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TCM Herbal Formula of the Month: Wu Ling San for Damp-Heat
By Jordan Ramsay, TCMP TCM Herbal Formula of the Month: Wu Ling San for Damp-Heat Introducing a new blog series by Acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Herbalist Jordan Ramsay. In this series, she will be diving into a seasonally relevant formula to help counter act...
TCM Herbal Formula of the Month: Wu Ling San for Damp-Heat
By Jordan Ramsay, TCMP TCM Herbal Formula of the Month: Wu Ling San for Damp-Heat Introducing a new blog series by Acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Herbalist Jordan Ramsay. In this series, she will be diving into a seasonally relevant formula to help counter act some of the environmental factors that cause uncomfortable symptoms or exacerbate existing conditions. Look forward to health and...
Baby it’s cold outside!
Cold and flu season is upon us and as hard as we try to stay healthy, most of us get run over by a cold at some point or another during the year. Having a cold isn't a 'bad' thing (although it doesn't feel great!). Sometimes it's your body's way of detoxifying and...
I’ve got chills…and they’re multiplying!
Boost your qi, build your blood and kick that cold to the curb with this broth recipe, perfect for the common cold with chills and clear runny nose (no fever). Recipe: 1-2 inch piece of Fresh Ginger sliced thinly 4 Green onions sliced into medium sized pieces 1-2...
Sore Throat & Fever Tea: The “UGH I’m sick!”
This tea is great for anyone with that throat that feels like you swallowed glass pieces and you could heat the entire house on your own without the furnace. We’d call this the wind heat type of common cold in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Tea Recipe: 2 tbsp...
Roasted Holiday Nuts
My family is always looking for something to snack on over the holidays and this snack satisfies those with both salty and sweet cravings. Rosemary is the star of this recipe and it’s a great herb for digestion. Rosemary has been use for stomach problems such as...
“Bitter’s better” Holiday digestive cocktail
The holidays bring with it plenty of festive cheer and treats in the form of spirits, wine, rich foods, and desserts. The indulgence can feed the soul and spirit, as we celebrate whatever it is we believe in. To help you digest all of the holiday's festivities, we've...
Cultivating Gratitude
As we are fully immersed in the holiday season, the feeling of gratitude is easy to conjure for many -being surrounded by love ones, embracing the giving spirit and helping those in need or giving back to the community. But for many, the holiday season brings about...
FOR OUR COMMUNITY… ACUPUNCTURE!
At Urban Wellness we are pleased to offer Community Acupuncture, available on Thursdays and Saturdays. This is part of an international movement to make acupuncture available and accessible to people at a reduced rate. What is Community Acupuncture? Community...
Featured Tea: Warm Almond Milk with Spices and Turmeric
As the leaves fall, the nights get frosty and the first flurries of the season come, the call to the warm and cozy is loud. By switching up our beverage of choice to a more warming and spicy blend, not only do we nourish our spirit and that cozy craving, we’re also...
COSTA RICA RETREAT
Angela Warburton, (Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner) and Kim McBean, Yoga Instructor have teamed up to create a magical seven day retreat in Playa Grande, Costa Rica. Combining daily yoga, fresh & local food, breathtaking sunsets, and relaxing peaceful...
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