Health Blog
Have a topic you’d like me to write about? Just ask.
Spring Cleanse Tune-Up
Spring has sprung and with it comes thoughts of spring cleaning, both of household and body. According to traditional Chinese medicine principles,...
Artichoke for detoxification
I had never before bought an artichoke. I had no idea what to do with it, but I wanted to give it a try because I know its health benefits,...
What if you have endometriosis?
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to a disease that affects approximately 176 million women worldwide, including...
I Can’t Believe it’s Black Bean Brownies
Do you love brownies? That's a silly question, right? Who doesn't? Wouldn't you like to have your brownies and get some nutrition too? It's...
Does Acupuncture Hurt?
One of the first questions asked of anyone doing acupuncture is, “Does it hurt?” Even before they ask me, I tell every new patient before their...
24 Hours Article about Making New Habits
It's the end of February. Did you set goals, intentions, or--the foreboding word--resolutions about your health this year? I used to work in a gym,...
Excited to Announce!
February 14th is the re-launch date for Active Life Mobile Acupuncture, chosen because we want to show our love for Traditional Chinese Medicine and...
Hawaiian Hula Smoothie Recipe
Want to go to Hawaii? Yes, please. But then again, I want to travel to so many other places too! On my list? What's not? Japan (again, but this time...
Bring on the Borscht
I didn't know that I would love borscht so much, but yum! Borscht Recipe Immune boosting, warming, and pretty easy to make 1 medium onion (diced)4...
Superbowl Peyton Manning and Managing Injury
Anyone following the NFL—and many who don’t—know that Peyton Manning is one of the best quarterbacks in history. Last year he set single-season...
Response to Chinese Critic of TCM
“There’s always going to be detractors,” B.C.’s Minister of Advanced Education, Amrik Virk, said in an article titled “Chinese medicine critic...
Believe in Magic
“Believe in magic.” I heard this said this morning and it seemed timely. Tonight I sit writing this blog and watching “Polar Express.” “I believe”...