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Dairy-free ice cream recipes
Well, I'm actually not a big fan of ice cream. I mostly lost my appetite for ice cream while working in ice cream shops as a youth. I started to...
Offering Sweet Deal with Masks
The mask deal The rest of this article is about masking (and gloving), but some of you are already for masking and just want to know what I have to...
Appointment options, not in clinic
You've heard it time and time again. These are unprecedented times. Uncertain times. Of that, there is no question. Personally, I'm tired of hearing...
Speaking up: I can’t breathe
I know I normally write about health topics that are more obviously health topics, but this is about health too. We cannot be fully healthy as...
Acceptance and change
One of the things I’ve prided myself on is my ability to adapt. I’m pretty good at being able to find a way around and make the changes that have...
Mother’s Day health gift mailed to your mom
Sunday, May 10th is Mother’s Day! Depending on how long our restrictions for physical distancing stay in place, many of may still be unable to spend...
Activity BINGO game for elderly
Do you know of any assisted living home, long-term care facility, or other care home with residents currently in isolation because of COVID-19? Many...
How to manage insomnia at home with Traditional Chinese Medicine tips
Sleep is a thing we are often short of because either we don't allow ourselves enough shut eye or because we cannot make sleep---full, deep,...
How to use a jade roller
This simple little tool is a great feel-good gift for you or a friend. The jade roller is like a little rolling pin to smooth away your stresses,...
How to do acupressure and tips to find acupoints
Another in my "how-to" series, in this blog and video I demonstrate some basics about how to do acupressure. You can use your fingertips,...
How to use ear seeds and Swarovski crystal ear seeds at home
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a complex medical system and many of our skills take a lot of time and practice to learn well. While ear...
How to use press needles at home
I had already posted a video and blog about using some TCM tools at home, but in case you found that video a bit long and you specifically only want...