by Melanie | Sep 10, 2012 | Food as Medicine, Plant-based Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine
Waiting to treat an illness until after it manifests is like waiting to dig a well until after becoming thirsty.” ~a teaching proverb of Traditional Chinese Medicine Anxiety is the most prevalent of all mental health challenges, and it’s something...
by Melanie | Aug 26, 2012 | Plant-based Medicine, Self-care
There are few things as comforting as a hot cup of tea. Tea soothes the spirit on a rainy afternoon, perks us up in the morning, and, if we know how to use it, tea can provide powerful medicine to ease common ailments like colds, indigestion, coughs, mild...
by Melanie | Aug 19, 2012 | Plant-based Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine
Ever felt out-of-sorts & frustrated for seemingly no reason at all? The cause (and the solutions) might surprise you. Sometimes it’s as if our vital force gets backed up somewhere, creating an energy “traffic jam” that can lead us to feel uneven,...
by Melanie | Aug 13, 2012 | On Conventional Medicine, Self-care
The health & wellness industry is full of incredible information and products that really can help us live longer, happier, and healthier lives. Trouble is, there’s also plenty of misinformation and more than a few snake oil salesmen who can cast a...
by Melanie | Aug 10, 2012 | (Healing) Foods on Fridays, Ayurveda, Food as Medicine
There were so many dishes that I fell in love with during my time working in India, but one of my favorites is Sambar, a comforting soup that’s traditionally eaten along with fermented breads made from lentils & rice. South Indian cuisine is...
