by Little Sage | Feb 28, 2024 | Chinese medicine, Food as Medicine, Herbal medicine, Inspiration, Mindfulness, Self-Care, Stress Relief, Women's Health
“The rose speaks of love silently, in a language known only to the heart.” – Unknown Slightly bitter, sweet and cooling the rose bud is one of my favorite herbs in my dispensary. Its fragrance is sweet, delicate and soothing. The scent has a calming...
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 Little Sage | Dec 7, 2023 | Chinese medicine, Food as Medicine, Herbal medicine, Nutrition
This is the time of year that my lovely neighbor gives us guavas from their tree. Every year we have more than enough supply of guavas that we give away to friends, family, and if you’ve been to the clinic lately, we’ve offered you some. Did you know that guava...
by Little Sage | Nov 30, 2023 | Acupressure, Acupuncture, Chinese medicine, Food as Medicine, Herbal medicine, Self-Care
As the weather cools down and colds and flus become more prevalent, it’s important to take steps to support our health and well-being during this time. Strengthen Your Defensive Qi One key aspect of staying healthy is strengthening our body’s defensive...
by Little Sage | Nov 9, 2023 | Food as Medicine, Herbal medicine, Recipes, Self-Care
Throughout history, bone broth and soups have played a significant role in various cultures worldwide. These nourishing elixirs have been cherished for their comforting properties and their ability to promote good health. In ancient times, our ancestors recognized the...
by Melissa Roxas | Jul 27, 2023 | Chinese medicine, Food as Medicine
Our favorite drink as a family especially during the summer is cantaloupe juice! Since they were small, my kids have loved cantaloupe juice. I’ll talk about the benefits of cantaloupe juice and share a super easy recipe on how to prepare it. Benefits of cantaloupe...
