Has your acupuncturist recommended that you eat sprouts? In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), sprouts have cooling properties, which make them a healthy addition to your diet if you tend to have higher inflammation. They require so little effort and are ready in just a few days. In theory, this works with anything that has seeds….
If you’re balancing school, work, family, or other life demands, it can be quite time consuming. I’m a fan of out-of-the pantry recipes. You can make the dry mix for these falafel patties ahead of time, and add the wet ingredients when you’re ready to make them. They’re also helpful for days when you don’t…
These days, so much research focuses on the importance of having a large variety of microorganisms in the gut for different health outcomes. Many people are turning to probiotic supplements, but fermented foods can also be helpful in many cases. However, there are also people who should proceed with caution when trying fermented foods. If…
Some typical ingredients for baking contain hidden sources of gluten, corn, and whatever else you might have food sensitivities to. I’ve had to research every ingredient I use because I’ve had some bad surprises in the past. I had never really given much thought to what baking powder was until my Naturopathic Doctor pointed out…
How do you stay cool in the summer? Making use of air conditioning or a fan will help keep your environment cool, but you may find yourself feeling warm when leaving home. Traditional Chinese Medicine puts more focus on your internal environment. Yup, you can influence how warm you feel with acupuncture and nutrition. And…