by admin | May 13, 2020 | Blog
Cooling, pungent and bitter- sweet, watercress is a natural diuretic helping to clear excess fluid from the body. It impacts the lungs, stomach, bladder and kidney systems in TCM and strengthens the Qi (or vital energy) in the body. It also is helpful in not only...
by admin | Mar 29, 2020 | Nutrition, Prevention, Recipe
This is a recipe that’s been around for centuries. Its name came about as many of the grave robbers would apply this to their hands before robbing the graves of those who died from the plague, some how seeming to keep themselves healthy and plague free. I can’t...
by admin | Jan 30, 2020 | Blog
Nothing says happiness in winter like a rich and healthy stew or casserole cooked in a traditional Tagine. It’s been said that the flavours and nutrition skyrocket in this age old cooking vessel, not to mention it’s aesthetically exciting appearance on...
by admin | Nov 13, 2019 | Recipe, Seasonal Living, Tip, Wellness, Yoga
Written by Sasha Ormond Well, Fall is here and I have a toolkit for survival once the weather starts turning and things start getting dark. The energy I’m filled with during the summer months inevitably starts to fade and I’m left needing to focus more on...
by admin | Jul 6, 2019 | Recipe, Seasonal Living, TCM
Food Focus: Cucumber We love using food as medicine in Eastern Medicine. Food cures are one of the coolest and simplest ways to rebalance the body. When we use seasonal summer foods, in the summer, we can help beat the heat in a powerful but delicious way! Naturally...
