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 | Jul 3, 2024 | Self-Care, Traditional East Asian Medicine, Women's Health
What if the lab tests show there is nothing wrong with you, the labs show that your numbers are within the range of normal, but everything about the way you feel is telling you something is wrong? In the common search for healing and well-being, conventional medicine...
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 Melissa Roxas | Jun 12, 2024 | Feature, Inspiration, Self-Care, Traditional Chinese medicine, Traditional East Asian Medicine
Most people who come to see me in the clinic or sign up for my courses for the first time often ask me what the main difference is between conventional Western medicine and Traditional East Asian medicine. The most profound difference between them is in the treatment...
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 Melissa Roxas | May 30, 2024 | Inspiration, Mindfulness, Self-Care, Traditional East Asian Medicine
This past week I’ve been reflecting on the journey of healing and the incredible patience that it takes to see it through, as well as the compassion that is needed for ourselves along the way. Having experienced it and having the privilege to witness the healing...
