June 12, 2025

There are days when the weight of the world feels unbearable. When news headlines cut into the softest parts of your being—wars waging abroad, violence happening closer to home, injustice that never seems to rest. If you are someone like me who feels very deeply, then you know how overwhelming this can be. For many of

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June 4, 2025

Have you ever found yourself wondering what’s the difference between the terms Traditional East Asian Medicine (TEAM) and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)? You’re not alone! These terms are frequently used interchangeably, yet they each carry unique meanings and cultural significance. I’ll break it down and help you understand why these terms matter in the world

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May 28, 2025

Are you living with chronic fatigue, unexplained pain, or overwhelm you just can’t shake? Maybe you’ve seen doctors, tried tests, and followed treatments—but your symptoms still linger. What if your body isn’t broken? What if it’s trying to tell you something important? In Traditional East Asian Medicine (TEAM), the body is seen as a living, energetic

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May 22, 2025

This week, my body remembered before my mind did.It always does — around this time every year. I felt more tired. The kind of exhaustion that seeps into your bones and makes everything feel like too much. Almost like I’m getting sick. This was the week 16 years ago that I was disappeared from the world and then

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April 26, 2025

Caption for image: Measuring the mark the ultrasound lab technician traced on my leg to illustrate the extent of the calf muscle tear (he said it was at least a 12.5 cm tear).  I recently faced a frustrating experience with our healthcare system that I know many of you can relate to. After a painful calf

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April 18, 2025

I tore my calf muscle – like really bad 😣. I’ve been on crutches since last Thursday.  It happened right before we planned on going camping at Joshua Tree for the kid’s Spring Break vacation.How I tore my calf muscle First of all, it could have been worse. It happened when I was taking my kids

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