by Little Sage | Oct 16, 2024 | Food as Medicine, Recipes, Traditional Chinese medicine, Traditional East Asian Medicine
As the autumn leaves fall and the air turns crisp, there’s no better time to embrace the warmth and healing power of natural remedies. I have a simple and comforting tea recipe to share using common ingredients from your kitchen. Combining cinnamon, ginger,...
by Melissa Roxas | Jun 26, 2024 | Food as Medicine, Herbal medicine, Nutrition, Traditional Chinese medicine, Traditional East Asian Medicine
In Traditional East Asian Medicine, the summer season is associated with the Fire element and the Heart and Small Intestine meridians. It’s a time of peak activity, growth, and energy when it’s essential to balance the body’s internal heat with...
by Little Sage | Jun 6, 2024 | Food as Medicine, Nutrition, Recipes, Self-Care, Stress Relief, Traditional East Asian Medicine
The weather is turning warmer signaling the coming of summer. Herbal infusions are a fun, tasty, and easy way to stay cool as we head into summer. Herbal teas are like nature’s secret potion for keeping you healthy. These teas are filled with good stuff like...
by Little Sage | Feb 28, 2024 | Food as Medicine, Herbal medicine, Inspiration, Mindfulness, Self-Care, Stress Relief, Traditional Chinese medicine, Women's Health
“The rose speaks of love silently, in a language known only to the heart.” – Unknown Slightly 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...
by Melissa Roxas | Dec 14, 2023 | Food as Medicine, Inspiration, Nutrition, Recipes
In my last blog, I shared the health benefits of guava. Our wonderful neighbor brings us bags full almost every other day of guavas during this time of year. Not wanting to waste this bountiful gift, I found myself trying different guava recipes. I’d like to share...
by Little Sage | Dec 7, 2023 | Food as Medicine, Herbal medicine, Nutrition, Traditional Chinese medicine
This is the time of year that my lovely neighbor gives us guavas from their tree. Every year we have more than enough supply of guavas that we give away to friends, family, and if you’ve been to the clinic lately, we’ve offered you some. Did you know that guava...
