A pediatric acupuncture session is usually more a combination of acupressure/bodywork, essential oils, a few baby needles perhaps, and a lot of love & curiosity. Kids are so responsive to energy medicine as their nervous and immune systems are still developing and not overburdened by decades of bad habits or stress… they are so adaptable to change. Treating my 4 yr old here today in this amazing twinkling light. So fun for me. ✨✨ For more tips on keeping the kids healthy this season check out my recent blog post for @lovechildmag up in my profile 👆🏻.
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#healthykids #healthyfamilies #pediatrics #acupunctureworks #acupuncture #acukids #chinesemedicine #privatepractice #liveauthentic #naturalhealing #healingarts #essentialoils #acupressure (at Sarah Senter, LAc + Medicine Kitchen)
After a busy week of no sleep (baby AND 4 yr old related), stress with house construction, and a full schedule of patients I’ll be making this variation of @motherbees sleepy time potion of almond milk + chamomile + lavender + lemon balm + honey. Praying it does the trick :) 💆😴.
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📷by @heathergallagher.photography
#nourishyourself #restorative #calmdown #healingfoods #foodismedicine #foodtherapy #herbaltea #herbs #herbalmedicine #medicinekitchen #chamomile #lavender #sleepytime #liveauthentic #tcmnutrition #holisticnutrition #ritual #superfoods #folkmedicine
After a long weekend of homemade ice cream and cobbler, perfect nectarines with whipping cream, giant burgers, margaritas, lots of sun & late nights with the kids I needed a reset this morning. No better way to do it than meal planning and visiting the farm stand. We will be eating these sweet little tomatoes like popcorn all week. 👌👌.
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#healingfoods #localfood #eatclean #eatlocal #mealplan #familymeal #farmstand #medicinekitchen #boggycreek #healthyliving #liveauthentic #onthetable #balancedlife #nourishyourself #farmersmarket #farmtotable #backontrack #happyfourth #reset
The 5 Elements (often called 5 Phases) are WOOD/FIRE/EARTH/METAL/WATER. The branches of Wood symbolize growth and creativity. People who have strong Wood have a clear vision and goals, and know how to bring them to life. They excel at planning and decision making. When the wood Qi is weak, people can be indecisive or stuck. They may be constrained emotionally, unable to express anger easily, or be frustrated & irritated. They may have headaches or digestive problems. Physical exercise and reading can help restore balance. Sour and bitter flavors benefit the Liver meridian. The Qi of the Wood element flourishes in the spring when plants are sprouting new growth; and the color of this element is green. //
This bowl of mung bean-brown rice, arugula, ume-pickled onions, avocado and egg with a big dose of lemon juice is singing the song of Wood loud and clear. 🌱🌳⛰💚. 📷by @heathergallagher.photography .
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#wellness #foodtherapy #foodismedicine #shareyourtable #onthetable #liveauthentic #huffposttaste #eatingwelleats #fiveflavors #fiveelements #chinesemedicine #healthyfood #healthyeating #naturalhealth #organiclife #eattherainbow #eatclean #holisticnutrition #wood #fengshui #medicinekitchen #balancedlife #nourishyourself
A medicine kitchen doesn’t have to be extensive, fancy, or complicated. Some bulk herbs, fresh ginger, turmeric & garlic, some good raw honey, apple cider vinegar, a few superfoods to alternate here and there. There are many expensive & trendy products out there that could make really useful additions to your pantry, but they are nothing compared to simply making sure the foods you buy and cook with on a daily basis are nourishing and health-promoting instead of health-sabotaging. Nothing in this picture costs more than $10. Start with some basics and build as your life allows. ❤️.
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The 5 Elements ( often called 5 Phases) are METAL, WATER, WOOD, FIRE, EARTH. The Metal energy peaks in the fall. In the cool, crisp, clean air, metal people feel they can accomplish anything. The color of Metal is white, and the refinement associated with precious metals resonates with Metal types in their soul. A person with a Metal qi imbalance may be overly-critical or have a hard time letting go. When the Metal energy is weak there may be Lung/Respiratory or Large Intestine illness. The flavor of this element is pungent- nourishing mine with a dish of white asparagus/radish/green onion and salmon with an orange-ginger dressing. 👌🎐⚪️🍚🕊
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#nourishyourself #foodtherapy #foodismedicine #foodrules #5elements #chinesemedicine #herbalmedicine #medicinekitchen #onthetable #liveauthentic #eatclean #eatingwelleats #eattherainbow #nutrition #fiveflavors #metalelement #holisticnutrition #holistichealth #balance #yinyang #kimchi #healthyeating
Think that’s coffee in my cup? Think again! I was so happy to hear of this company @rasakoffee who makes what they call “an adaptogenic coffee alternative”. I’m the kind who loves the taste and smell of coffee but cannot drink it without paying a price. Thankfully, I love tea as well. I often infuse my hot teas with herbs/ oils/ superfoods but Rasa Koffee does that for you. Guys, this is like going to the Chinese bulk herb pharm & having it ground for you and ready to brew in a French press! It’s full of super powered balancing and energy boosting herbs like rhodiola, ginseng, codonopsis, and he shou wu. If you’ve tasted Chinese herbs before you will think it tastes great - but if you’ve never tasted bulk herbs decocted in water you will think it tastes off at first. But simply add some steamed milk of choice, a little maple or honey and that off becomes an ON pretty fast. So grateful for products like these - helping us all stay healthy with convenience and ease ❤️.
