Wisdom of The Wood Element: Flex
Metaphor of Wood The wood element is associated with all plant life, but its archetypal symbol is most closely associated with the tree. The vertical…
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Wisdom of The Water Element: Flow
The Metaphore of Water Water is both the beginning and the end of the journey through the five element phases of Chinese Medicine. Water represents…
Wisdom of The Five Elements: An Introduction
Basics of Five Element Theory Dynamic, ebb and flow, and the circle of life are just a few ways of describing the rthymic balance we…
Why Haven’t I Gotten Better: Intentionality and Healing
So, you’ve been everywhere, seen everyone, done everything and you are still sick! This is usually the second most asked question I hear, I’ve done…
Why Am I Sick : The Root Cause of Illness and Disease
One of the top questions I am asked is: “Why?” Why do I get sick? Why does my knee hurt? Why do I get these…
My Take On Acupuncture
Recently I was asked if I would like to blog, and I was very hesitant about it, but I agreed not knowing what I got…
Cilantro: An Amazing plant
Cilantro is an plant that grows worldwide and has some amazing health benefits. Cilantro, or Coriandrum sativum, goes by many interchangeable names. It is a member…
Reflective Analysis: Understanding the Theory
One of the tenants of holistic health states that we are whole. We are one unit, all together, with all of our specialized functions and diverse aspects…
Reflective Analysis: Playing With Details
Using reflections to analyze our state of health has been effectively used for thousands of years. Before we had MRI imaging and comprehensive blood tests,…
Reflective Analysis: Foot Reflexology
To finish up our discussion on reflections within the body we will examine foot reflexology. For those who do not know what foot reflexology is, it is…
Ten Minute Cool Down
Many of us like to push ourselves in the garden and during weekend outdoor projects. When we do, it is important to balance those stresses effectively to…
Cold Maceration Of Peppercorns and Almonds
A traditional way to prepare several herbs and spices is by soaking them in a small glass of water overnight. This method of preparation is…