I have a new post up today on @lovechildmag about some of my favorite postpartum care essentials for the new (or new again) mother. It’s so important to take care of ourselves in this big transition time. If you’re expecting, check it out for some items you may not yet have on hand. Visit @lovechildmag or tap the link in my profile 👆🏻💗🌈.
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#postpartumbody #postpartumcare #momsunited #unitedinmotherhood #medicinekitchen #lovechildmag #austinmoms #motherhoodunited #womenshealthmag #nourishyourself #bewell #empoweredbirth
5 Days Away / A restorative social media cleanse for body and mind, incorporating therapeutic foods, mindfulness exercises, and creative cultivation. We are full for June but if you’d like to join me for the next distance-led group in August stay tuned for more details over the summer. Heartfelt gift boxes full of lovely and useful items being stuffed this week for all my participants. 🌸🌸
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#mindfulnessmatters #fiveelements #nourishyourself #mindbodyspirit #chinesemedicine #creativecultivation #therapeuticfoods #healingfoods #foodtherapy #digitaldetox #socialmediacleanse #5daysaway
Snow days call for soul food. We call this “yukney” and it’s a Lebanese dish that my mom’s whole family makes. It’s wonderfully warming and we all tend to crave it during the Winter months. Woods (my older son who is 4.5) was asked yesterday by a friend what his favorite meal of all time was and he said “Rice & Yukney I think, but I’m not sure!” 💗☺️ It’s so simple and quick: Pulled chicken, onions, green beans sautéed in butter and then stewed in a tomato sauce with cinnamon and black pepper. Cloves or cardamom are also nice to add if the mood strikes. Stay cozy today Austin! Xo.
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#foodismedicine #healingfoods #foodtherapy #homeremedies #soulfood #eatwithintention #winter #snowday #medicinekitchen #lebanesefood #nourishyourself #seasonalfood
I’ve found a new friend named Fond. I’ve been buying @fondbonebroth at Wheatsville Food Co-op lately and not only does it make life super easy - all the flavors they make are really wonderful. It tastes way better than when I make my one bone broth! Not sure what their secret is 🤔. These two are my current favorites - Trolley Dodger & The Spur. When I’m feeling depleted or run down- I make a small bowl of simmered veggies in bone broth for breakfast or snack daily during the week to build up my mineral and nutrient reserves. The kids love this simple “soup” too so it’s a win/win. I’m trying to go through October with bone broth every day to see how I feel and Fond, in all it’s gelatinous goodness, is helping with this process immensely! No time to buy the chicken feet? Buy Fond instead. Wanted to give them a shout-out, it’s a great product & I’ll be recommending this brand in food and herbal consults tout de suite👌.
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#foodismedicine #bonebroth #eatclean #collagen #realfood #medicinekitchen #fondbonebroth #healingfoods #guthealth #loveyourgut #nourishingtraditions #nourishyourself #dailymeals #startsomething #foodtherapy #holistichealth #healthybreakfast #chickenfeet #selfcare
My private practice is based out of a lovely wellness center, Be Well Austin + Yoga House. We have two cozy bungalows side-by-side in Central Austin and our new happy waiting area in the Be Well Yoga House was just featured on @west_elm_austin today 😍. Both of our spaces are warm and welcoming and ideal environments for healing. Be Well has so much to offer - acupuncture, nutrition, myofascial release, craniosacral therapy, yoga + meditation classes. Feeling so grateful to be a part of this collective. ✨💫.
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#bewell #bewellaustin #westelm #healingarts #massage #acupuncture #craniosacral #myofascialrelease #yoga #austinyoga #medicinekitchen #chinesemedicine #naturalhealth #holistichealth #nourishyourself #selfcare #wellness (at Be Well Austin)
Hello mamas-to-be! I’ll be @littleyogahouse with @lovechildmag on Sunday, August 13th holding a little Natural Pregnancy Q&A for you! Come for a lovely prenatal yoga + meditation class and stay after for swag bags, snacks and holistic health chatting with me. Hope to see you there! ❤️
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#lovechildmag #prenatalyoga #prenatal #momlife #wellness #prenatalhealth #healthymama #chinesemedicine #naturalhealth #medicinekitchen #treatyoself #nourishyourself
AFTERNOON PICK ME UP/ Frozen blueberries & cherries, ½ banana, ½ avocado, 2 Tbsp cashew butter, probiotics, 2 scoops collagen peptides, blend with filtered water. Raw almonds + pepitas + cacao nibs + granola + a chunk of dark salted chocolate. Healthy indulgence for a stressful week ahead of packing and moving into temporary housing with the folks until our house is done!
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#medicinekitchen #smoothiebowl #healingfoods #superfoods #fuelyourbodyright #healthyeating #onthetable #nutsandseeds #collagen #cacao #energy #holistichealth #stressreliever #nourishyourself #snacktime (at Hyde Park (Austin, Texas))
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
There are a handful of bulk healing herbs I always keep in the kitchen. Chamomile flowers, lavender, licorice root, lemon balm, goji berries (gou qi zi in Chinese medicine) are what is shown here today. Besides being beautiful & versatile, they remind me that our food can be so much more than just calories that give us fuel. It can be healing and life-enhancing. Having herbs within an arm’s reach makes it easy to remember this truth and implement it. Adventure to your local herb shop or try @mountainroseherbs online to start building your medicine kitchen. ❤️. 📷by @heathergallagher.photography
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#healingfoods #healingarts #foodismedicine #superfoods #foodtherapy #herbalism #folkmedicine #herbs #gojiberries #licorice #chamomile #lavender #medicinekitchen #healthyliving #healthyeating #eatclean #eattherainbow #pantrygoals #chinesemedicine #nourishyourself #herbalmedicine
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
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