In Traditional Chinese medicine, we embrace the idea that food promotes health and healing. Breakfast is one of the most significant meals of the day. We have adopted many Eastern traditions into our lives, from yoga classes and feng shui to consulting our acupuncturist for pain and more. The Eastern tradition of using natural foods […]
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In Traditional Chinese Medicine, each of the five seasons (Spring, summer, late summer, autumn, and winter) is associated with a specific element. As fall begins to turn to winter, we transition from the element of metal to the element of water and start incorporating more warming foods. As Paul Pitchford explains in Healing with Whole
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I recently came across this recipe for Green Kale Fruit Cinnamon Smoothie on YogaPeach.com as I was looking for some new food options as we enter the warmer months. Small bunch of kale, approx 1 cups, remove stems (superfood) Handful of frozen or fresh mixed berries, approximately 1/2 cup (I like just one berry per
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Since spring is rapidly arriving, I thought a light and clean nutritious salad would be fun to pass along and experiment with. The recipe offers a good mix of sweet and sour.
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In Chinese medicine, the Qi, or energy, of the Kidney system is vital to reproduction, and fertility enhancement often begins with the Kidneys. For this reason, it is essential to eat foods that nourish the Kidneys and promote fertility and gives us yet another reason to love black beans. Black Beans are an excellent food
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