by Melissa Roxas | May 23, 2024 | Inspiration, Mindfulness, Qi Gong, Self-Care, Traditional Chinese medicine, Traditional East Asian Medicine, Trauma, Women's Health
I wasn’t supposed to make it out that day. I wasn’t supposed to have given birth to these two beautiful children. I wasn’t supposed to enter the fourth decade of my life. But against all odds I made it out and survived. More than that, I thrived. But it was a long...
by Melissa Roxas | May 8, 2024 | Inspiration, News, Self-Care, Women's Health
Motherhood is a journey filled with love, joy, as well as moments of uncertainty, vulnerability, and exasperation. That journey can be more complicated especially with the challenges of living with a chronic illness. Whether you have your own health projects or taking...
by Little Sage | Apr 10, 2024 | Inspiration, Qi Gong, Self-Care, Traditional Chinese medicine, Traditional East Asian Medicine
Solar eclipse in Long Beach, CA, through the eye piece of a telescope. Photo credit: Apollo Victoria The solar eclipse serves as a potent symbol of transformation, signaling a time of endings and new beginnings, of cosmic realignment and energetic shifts. Qi, often...
by Little Sage | Mar 27, 2024 | Acupressure, Acupuncture, Self-Care, Traditional Chinese medicine, Traditional East Asian Medicine, Women's Health
Spring is a season of renewal, growth, and transition. According to Traditional East Asian Medicine, this time of the year is associated with the Wood element, symbolizing strength, flexibility, and the upward movement of new growth. Just like trees pushing out new...
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...
