The rain has been falling steadily, and autumn has officially arrived in Seattle. In Chinese Medicine, autumn is the time to let go. It’s an introspective time as we adjust to the energy of nature turning inward towards the earth. It’s a good time to think about things that are […]
The strawberries have come and gone, but it’s not too late to get outdoors and pick some fresh blueberries. The warm temperatures that we had back in April brought an earlier than usual season for several of our fruit and vegetable crops. There are several local blueberry fields right in the […]
You may have felt the heat back in April when Seattle had record high temperatures, but it’s now official – summer is here! On Monday, June 20th, the sun was visible for the longest period in the sky and marked the first day of astronomical summer. This year was also […]
The warm weather surprised us in April and now Summer feels like it’s arrived early. Many of the fresh fruits and vegetables are ready to be picked and it’s a great time to get the family out for some u-pick berries. Many of the local strawberry u-pick fields have been open […]
Keep your child healthy this spring and summer with five easy techniques you can safely do at home. All you need is a warm room, short nails and a little baby powder. Your child’s age will determine how long you massage each spot. For babies, massage each spot for 30 […]
Sprouts can add a significant cheap nutrient source to your diet both quickly and easily. While we’re waiting for our gardens to grow, sprouts can give us the nutrients, chlorophyll, enzymes and freshness that’s hard to find in these transitioning months outside in the garden. And the best part is […]
You’ve probably seen them in the drug store or at your local health food store – glass gadgets which resemble small teapots with very long spouts. These little devices can be a wonderful springtime support to help flush dust and pollen from your nose as well as help bring relief […]
It’s that time of year again! Runny nose, itchy watery eyes, nasal congestion and sneezing…ring a bell? If you have symptoms related to seasonal allergies, here are some useful ‘self help’ acupressure points you can try on yourself at home. These three points are specifically used for allergy relief and […]
As daylight hours increase, our body’s energy shifts as the earth leans further to the south to welcome the spring. Spring is the season of the liver and gallbladder in Chinese medicine which help keep a flow of energy running smoothly through our bodies. Due to poor quality foods, chemicals […]
People ask me can you help my asthma, about asthma treatments. Ask one of the many that I treat for Asthma, who was using his inhaler every night and 2-3 times a day. Now, after a month, he is almost done with his inhaler, no more night use, and using […]