May 23, 2024

I wasn’t supposed to make it out that day. I wasn’t supposed to have given birth to these two beautiful children. I wasn’t supposed to enter the fourth decade of my life. But against all odds I made it out and survived. More than that, I thrived. But it was a long journey to get

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April 10, 2024

Solar eclipse in Long Beach, CA, through the eye piece of a telescope. Photo credit: Apollo Victoria The solar eclipse serves as a potent symbol of transformation, signaling a time of endings and new beginnings, of cosmic realignment and energetic shifts. Qi, often described as the vital energy that flows through the body and the

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March 27, 2024

Spring is a season of renewal, growth, and transition. According to Traditional East Asian Medicine, this time of the year is associated with the Wood element, symbolizing strength, flexibility, and the upward movement of new growth. Just like trees pushing out new branches, we also can harness the energy of spring to foster personal growth

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March 20, 2024

Embracing the Renewal of SpringSpring is a time of renewal and growth, a time when nature blossoms and the world comes alive again. We are transitioning from the cold stillness of winter into rebirth and new beginnings. In Traditional East Asian Medicine, each season is associated with an element. Spring corresponds to the Wood element, which

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March 13, 2024

Imagine your body as a grand symphony orchestra, with each instrument playing a significant role in creating a harmonious melody. Now, consider what happens when a violin string snaps or when the drum beats out of rhythm. The entire harmony is disrupted, and the performance suffers. This metaphor captures the essence of Traditional East Asian

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