by Melissa Roxas | Feb 1, 2024 | Inspiration, Mindfulness, Self-Care
Embracing the Yin It’s raining outside as I write this. For many of us, especially women navigating chronic illness, fatigue, and pain, these gray skies bring a mix of feelings. When I was in my college years it would bring a sense of melancholy and a yearning to stay...
by Melissa Roxas | Dec 14, 2023 | Food as Medicine, Inspiration, Nutrition, Recipes
In my last blog, I shared the health benefits of guava. Our wonderful neighbor brings us bags full almost every other day of guavas during this time of year. Not wanting to waste this bountiful gift, I found myself trying different guava recipes. I’d like to share...
by Melissa Roxas | Nov 15, 2023 | Chinese medicine, Inspiration, Mindfulness, Self-Care, Stress Relief
How gratitude facilitates healing November is the season of giving thanks. In this blog, I talk about how cultivating gratitude is a transformative practice that can profoundly benefit the mind, body and spirit. I also give some ideas on how to incorporate gratitude...
by Melissa Roxas | Oct 25, 2023 | Inspiration, Self-Care
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the deluge of distressing information in the news. While staying informed is vital, it’s equally crucial to safeguard your mental and emotional well-being. Let’s explore how self-care, resilience, and hope can help...
by Melissa Roxas | Aug 31, 2023 | Inspiration, Mindfulness, Stress Relief, Women's Health
Life, in all its intricate chaos, has a way of sweeping us up in its currents, leaving us breathless in its wake. To the women who navigate the labyrinth paths of both career and nurturing their families, this dance can feel especially demanding. As the world shifts...
