A Celtic Celebration Beltane is just around the bend. An old pagan traditional gathering held around the first of May, or about midway between the spring equinox (Ostara), and summer solstice, (Litha). Beltane falls exactly six months from All Hallow’s […]
Did you know that in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there are five seasons, not just four? Just like the five elements, TCM recognizes five distinct seasons: Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Autumn, and Winter. Late Summer is the often-overlooked liminal season, […]
Spring is the Perfect Time for a Detox As Spring draws near, we emerge from the cold and stillness of winter, ready to embrace the season of renewal and growth. With the return of light, many of us feel compelled […]
In recent years (and especially so in the last few months) many of us may be struggling to keep our hearts light. Whether due to illness, loss, relationship struggles, or the weight of world events, it’s easy to feel disheartened. […]
It’s important to start off this discussion with a simple fact: Most herbs are drying. So, if you have a dry constitution or a health condition that is energetically “dry”, it’s important to know which herbs to work with to […]
Eczema: what is it? Eczema (also known as atopic dermatitis) is a common condition that affects 10-12% of the population and occurs predominantly in children under 5 years of age. Eczema is an allergic response that appears on the skin […]
By Jahwei Chen-Graf Naturopath and Clinical Herbalist It’s a bittersweet time when the long, hot days of summer begin to fade away and crisper nights begins to pervade; signaling the time for parents to turn their attention to preparing for […]
After almost 2 years into the pandemic, my family and I finally caught COVID-19. In some ways it was a relief, although we were very worried about infecting the more vulnerable members of our family and community. While we experienced […]
Many parents struggle when their children fall ill during the winter months. When your little ones are unwell, it is easy to feel anxious and rush to the doctor at the first sign of a sniffle. After all, we just […]
For the longest time, I thought pesto had to be made with Basil, and then I began experimenting in the kitchen, as so many of us have been during in these times. I am a big advocate for eating our […]