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 | Feb 21, 2024 | Acupressure, Feature, Inspiration, Mindfulness, Self-Care, Stress Relief, Traditional Chinese medicine, Women's Health
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...
by Little Sage | Feb 14, 2024 | Inspiration, Mindfulness, Self-Care
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....
by Melissa Roxas | Feb 1, 2024 | Inspiration, Mindfulness, Self-Care
Embracing the Yin It’s raining outside as I write this. For many of us, especially women navigating chronic illness, fatigue, and pain, these gray skies bring a mix of feelings. When I was in my college years it would bring a sense of melancholy and a yearning to stay...
by Little Sage | Jan 18, 2024 | Mindfulness, Qi Gong, Stress Relief
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, stress has become our unwelcome companion. It creeps in stealthily, tightening its grip on our wellbeing, and before we know it, we’re caught in a whirlwind of tension and anxiety. One of my go-to Qigong practices to do...
by Melissa Roxas | Nov 15, 2023 | Inspiration, Mindfulness, Self-Care, Stress Relief, Traditional Chinese medicine
How gratitude facilitates healing November is the season of giving thanks. In this blog, I talk about how cultivating gratitude is a transformative practice that can profoundly benefit the mind, body and spirit. I also give some ideas on how to incorporate gratitude...