Summer Eats!

Easy breezy summer nights or long lazy summer afternoons can inspire the desire for outdoor eating & picnicking. Definitely one of the pleasures of summer, eating in the heat can also increase the potential for food-borne bacteria (such as E.coli, Salmonella,...

Cordyceps: Herbal Highlight

Cordyceps,ย also called “caterpillar fungus,” is described as a “mushroom” that grows on the bodies of moth larvae in the mountainous regions of China and Tibet.ย Cordycepsย is parasitic in nature. The moth larvae is usually about 6 inches below...

Summer Solstice!

June 21st is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, better known as the Summer Solstice. Officially the first day of summer, it has been celebrated with feasts, picnics, and music around the world as it signals change, warmth, growth, and light.ย If...

Quote

โ€œIf you love someone, the greatest gift you can give them is your presence.โ€ โ€• Thรญch Nhแบฅt Hแบกnh This is such a simple, but powerful quote by Thich Nhat Hanh. The gift of your presence, the gift of your time, these are truly the most precious gifts of all. By giving...

From the Practitioners

TMJ: What Is It? TMJ is the common abbreviation for disorders of the temporomandibular joint, which is quite a mouthfulโ€ฆpun intended since the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is responsible for opening and closing the mouth. It connects the lower jaw, called the...

Who Am I?

I love being the the woods. I easily hide amongst the leaves. I change colors according to the season: red in spring, green in summer, and orange or bronze in the fall. I am pretty annoying when you come in contact with me. If you touch me, you may regret it 12-72...