Chinese Herbal Medicine Mung Bean Tea to Beat the Summer heat Chinese Medicine has a stepped tradition of observing the body through the lens of nature; understanding the impact that the seasons and climate change can greatly effect our health. We are currently in the tail ends of the Season of Summer (please refer to…
SUMMER: Take It To Heart by Steve Sterling, L.Ac. TCM: ANCIENT TRADITION In keeping with the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) "5 Element" theme (see diagram) the Summer season corresponds with the primary organ of the Heart and the predominant environmental influence of "Summer-heat". In TCM sweat is the fluid of the heart. If Summer heat…
The 3rd season in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is late summer also known as Indian summer. This central season marks the shift from the outward (yang) expression of spring and summer to the inward (yin) attention of fall and winter. This short transitional time of late summer, from the third week in August until…
Autumn - the season of the lung and large intestine Fruits and vegetables fall ripe from the vine, reflecting to us the natural outcome of our own ability to come to maturity, to fullness, and to let go. Health during this season is reflected in the health and clarity of our skin and sinuses, and the ease…
Pratyahara: Allowing the Senses to Recede In the 5th element of yoga, pratyahara, the senses take a respite from the world. The senses - eyes, ears, skin/face even taste - are often aggressively used tissues. This is true especially in Western cultures where we are trained to be consumers and producers, to focus on “going…
8 Tips for Family Mindfulness If a baby’s brain is like a sponge waiting to absorb, then a child's brain is like a flower ready to bloom. Baby's brain triples in weight in the first year. Neuroscientists have found that the brain continues to be voracious about the growth of its power: between toddlerhood and puberty, brain metabolism,…
Orientation The instinct for safety Orientation is the natural response of animals to scan the environment to assess for safety. The body engages with the environment to register and map, is it safe? Can I settle here to eat, sleep, or hang out? Or will I need to run? The body's response to the environment…
Rosemary Essential Oil Headache Inhalant 1 drop Rosemary oil 1 drop Orange oil 1 drop Basil oil 1 drop Rose oil Mix together in palm of hand. Rub hands together briskly and cup over nose and mouth. Inhale deeply through nose 3 times. Wipe off excess oils on a tissue or cotton pad and place in baggie…
New Patterns for Thriving The Neuroscience of Nia® and Somatic Experiencing® If you a fan of somatic brain-body trainings, like Nia and Somatic Experiencing, you are a pioneer in the world of neuroscience and healing. Neuroscience is just now waking up to the profound somatic wisdom of programs like Nia and Somatic Experiencing. Brain-body healing…