Inspired by a beloved childhood favorite — pozole — this green chile chicken soup is warm, comforting, and full of flavor. With minimal steps, it’s quick, easy, and simple to make. Here’s how I do it.

Based on Traditional Chinese Medicine nutrition, the cooling nature of cucumber can be used to clear heat and detoxify. From this perspective, it can be consumed to balance the body during the warmer season, or to treat symptoms such as inflammation and skin conditions, presenting with signs of heat (Kastner, 2021, p. 112).

With their vibrant color and comforting flavor, cooked green beans bring warmth to the table with a fresh, crisp, and crunchy bite. Effortless in preparation, a little salt and pepper is all they need to be a memorable part of any meal.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the kidney is a yin organ that corresponds to the element of water. Regarded as the “root of life,” the kidneys are vital to conception, birth, aging, and decline, as they hold our essence, or jing, and “are the foundation for all the Yin and Yang energies of the body”(Maciocia, 2015, p.155).

A curated collection of natural and neutral aesthetic kitchen essentials, this gift guide features stainless steel, textiles, wood, ceramics, stone, and glass finds. With earthy tones and an elevated feel, it’s designed to bring calm energy and warmth to everyday living and gathering in the home.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the goji berry (Lycii Fructus) — known as Gou Qi Zi — is part of the category of “herbs that tonify the blood,” meaning it has a nourishing quality for presentations related to a deficiency of blood. Through this lens, blood deficiency is recognized by various signs and symptoms that guide diagnosis and treatment, including the clinical use of herbal medicine. (Bensky, Clavey, & Stöger, 2015, p.743)

With its warm orange color and naturally sweet flavor, kabocha squash is cozy, nourishing, and so good. Cooking it on the stovetop makes for a quick and easy preparation, as it softens nicely, caramelizes beautifully, and adjusts in the pan to your liking.

Yin-Yang theory is a foundational concept in Traditional Chinese Medicine. As reflected in the well-known ☯︎ Taiji ☯︎ symbol, it teaches the importance of holding a dynamic balance between opposing forces in nature. Based on this philosophy, here’s why going to the ocean might help you feel more calm and grounded when you’re stressed.

Muscle tension and pain are some of the most common reasons that people come to me for acupuncture. While the treatment given depends on the patient, the foundation of my approach often uses similar therapeutic techniques to support the body’s recovery. Here’s a general overview about what you can expect during a visit with me and how it can be effective.