Chinese New Year 2026: Aligning with the Energy of the Fire Horse
As we welcome the Chinese New Year 2026, we step into the Year of the Fire Horse. This is a year traditionally associated with creativity,
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Millet Congee with Shiitake Mushrooms and Kabocha Squash
As we pass the winter solstice, what better way to prepare for the colder weather than through a warming and nourishing bowl of congee? Congee ...
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Exhale
This weekend, many of us were gifted a palpable sense of relief, a collective EXHALE, with the election news. Patients walked into the office on ...
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Matcha and Black Sesame Latte
This is my new go-to morning brew to energize, nourish and detoxify: Matcha and Black Sesame Latte. As I ready myself for the cooler weather ...
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Tip #3: Guasha for Upper Respiratory Health
This is the third and last of a series of posts outlining some simple Chinese medicine-inspired practices to do at home to keep you and ...
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3 Chinese Medicine Health Tips While on Quarantine Tip #2: Tapping the Chest and Opening the Airways
This is the second of a series of three posts outlining some at-home Chinese medicine health practices that can keep you and your family healthy ...
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3 Chinese Medicine Health Tips While on Quarantine; 1st of 3 Posts: Immune Boosting Moxa
In my last blog post I wrote about supplements, dietary suggestions and lifestyle modifications that can enhance your immunity and keep you in good health. ...
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COVID-19: Chinese Medicine Insights and Recommendations
Like you, we are also closely keeping abreast of the developments of the coronavirus both locally and abroad. Although COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus, traditional ...
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Thyroid Issues and Lifestyle tips to help
Thyroid issues have become very prevalent in my practice. Many patients suffer from mildly low functioning or elevated thyroid levels. This post explores Thyroid issues ...
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Treating Seasonal Depression with Traditional Chinese Medicine
Clinically referred to as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), the winter blues can weigh you down during the dark months of the year. An estimated ten ...
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Post-Partum Haircare
After giving birth, when hormone levels return to normal, new moms often experience many physical and emotional changes. One of the most frustrating is hair ...
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