Romper 2019 I spoke with Ashley Flores, a licensed acupuncturist and acupuncture expert to learn which pressure points are most likely to give you a mood boost. "The biggest ones that I recommend to clients a lot are on the Pericardium channel, which is on the inside...
Chinese Medicine and the Art of Letting Go
Are you feeling pissed off? Angry? Upset? Irritated? Frustrated? Agitated by things that are beyond your control? It's a good time to Let Go. We choose to let go, not because we are detached and unfeeling (or apathetic), but because we make a conscious...
Basil & Chrysanthemum Tea for Headache and Stress
When stress rises and brings on a headache, these three soothing herbs work together to calm the nervous system and relieve pain and tension in the head. Common kitchen basil is not only delicious in pasta and salad, but also makes a wonderful ingredient...
Don’t Press There! Acupuncture’s Forbidden Points for Pregnancy
As the popularity of acupuncture has grown, so has the notoriety of the so-called 'forbidden points' of pregnancy. As someone who's been through a couple of pregnancies, I know well the anxiety it can provoke to have such a small and vulnerable person so reliant upon...
Homemade Chai Tea Recipe
I had my first taste of real, homemade chai while working at an Indian restaurant years and years ago. It was such a revelation after only having the boxed, overly sweetened, steamed milk concoction served by the big coffeehouse chains. This chai was...
Chamomile: a Healing Herbal Powerhouse
Ahhh.. chamomile...the humble herbal tea is actually a powerhouse of healing. This delicate flower is a potent calming and anti-inflammatory herb that can be used for tummy aches, anxiety, sleep, and pain. It is super versatile, extremely gentle, and delicious to...