by Little Sage | Feb 22, 2023 | Chinese medicine, Inspiration, Mindfulness
It’s common to get stuck in a pattern of negative thinking especially when it seems like things aren’t going our way. Psychologists have recognized that our brain has a tendency towards a negativity bias. This means that we tend to give more attention to negative...
by Little Sage | Feb 9, 2023 | Acupressure, Acupuncture, Mindfulness, Stress Relief
Insomnia, brain fog, poor memory and concentration are common symptoms that people see me in the clinic for. One of my favorite points to use to address these conditions is the Bai Hui point or Du 20. Bai Hui Point – Hundred Meetings This point is located on the...
by Little Sage | Oct 19, 2022 | Blog, Inspiration, Mindfulness
What does our society normally do when we break something? Say you broke one of your favorite cups, pot or vase. What happens to it? It ends up in the trash. We often do the same thing in our lives with things we perceive as broken. Not only material things, but even...
by Little Sage | Oct 6, 2022 | Chinese medicine, Feature, Food as Medicine
What does the changing of the seasons mean in Chinese medicine? In Chinese Medicine, the different seasons correspond to the five cyclical phases represented by the Five elements of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water. The fall season is associated with the Metal...
by Little Sage | Sep 21, 2022 | Food as Medicine, Herbal medicine, Women's Health
Dang Gui, Radix Angelica Sinensis, is sweet, acrid, and warm. It means “state of return” because of its ability to induce the proper return of qi and blood to where it belongs in the body. It’s considered a sagely herb for women because of its ability to treat a...
