In my opinion, we live in a culture that loves extremes or excess. If a little of something is good, perhaps a lot will be better! Not according to Asian medicine. When a new client comes to see me, in my shiatsu practice, I request that they abstain … [Read more...] about Extremes According to Asian Medicine
Preventing Newborn Sleep Deprivation
As you may know sleep deprivation is a form of torture. Is there a way you can prepare for what it's going to be like to live with a newborn? You will be up many times a night to nurse and change your baby. I think I recall something like ninety … [Read more...] about Preventing Newborn Sleep Deprivation
Life Giving Virome
Working with NatureWe used to think all bacteria were “bad”. We are constantly learning more about the complexity of all life. What is a virus? All things in balance and moderation is the basic tenant of Traditional Chinese Medicine. I have been … [Read more...] about Life Giving Virome
Touch is Basic
On the rare occasions when my mother could sit and rest, she would offer to rub and arm or a leg. It was light effleurage and felt wonderful. Sometimes my sister would get in line and we would all sit on the couch with a leg or arm in hand. We called … [Read more...] about Touch is Basic
Women’s Mysteries
Each One Teach One - How do we learn about the major milestones in a woman's life? From getting our first period, becoming sexually active, giving birth and then going through the change of life, at the end of our fertility, it seems we learn the … [Read more...] about Women’s Mysteries