Category: Seasonal Changes

Autum scene

How to Prepare for the -Ber Months

How to Prepare for the -Ber Months November 2024 By Anjalee Patel, DACM, Dipl. OM, DCCM© During the cooler -Ber months, the concepts of hibernation and reflection resonate deeply, both in nature and within you. By embracing the themes of hibernation and reflection, you can navigate the colder months with a sense of purpose and […]

Spring Flower in Snow

Bye-bye Winter?… Not Quite!

Bye-bye Winter?… Not quite! March 2022 By Anjalee Patel, LAc, DACM, Dipl. OM, PTA It’s easy to get excited when the weather begins to turn, and spring is just around the corner. It provides the chance to be outside in the sun, wear lighter clothes, eat all the fruits that are starting to grow and […]

Candle and Pine Branches

Peace and Health During the Holiday Season

Peace and Health During the Holiday Season November 2021 By Patty Jones, LAc, MSTOM, Dipl. OM, DCCM, PharmD., RPh and Anjalee Patel, LAc, DACM, Dipl. OM, PTA The holiday season is a time of year that inspires fun and excitement. Activities like putting up holiday decorations, parties, shopping for gifts and holiday baking can bring […]

Fall leaf

Falling For Autumn

Falling For Autumn October 2021 By Patty Jones, LAc, MSTOM, Dipl. OM, DCCM, PharmD., RPh Autumn/Fall is the season of maturing and harvesting. This is the time when crops, our nourishment, are gathered and stored for the long winter ahead. Leaves change color and fall to earth, and animals gather nuts and other food to […]

Spring Leaf

Spring Has Sprung!

Spring Has Sprung! April 2021 By Patty Jones, LAc, MSTOM, Dipl. AC, DCCM, PharmD., RPh In Chinese medicine, spring is the season that is characterized by growth and upward movement. It is the time of year in which our Yang Qi rises up and begins to spread upwards and outwards. Trees form buds and leaves, […]