Gua sha

Gua sha

Gua sha, pronounced “gwa shaw,” is a common healing modality used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. โ€œGuaโ€ means scrape and โ€œshaโ€ means sand. Depending on the condition being treated, the skin is scraped using a blunt-edged tool, traditionally an ox bone....
Summertime Care for Creatures Great & Small

Summertime Care for Creatures Great & Small

When the temperatures soar, safety for all friends and family, even furry four-legged loved ones, is essential. Just remember to pay attention and take precautions to your animals. Here are 5 ways to stay safe while enjoying an easy breezy summer with your pets. 1....
Beat the Heat with Herbal Tea!

Beat the Heat with Herbal Tea!

Summer heat can be a bit overwhelming. Here are a few herbal tea recipes to add a little coolness to the days ahead. Chrysanthemum A natural coolant. Ingredients: Dried chrysanthemum flowers, honey (optional) Add chrysanthemum to boiling water. Let the mix steep for 5...
Good Trouble

Good Trouble

Hope you all had a lovely Independence Day! And if it seems like the concept of liberty and justice for all is increasingly rare, remember the words of Congressman John Lewis, a civil rights hero: โ€œDo not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Our...
Christina Featured in Livestrong.com

Christina Featured in Livestrong.com

Check out Christina in this article from livestrong.com! Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is based on traditions thatโ€™ve been around for thousands of years. The thinking behind TCM is this: Health issues are caused by imbalances or disruptions in the bodyโ€™s vital...