Nature has always been my greatest teacher. In this reflection rooted in Chinese Medicine, I explore the healing medicine of the forest, the mountains, the river, and the sea—and how each helps us remember who we are, where we came from, and how to return to balance.

A meditation on autumn’s Metal element and the power of simplifying our homes, minds, and daily lives. This piece explores decluttering, meditation, and conscious living as pathways to clarity, inner stillness, and deeper appreciation during the fall season.

A reflection on impermanence, motherhood, and the wisdom of autumn. Through balloons, rollercoasters, and the life-changing decision to quit alcohol, this essay explores Chinese Medicine’s Metal element and the spiritual practice of letting go and creating space for clarity, healing, and renewal.

This summer quinoa salad combines protein-rich quinoa with a vibrant green sauce—basil pesto or Moroccan Chermoula—plus seasonal veggies, nuts, seeds, or feta. Light, nourishing, and perfect for warm days, it’s both delicious and supportive of your vitality according to Chinese Medicine principles.

Eggs are one of nature’s true superfoods. When sourced from pasture-raised hens, they offer essential nutrients like vitamins A and D, choline, omega-3s, and high-quality protein. In this post, we explore why pasture-raised eggs are nutritionally superior, how industrial foods contribute to modern inflammation, and two delicious, nutrient-dense recipes to support balanced energy and vibrant health.

As the spring equinox arrives, we enter the season of the Wood element—growth, vision, resilience, and the ability to bend with life without breaking. In Chinese Medicine, Wood teaches us how to stay rooted, aspire upward, nourish the liver, and navigate change with clarity and purpose.

A lyrical exploration of winter’s Water element and its deep wisdom. This piece weaves poetry with Chinese Medicine teachings, inviting us to slow down, rest, simplify, and drop into the quiet, restorative depth of the season.

Support your immune system this autumn with three nourishing, warming recipes rooted in Chinese Medicine wisdom. Learn how seasonal foods like squash, kale, beef, turmeric, and ginger can strengthen your “Jade Screen,” boost vital nutrients, and comfort the body during colder months.