Packed with vitamin A and beta-carotene, carrots are a great way to have fresh vegetables in your diet year round. With winter drawing to a close, but the bounty of spring not yet upon us, thankfully the humble carrot is available fresh year round. This recipe is...
As the temperatures turn from cool to cold, and sniffly noses and coughs are all around, having a few protective remedies up your sleeve can help you resist those contagious bugs. There are many herbs and spices that will help the body fight off a cold, especially if...
One of my favorite parts of fall is the arrival of winter squashes in markets and shops. I love to see all the colors, shapes, and textures of this hearty vegetable. From the humble acorn to the sophisticated butternut, squashes always make for delicious and hearty...
According to Eastern medicine the metal element is associated with the skin, and with the Autumn season. As cooler winds hit at this time of year, the skin becomes susceptible to dryness, itching, and other irritations. The metal element, like the skin, represents...
Throughout the history of medicine, healers have classified qualities of health and disease according to 'elements'. Hippocratic medicine had the '4 humors' of earth, air, fire, and water that corresponded with the 4 seasons and qualities of emotion, colors, and type...