January 25th is the first day of the Lunar New Year. 2020 is the Year of the Rat. The 2020 Lunar New Year is a big time for new beginnings. The whole year is a REALLY big year for new beginnings. First, it’s a new decade, just off the bat. Second, it’s the year of…
Chinese Medicine and Lung Protection for 2020
Autumn is Upon Us It’s almost shocking that October is here, isn’t it? It almost feels like time should have stopped last March, and we get a do over once COVID has run its course. But now we have to add wildfire smoke to the mix, and the regular flu season is also about to…
Using Summer to Boost Your Immunity
The sun is up early, and it stays out late. Follow it’s lead for a strong immune system. A Different View of Immunity In Chinese medicine, we think of immunity as the body’s ability to be flexible to environmental change. Whether that change is the weather or the presence of virus, Asian medicine will always…
Winter Health in Four Simple Steps
After a long and dry autumn, winter has come. And it’s arguably the most important time of the year for your health. Now is when the ounce of prevention is going to set you up for a healthy and immune-resilient year ahead. According to the Asian medical perspective, the Winter health is all about…
Harmonizing Health with Summer
It’s the peak of summer, and our bodies are naturally flourishing thanks to the extra yang the sun is supplying. Now is also the best time for us to prevent disease that comes up in the Fall and Winter. We do this by harmonizing health with Summer. Take Advantage of the Yang Season According…