Look outside- plants are growing and yang energy is rising. Many welcome the spring winds’ clearing of winter clouds and stagnation. Yet for others the sweetness of spring is marred by hay fever. In this article I will share advice for managing spring allergies naturally. Some people need help

In the first two parts of this series we looked at general principles and guidelines for designing a weight loss/ fitness program and how to approach diet. This information is available on my blog at HillsideAcupuncture.com. In this final segment we will take a brief look at exercise and

In the first part of this series we introduced general concepts for designing a successful weight loss/ fitness program. If you missed that article it is available on my blog at HillsideAcupuncture.com. In this second section we will look at the dietary side of the equation. Eating should be

This 3-part series will introduce strategies for designing a successful weight loss/ fitness program. The subject is too complex to adequately address here so do your research, talk to a health/ fitness professional, or feel free to contact me for more information. We can divide weight issues into two

As this article goes to print we have surpassed the most yin day of the year, the winter solstice and are in the heart of the cold season, with warmth and sunshine scarce. That we refer to most mild upper respiratory illnesses as a “cold” is no coincidence, even

At the heart of Chinese medicine is seasonal living. This is the concept of adjusting our behavior to reflect our place in the world around us. The universe is constantly transforming, and one way that we understand this change is through the concept of the year. In one year

The General: When I teach about seasonal living one of the things I cannot emphasize enough is that our goal is not for me or anyone else to tell you what to eat, but rather that we expand our awareness to a level where we can guide our own

As we are getting close to spring I wanted to talk a little about how to deal with the allergies that many people suffer from. There are many medications out there that deal with mild to severe reactions, yet they can often have undesirable side effects. Some people prefer

A couple nice teas to help you fight a northwest cold: If you have a cold with clear mucus and no sore throat: Make a strong tea with honey, cinnamon, ginger, and some pepper or chili. Drink 3-4 cups/ day for a few days. This will work best if

When crafting a seasonal lifestyle from a Taoist (i.e. Chinese medicine) perspective, we need to understand the energetic aspects of each season. This is the same as understanding the energetics of what are known as the Five Elements or Five Phases. This is the foundation. This understanding will allow