Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a dysregulation of intestinal function. Those with IBS experience loose stools, diarrhea, constipation, or alternation of irregular elimination, as well as cramping, abdominal pain, gas, and bloating. Stress triggering IBS stems from incomplete “digestion” of emotions and food. Human beings are processors of energy. Neural circuits in the brain, body, and…
Fall Detox Tip Keep a couple of sweet potatoes in your refrigerator, already baked, for a snack. Warm them up, with a little ghee, salt, cinnamon or cumin. Or, try the light Dijon dressing below. Enjoy the potent packed benefits of this potato powerhouse: Symptoms In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) a weak Spleen/Stomach channel (Late Summer) hinders the…
by Esther Moux, L.Ac. NATURAL FOOD REMEDY FOR HOT FLASHES - YIN DEFICIENCY Mashed Yam Recipe for Menopause / Yin deficiency 2 Tbs. ghee (clarified butter - melted butter let it start to cool and skim the fat globs off the top) 1 Chinese Yam Mash yam with ghee until soft. add salt to…
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…