Hot Flashes, Night Sweats, and Insomnia, Oh My! Chinese Medicine Tips for Menopause Are you beginning to notice a little intolerance to heat or maybe a big flair of warmth …
Margo’s Favorite Back to School Remedy
My daughter ended her summer vacation with the flu! She spent her last days before school lying in bed, drinking tea and napping. That actually sounds kind of nice! While …
Cha, Cha Chia Pudding!
Anyone else have childhood memories of chia pets? I remember spreading chia seeds on the back of a little clay animal, watering them daily and placing them in the sun …
Ayurvedic Healthy Daily Rhythms
Our everyday activities have a direct influence on our health. Dinacharya is the Sanskrit word for “daily routine.” Dina means “day” and charya means “moving” or “following,” so the phrase …
Premenstrual Syndrome and Traditional Chinese Medicine, Part 2
Thanks for staying tuned to the second part of this blog! Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has some fantastic tools for soothing premenstrual syndrome. There can be many different underlying causes …
Premenstrual Syndrome and Ayurveda, Part 1
I know first hand how awful premenstrual syndrome can be. I have struggled with this at different points in my life, sometimes mild, sometimes severe. Some months I was so …
Cinnamon in the spotlight
I will always remember the aroma of freshly harvested cinnamon. Twenty years ago I traveled through the Andaman Islands, a small archipelago between India and Thailand, and had the privilege …
Solstice Dharma Dreaming
I love using the earthly natural cycles as opportunities for contemplation, growth, and setting intentions. Today marks the winter solstice; the shift of light and darkness around us. This seasonal …
Surya’s Thumbprint Cookies
Looking for a healthy holiday cookie? Try making Surya’s Thumbprint Cookies! These are the healthiest and most delicious cookies I have ever eaten. Many thumbprint cookie recipes are laden with …
Natural Remedies for Common Pregnancy Ailments
Treating simple ailments at home can be fun and empowering. Natural remedies can restore balance and lessen or relieve various common conditions. Diet and lifestyle are often the first line …
