by Little Sage | Jul 17, 2024 | Herbal medicine, Integrative Medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine, Traditional East Asian Medicine
Have you ever felt caught in a cycle of endless prescriptions, wondering if there’s a better way to truly address the root cause of your health issues? If so, you’re not alone. Many of us have experienced what I like to call the “medication-first...
by Little Sage | Jul 10, 2024 | Herbal medicine, Integrative Medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine, Traditional East Asian Medicine
Incorporating natural healing doesn’t mean that you have to turn your back on modern medicine. One of the biggest misconceptions is that practitioners of natural medicine are against all Western conventional medicine treatment. That simply isn’t true. It’s not about...
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 | 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 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...
