Need a warm, cozy beverage that compliments your #quarantine chic? Or maybe one that helps relieve or mitigates damage that stress has on the body? Or how about one that relieves some stress and anxiety? I have one that checks all the boxes. Golden milk is one for the ages, and it’s got some amazing anti-inflammatory goodness…
Category: P-T
How’s The Health of Your Resume?
There’s so much talk about physical & mental wellness, but have you considered the health of your resume lately? I don’t normally talk about job health, but it’s an important part of your life: whether you’re happy or stressed will impact your overall wellbeing. I’m a former HR professional, a trained chef, a yoga instructor…
Thyroid
We all have one, but do you know what it’s for? It’s a little butterfly shaped endocrine (ie hormone) gland that sits in your throat & has a big job. This small but mighty organ produces thyroid hormone, regulates body temperature, metabolism, heart rate and other vital functions in the body. It’s imperative that we…
Tempeh- Tem-PAY not Tem-PE
Tempeh – Tem-PAY not Tem-PE Have you tried it? It’s okay if you’ve been saying it wrong. Most people do. Kinda like my name, which gets mispronounced a lot. Almost no one gets it right on the first try. BTW, it’s like Shawna, not Shayna, which has made it seriously confusing. Anyway, back to tempeh. …
Sugar
I don’t eat sugar often, but when I do, I eat vegan pumpkin spice cupcakes with pillows of spiced cream cheese frosting, toasted pecans and a sprinkle of edible glitter. What can I say, I like sparkly things. 🤷🏻♀️ I could wax philosophic about the multitude of reasons sugar is bad for you. But I…
Spleen/Stomach
Plagued by worry, stress, anxiety, and over thinking? In TCM, the stomach/spleen yin/yang duo aren’t only digestive fire power & aid in blood flow, but assoc. w. those not-so-fun emotions. This can indicate an imbalance in the stomach/spleen that look like gastrointestinal issues, which are usually the result of inflammation, which is a byproduct of…
Traditional Chinese Medicine
My fave! TCM is a system of health & wellness that’s been used for 1000s of years. TCM focuses on a person’s entire well being-physical, emotional & mental through balance & harmony of energy: Qi & Yin/Yang. May sound airy fairy, it’s anything but. My friend @christianheals says “It’s Chinese Medicine, not Chinese magic.” . There are…
Skin
Who doesn’t want radiant, glowing, younger looking skin? I sure do. We all listen to the promises sold to us by lotions, potions and creams staring at us from screens and store shelves. However, your skin, and the treatment of it, is not just a topical issue. The health of your skin, our largest organ,…
