This time of year is when we often get bombarded with new year cleanses, detoxes, restrictive foods, juice cleansing, and fasting…When in reality, this is the worst time of the year to be doing that to our bodies.

Postpartum is a wonderful time for a new mother and her baby to bond. Most mothers end up going back to work and normal daily life shortly after giving birth, but this is the time they should be taking to completely rest. Traditionally there is at least 30 days of bonding and rest following birth for the new mother and her baby.

Spring is the beginning of new things, renewal, and birth. The energy should be kept open and fluid. Spring is the best time to start new things and projects. Planting the seeds for the rest of the year, this is the time for creativity and growth!

Winter is the most Yin time of the year according to Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is a time to go inward, reflect, and preserve our energy.

It is PUMPKIN season!

Here are some Traditional Chinese Medicine nutrition facts about pumpkins and pumpkin seeds since we will all be consuming an abundance of that right now.

The sun is out, the days are long, and they are hot. Summer is officially here! In Traditional Chinese Medicine we live with the seasons and change with the seasons. Summer is the most Yang season. It represents outward energy, expansion, movement, and activity. This is the time to use the energy we have been storing all Winter and play!