Author Archives: Amy
Who’s up for some acupuncture philosophy?
I hope you all like when I delve into some of the philosophy of Chinese Medicine – there’s so much more integration and interwoven dependency of philosophy and medicine of the East than of the West in my opinion, and the fact it’s based in nature makes it not only relevant and useful but beautiful and mystical too.
The tenets
What’s the deal with gluten-free and who should give it a try?
Are you tired of seeing the term gluten-free everywhere these days? Isn’t it just for those with Celiac Disease? Isn’t that a rare condition?
So what’s the deal? Even 10 years ago a person following a gluten free diet could not eat out at most restaurants, and now the awareness of this ubiquitous protein is well, ubiquitous! Let’s delve into some
Poignant lessons from the bible of acupuncture
I love this quote from the first chapter of the classical foundational text of acupuncture titled The Divine Pivot (Ling Shu):
“Whether meeting it or following it, by means of one’s attention, one harmonises it.
Those who understand the way of the dynamic, will not impede it and thus it manifests.”
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12 of My Favorite Products
I enjoy sharing my experience of how to make healthy food doable. I’ve compiled a short list of the top things I think add value, flavor, and nutrition to my diet so that you can try something new that just might make changing your diet easier and more pleasant.
1. Sea Salt: I have 3-4 different types of salt in Continue reading
Adaptogenic Herbs
There is a lot of talk in the natural health world about adaptogens such as rodiola and boswellia. I’d like to provide a brief overview as the term is not self explanatory, so that you can perhaps consider supplementing with one or several to enhance your energy and clarity naturally.
Adaptogenic herbs restore overall balance and strengthen the functioning of the Continue reading
