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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March 7, 2024

Endometriosis is a widespread health condition affecting approximately 1 in 10 women of reproductive age globally. It’s characterized by the growth of endometrial cells — the cells that normally line your uterus — in places outside the uterus, like the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and pelvic lining. This aberrant growth can cause painful periods, chronic pelvic

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February 28, 2024

“The rose speaks of love silently, in a language known only to the heart.” – UnknownSlightly bitter, sweet and cooling the rose bud is one of my favorite herbs in my dispensary. Its fragrance is sweet, delicate and soothing. The scent has a calming effect, reduces anxiety and promotes relaxation. In Chinese medicine it’s called Mei

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February 21, 2024

It’s often easier for us to take care of others and pour love to others whether it be our partners, our kids, our loved ones and friends. But often it’s difficult for us to find kindness and love towards ourselves. That’s why I felt it was so important to focus on self-love as a theme

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February 14, 2024

Valentine’s Day is universally recognized as a day of love. However, in the spirit of this special day, I’d like to approach love from a different perspective: self-love. Self-love is not just about treating yourself to indulgences or being self-focused. It goes much deeper than that. Self-love is about acknowledging your worth and ensuring your physical, emotional,

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February 7, 2024

Happy Lunar New Year 2024! This year, we welcome the Year of the Wood Dragon—a celestial sign in the Chinese zodiac that combines the dynamic power of the Dragon with the nurturing growth of the Wood element. In East Asian Medicine, the five elements—Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water—are used to understand and describe interactions

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