Tag Archives: Walla Walla
Between Heaven and Earth: the Human Being
Chinese medical theory is based strongly on a relationship between the natural world and the human body. An understanding of health and illness is achieved by observing patterns in nature, both generative and destructive. Wind storms ripping apart trees or turning into funnel clouds, versus the ebb and flow of oceanic tides all inform the […]
Roasted Carrot Ginger Soup
This soup is a gently warming, creamy soup that supports your digestive system. The ginger helps awaken your digestive juices, while supporting your stomach and spleen. Yellow and orange vegetables help to strengthen the spleen and stomach, while white vegetables such as parsnips nourish the lungs. With all those colds and flus going around, I […]
Are you should-ing on yourself?
Sometimes one little word can carry a whole lot of baggage. Many of us have no idea how much we should all over ourselves. I should start going to the gym. I should finish that article. I should eat better. It all starts innocently enough. We often should ourselves about things that may very well […]
Winter: The Season of the Kidneys
Winter weather is settling in here in Walla Walla, WA. As we bundle up and cuddle up in the evenings, it reminds me that winter represents a very important season in Chinese and East Asian medicine. Each season has strong ties to specific organ systems and acupuncture meridians in East Asian medicine. The way we adjust […]
Gluten-free Thanksgiving
The holidays can be an extra hard time for anyone with food sensitivities or allergies. It may feel overwhelming to try to tackle a gluten free Thanksgiving, but there are many options out there. Option one: would be to get creative and try to find multiple recipes that celebrate the autumn vegetable bounty without any […]
Want a strong digestive system? Food preparation is considered key.
One of the most controversial topics in my clinic is the discussion of diet and food preparation. Not only is food very literally considered medicine in East Asian medicine, but food preparation is key. In East Asian medicine, every food item has a property such as damp, astringent, drying, and moistening. They also have a […]
Broccoli Caraway Soup
I know that I just wrote a blog post about the importance of eating orange and yellow squashes, and root vegetables this time of year. I was all set to keep working on some squash recipes for this week, but then I had a huge broccoli craving. In honor of all the amazing flavor and […]
Butternut Squash, Chicken Mole Enchilada Casserole
Chicken and Butternut Squash Enchiladas with Mole Ingredients 1 medium butternut squash 1 large onion 2-4 cloves garlic 1 T cumin 1 large skinless chicken breast 1 head of spinach 1 jar of Mole. I like the 8.25 ounce glass jar of Dona Maria Mole with the yellow metal lid. About 4 cups chicken or […]
A Guide to Autumn Foods to Improve Health- an East Asian Medicine Perspective
To my dear readers, I apologize for my blogging hiatus. I am happy to announce that my husband and I bought a house, moved, and have had a handful of other positive stressors during the month of October. I needed a bit more balance in my life, hence the blogging break. But now I am […]
Two Recipes: Curried Delicata Squash Crescents & Turmeric Cinnamon Spiced Oatmeal
Curried Delicata Squash Crescents Ingredients: 2 delicata squash 1 T curry powder 2 tsp paprika 1 T olive oil Preheat the oven to 375. Cut the delicata squash in half, lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out all of the seeds and guts. Slice the squash into ½ inch crescents. Place in a mixing bowl […]
Stick Out Your Tongue 