Food is medicine. And tapping into the well of Nature’s treasure trove to heal our ailing bodies is something humans have been doing for thousands of years. According to the NIH, the earliest uses of medicinal plants can be traced back 60,000 years in Iraq and 8,000 years in China. Clearly, using Nature to heal […]
Happy New Year! 2023 is a year of infinite options. Consider the year from this angle: 2 + 0 + 2 + 3 = 7 The number seven is pronounced /Qi/ in Mandarin. Qi is the mysterious life force that manifests with a purpose. Qi is in everything. From a numerology standpoint, the number seven […]
Whether scrambled or served in an omelet, an egg is a powerful symbol of life and health, the perfect balance of yin and yang. One look and you’ll see: a hard-boiled egg is like a piece of art. Its creamy, yellow yolk is surrounded by a white exterior. However, over the years, eggs have gone […]
Today we celebrate the Autumn equinox, a day representing perfect balance and harmony. According to ancient Chinese tradition, on the day of the equinox, eggs (and brooms!) can stand up without any human assistance. But the mark of true harmony is not just finding that initial balance, but sustaining it. Can your egg stand on […]
After sitting out in the sun for too long or scratching an irritating itch, we look for relief. Many know to turn to Nature for healing. The gel from the aloe plant is naturally soothing and healing for burns, rashes, and other skin conditions. It cleanses the air as well, as it releases oxygen on […]
This Father’s Day, as you celebrate all of the incredible father figures in your life, give them the gift of good health. Share these tips for a healthier, happier year ahead. 1. Gain Perspective: Everything is energy. When the body expresses a symptom, it is communicating that its energy is unbalanced. Men commonly experience back, […]
There’s something magical about making a wish while blowing dandelion petals through the air. Just one glance at a dandelion brings back childhood memories. And while some consider them pesky weeds, dandelion offers a treasure trove of healing benefits. Dandelion greens are used in so many health applications today. Whether steamed, sautéed, used in soup, or boiled with […]
As we make our way closer and closer to the Spring season, each passing day brings new signs of life. Birds chirp, snow melts, and the ground thaws as crocuses, irises, and hyacinth—the first Spring flowers—start to push through the earth. In these weeks between the celestial start of Spring and the Spring solstice, the […]
These seven words speak volumes. So often we search—for lost items, for an answer to a seemingly impossible question, even for ourselves. But in searching, we forget to look in the most important place—within. After all, you know your strengths and weaknesses better than anyone else. You know what you are capable of achieving. And […]
Ramen noodle shops are popping up all over. This light-yet-hearty, casual-yet-sophisticated meal has transformed from the inexpensive, packaged kit many of us relied on in our college days to a warming dinner with rich umami flavor. But constructing a ramen noodle bowl is actually rather simple, and it makes for a fun dinner that can […]