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The 5 Elements (often called 5 Phases ) are WATER / WOOD / FIRE / EARTH / METAL. The Kidney organs are associated with our Water element. When the Kidney Qi is weak, there can be problems with water metabolism, urination, fertility, or sexuality. The color of the Kidney is black, like the night. When the Kidney Qi starts to weaken, dark circles or pouches appear under the eyes. The Kidney Qi rules in the winter, a time when living things are contracted with cold. Like a seed deep in the cold ground, Qi is dormant, waiting for the time to sprout. Longing for the coolness of Water on these hot Texas days & making a platter of tofu & black beans with seaweed and black sesame - steamed kale with tamari- roasted purple cabbage. 🌊🌑🌌🌀.
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#acupuncture #acupunctureatx #5elements #foodtherapy #foodismedicine #eattherainbow #eatingwell #eatclean #holisticnutrition #tcm #chinesemedicine #onthetable #liveauthentic #fengshui #foodporn #foodfengshui #medicinekitchen #organicfoods #naturalhealth #huffposttaste #eatyourgreens #nourishyourself #balancedlife
I’ve been in awe of 5 Element food therapy & Chinese medicine food dietetics for over 10 years. 5 Elements (often called 5 Phases) are EARTH / METAL / WATER / WOOD / FIRE. The Qi of the earth element flourishes in Indian Summer, those golden moments of fullness before the waning of the light. The earth color is yellow, like the sun, the ripened crops, and the root vegetables. Bringing in some much needed grounding energy from the Earth element by making a hash tonight with these golden veggies that will mix with a grass-fed ground beef and kale scramble. ☀️🌻🌾🥕.
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I made paste this week - Haldi Doodh Paste! This is a paste for Golden Turmeric tea. Mix it up, keep it in the fridge, use liberally for a nourishing pick me up / cold or flu remedy / tonic Ayurvedic potion drink. It is so yummy… gingery, creamy, coconutty, spicy, peppery & sweet goodness. Having a paste is way easier than making it from scratch every single cup! Next paste on the blog - my Warrior Wellness paste for not getting sick. That combined with this turmeric tea is a recipe for HERO VITALITY! 😉
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2 Tbsp fresh grated ginger root. 3 tsp ground turmeric. 1 tsp ground cardamom. 1 tsp ground cinnamon. 1/8 tsp or slightly more ground black pepper. Mix all this up in a small jar with a spoon. Add 2-3 Tbsp raw honey to cover & coat all spices and mix very thoroughly until smooth and even. Put a lid on it! When you want to make Golden Milk - heat up ½ C coconut milk (almond milk, whole milk) with ½ C water on stove. Use 1 tsp of mix per cup of tea. Strain through a cloth or mesh strainer into your cup. Bliss out with a warm beverage.
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#holisticnutrition #ayurveda #goldenmilk #orientalmedicine #wholefoods #tonic #potion #turmeric #healingfoods #foodtherapy #wellness #immunity #tonic #herbalmedicine #medicinekitchen #onthetable #liveauthentic #eatclean #organicfood #homeremedies #folkmedicine #nourishyourself #nourishingfood
What’s for dinner? Asian Salmon with Bok Choy & Hei Zhi Ma - aka Black Sesame seed! Hei Zhi Ma is a legit Chinese herb we use for deficiency/depletion especially relating to the Liver and Kidneys. It’s very nourishing to the blood and YIN 🌑parts of our body. Personally, I got majorly depleted & lost a ton of hair after both my pregnancies - using herbs like this (among many other things) is a little daily ritual for me to cultivate more yin in my life. ❤
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#orientalmedicine #holisticmedicine #momlife #healthyliving #onthetable #liveauthentic #eatclean #eattherainbow #herbs #herbalmedicine #nourishingtraditions #salmon #medicinekitchen #foodtherapy #foodismedicine #familymeal #wholefoods #whole30 #wellness #yinyang