Category Chinese Medicine
Understanding the COVID19 Vaccine
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 […]
When To Stay Home –Clearly Defined
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 […]
A Refresher on Safety in Our Everyday Lives
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 […]
Autumn Reflections
As the days darken with rain and night falls early, our moods often wax nostalgic. Nostalgia brings bittersweet memories, warmth, and reflects to us our values. When we allow time to honor reflection in the autumn, we are aligning with the flavor and nature of the season. Autumn represents the season of the lung and […]
Why use Chinese herbal medicine?
I often get asked about the difference between using acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine for health. This is a great question! While acupuncture is probably the most common modality in East Asian medicine utilized in the Western World, Chinese herbal medicine is starting to find a more prominent footing in our modern Western world. Acupuncture […]
What Does a Virtual Appointment (Telehealth) Look Like?
Hello Everyone! I have been navigating the abrupt change in moving my clinical practice to the virtual world. In the past few weeks, I have learned at least 8 new computer programs, and how to navigate more apps than I can count. At times it has been exciting to learn new skills, and others, truly […]
Immune supportive Meal Plans
Earlier this week we sent out an update regarding the Coronavirus, and suggested the best course of action is to practice good personal hygiene (just like the CDC recommends), and to support our immune system through nutrition. To support the immune system, it is useful to reduce overall inflammation in the body. Typical inflammatory foods […]
Mushroom Thyme Soup (Dairy Free and Immune boosting)
Mushrooms, especially shiitake have a healthy dose of selenium, which plays an important role in the health of your immune system. This antioxidant helps lower oxidative stress in your body, which reduces inflammation and enhances immunity. Ingredients: 1/2 pounds cremini mushrooms 1/2 pound oyster mushrooms 1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms one medium yellow onion 3 T olive oil 2 […]
Reducing Springtime Mood Swings With Dietary Tidbits
Early spring is known for remarkable shifts in weather. One minute it could be a brilliant, mild sunny day, and a moment later winds drive in a hail storm that last for only 20 minutes. Some spring days will take you on an adventure through all four seasons in a 24 hour cycle. This is […]
Did You Know You Can Use Food To Balance Your Hormones?
From a Chinese medicine perspective, seeds are little packages of Jing. The Chinese character for Jing, 精 has two meanings wrapped into it. One part of the character describes Jing as vitality and the other essence. Together they impart the description of something that is so refined and yet so subtle that it is essentially a distillation […]
Stick Out Your Tongue 