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...
by Little Sage | Nov 30, 2023 | Acupressure, Acupuncture, Food as Medicine, Herbal medicine, Self-Care, Traditional Chinese medicine
As the weather cools down and colds and flus become more prevalent, it’s important to take steps to support our health and well-being during this time. Strengthen Your Defensive Qi One key aspect of staying healthy is strengthening our body’s defensive...
by Little Sage | Nov 9, 2023 | Food as Medicine, Herbal medicine, Recipes, Self-Care
Throughout history, bone broth and soups have played a significant role in various cultures worldwide. These nourishing elixirs have been cherished for their comforting properties and their ability to promote good health. In ancient times, our ancestors recognized the...
by Melissa Roxas | Jul 27, 2023 | Food as Medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
Our favorite drink as a family especially during the summer is cantaloupe juice! Since they were small, my kids have loved cantaloupe juice. I’ll talk about the benefits of cantaloupe juice and share a super easy recipe on how to prepare it. Benefits of cantaloupe...
by Little Sage | Oct 6, 2022 | Feature, Food as Medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
What does the changing of the seasons mean in Chinese medicine? In Chinese Medicine, the different seasons correspond to the five cyclical phases represented by the Five elements of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water. The fall season is associated with the Metal...
by Little Sage | Sep 21, 2022 | Food as Medicine, Herbal medicine, Women's Health
Dang Gui, Radix Angelica Sinensis, is sweet, acrid, and warm. It means “state of return” because of its ability to induce the proper return of qi and blood to where it belongs in the body. It’s considered a sagely herb for women because of its ability to treat a...
