond, hemp, or coconut milk 2 ½ cups Bob’s GF 1:1 All […]
Stick Out Your Tongue 