Healthy Body
The Golden Glow of Late Summer
Mid-August is upon us and with it the local fields are golden with ripening grains. The abundance of fruit and summer squashes mature on the vine as cool evenings and earlier sunsets turn our thoughts to the coming autumn. Late summer has arrived. In the 5-element perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine, late summer is the…
Read MoreSummer and the Fire in our Hearts
It is mid-July and as I write this the sun is beaming down in radiant glory. The heat of the day is rising, and the morning birdsong has given way to stillness and the buzz of insects. This is Summer in the Pacific Northwest. In the 5-element perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine, summer is the…
Read MoreDeeply Nourished
The number one question I receive from clients, friends, and family about health is, as Mark Hyman, M.D. so succinctly put it is, “What The Heck Should I Eat?” in his book by the same title. And I completely understand the confusion – there is a lot of conflicting health advice, and conflicting research! So…
Read MoreLet’s Get Weird
If you have found your way to my website and are reading this blog post, there is a good chance that you are one of those wonderful people who love a little woo-woo in your life. If I say things like lightworker, frequency, crystals, vibe, awakening- you know what I mean. Medical jargon might feel…
Read MoreSeasonal Support: Spring + Summer
If you have followed me for a while, you know that I believe honoring the tide of the seasons and their influence on our earth bodies is an important part of cultivating health. As the days grow longer and the daffodils bloom, I begin changing my supplements towards nutrients my body appreciates during the warmer…
Read MoreThe Morning Whys
I have a confession for you all. I don’t wake up super motivated. Because of my profession, it may be easy to mistake me for someone who naturally wakes up eager to exercise, eat some kale, and hydrate. Nope, that’s not me! One of my soul lessons here on this gorgeous planet has been to…
Read MoreBlooms and Blessings
Today I’d like to share a little bit about how flower essences can help with the healing journey. I practice from the philosophy that we are spiritual beings having an earth body experience. We are here to grow, learn, explore, enjoy, and transform. We navigate life from physical, mental, emotional, and energetic-spiritual perspectives. The extraordinary…
Read MoreRituals and Routines
Today I feel called to share a philosophical approach to wellness in daily life. You probably hear a lot about self-care, and healthy habits or routines from people in professions like mine. But I have found it is far, far more effective to reframe these habits as Rituals. Naming these activities as capital “R” Rituals…
Read MoreFull Moon Release
Every full moon is different, and this one feels lovely after the intense moon and eclipses of September. Do you notice changes in how you feel around the full moon? We’re highly sensitive creatures and the frequency of the moon absolutely affects us: emotionally, spiritually, and physiologically. Even our serotonin and melatonin levels respond to…
Read More5 Tips For Sweets and Samhain
Happy Halloween, Samhain, and Dia de los Muertos! If you haven’t heard of the Teal Pumpkin Project before, they’re a wonderful organization. They advocate for inclusivity of children with allergies and medical conditions in our offerings at this time of year. If you partake in the traditional festivities, please consider including non-food items in your…
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