by aysha | Aug 7, 2024 | Spring, The seasons
Anyone who’s had a treatment with me will know this is one of my favorite points. It’s great for so many things!!It is located on the lateral aspect of the lower leg, in the depression anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula. GB34 is the...
by aysha | Aug 7, 2024 | Spring, The seasons
In the winter we move inwards, and the summer we move outwards. But how do we go from “inwards” to “outwards”? Well, we pivot of course. Spring is this pivot. The warmth from the sun warms the ground, and the plants begin to wake up. Through a determined effort, also...
by aysha | Aug 7, 2024 | Spring, The seasons
Now that spring is in swing, it’s time to shift our recipe repertoire to foods that nourish the liver! Examples of good springtime food that nourish the liver are green leafy vegetables, lemons, beets, garlic and celery. This springtime salad recipe is fresh and...
by aysha | Aug 7, 2024 | Spring, The seasons
This point is located on the highest point of the trapezius or shoulder muscle, directly above the nipple, at the midpoint of the line connecting C7 and the acromion. It’s the point you intuitively massage when you’re stressed and sore. GB21 is the...
by aysha | Aug 7, 2024 | Spring, The seasons
This point is located in the depression created between the origins of the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles or simply put, at the base of the skull between the two large neck muscles. GB20 is a meeting point of the gallbladder and triple...
by aysha | Aug 7, 2024 | Spring, The seasons
Fēng is the Chinese character for wind. Wind is the climate of spring. As cold is the climate of winter, fire of summer, dryness of autumn and dampness of late summer. Wind is a massive topic in Chinese medicine that has been discussed and treated for over two...
by aysha | Aug 7, 2024 | Fall, The seasons
It can be hard to wrap your head around switching from those easy to make big salads to a hearty, healthy chili or stew. I want to help get you started by sharing the recipe to my new favourite fall chili. I hope you enjoy it as much as do. Thick, smoky, 1-pot pumpkin...
by aysha | Aug 7, 2024 | Fall, The seasons
Autumn on the West Coast brings a lot of rain. This creates dampness in our environment as well as in our bodies. This can effect our respiratory systems, our digestive systems, lead to menstrual issues and mental health issues as well. Our joints can get achy and a...
by aysha | Aug 6, 2024 | Summer, The seasons
This is an herbal formula that I have been using a lot lately. It is interesting because the summer is here, and I am prescribing a very hot natured formula more than ever. In the summer our pulse should naturally rise, and become more superficial. This formula has a...
by aysha | Aug 6, 2024 | Summer, The seasons
This point is located at the apex of the axillary fossa or simply the centre of the armpit. HT1 is the entry point of the meridian and regulates qi flow from the torso to the arm and vice versa. This activates the meridian. It frees the chest and...
