5 surprising Chinese Spring Greens
Bok Choy Also known as: Chinese cabbage, qīng cài (blue-green vegetable" in Mandarin). Flavor: Very mellow, with its own unique mild,...
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Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
- Feb 14, 2022
- 2 min
Spring into Health with Chinese Medicine
Chinese New Year happened earlier in February. The Chinese name 春节 actually translates as Spring Festival ! This date marks the beginning...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
- Dec 29, 2021
- 3 min
Winter blues: acupuncture for seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
The winter blues is real: it is a type of depression that happens each year, in the fall & winter. SAD affects 5-10% of the population...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
- Dec 15, 2021
- 2 min
Our favorite essential oils for Winter
The 5-element theory of Chinese medicine tells us that in the winter, we ought to : support our immune system keep warm keep our bones &...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
- Nov 25, 2021
- 2 min
Turkey, Chocolate & Wine: the medicinal properties of holiday foods according to TCM
Today is Thanksgiving in the USA, which notes the beginning of the long holiday season. While we often advocate moderation, mindful and...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
- Sep 20, 2021
- 4 min
Autumn cleanse : letting go & detoxing in the metal season
We all know the notion of "spring cleaning", but did you know that Fall is, in fact, the better season for cleaning up and letting go?...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
- Sep 18, 2021
- 2 min
Our favorite essential oils for the Fall
In Chinese medicine, Fall is the season of the metal element, when we need to reinforce our lungs, immune systems, and care for our large...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
- Aug 27, 2021
- 2 min
Pumpkin spice: 3 Chinese Medicine inspired recipes
The blend in the Pumpkin Spice mix are all Chinese herbs that are commonly used in cooking as well as medicinally. In this article, we...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
- Aug 9, 2021
- 3 min
3 recipes with bitter foods for a healthy summer
When it comes to our health, bitter foods can have numerous benefits including increased circulation, improved metabolism and...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
- Jul 7, 2021
- 3 min
Which tea for which season? A quick guide
Living harmoniously with the seasons means changing and adapting the ways we behave. According to the Chinese medicine classic Huang Di...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
- Jun 21, 2021
- 2 min
3 Chinese medicine inspired drinks for the summer
In the 5-element theory, Summer, is the season of the Heart which belongs to Fire element and the color red. It is the utmost Yang (hot)...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
- Dec 29, 2020
- 2 min
4 black-colored ingredients for kidney and adrenal health in the winter.
According to the 5-element theory, Winter is the season of "water" element, associated with the organs Kidneys and Bladder (and...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
- Dec 19, 2020
- 2 min
5 tips for managing holiday season over indulgence with Chinese medicine
Chinese medicine wisdom insists on being very gentle and mindful with one's digestive system, for nutrition is the source of whole...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
- Nov 30, 2020
- 3 min
Kidneys, Bladder & Adrenals : winter self-care tips according to Chinese medicine
In Chinese medicine, each season is associated with a pair of organs, a color, a flavor, and a pathogenic factor that causes disease. And...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
- Oct 17, 2020
- 4 min
7 Health Benefits of Silver Ear Mushroom (Tremella)
What is Silver-ear mushroom? Silver ear mushroom (Tremella fuciformis), aka Snow Fungus Chinese: 白木耳 Pinyin: Bái Mù Er Tonic herb for...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
- Oct 5, 2020
- 3 min
5 white-colored ingredients for lung health in the fall according to Chinese medicine
According to the 5-element theory, Fall is the season of "metal" element, associated with the organs Lungs and Large intestines, and the...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
- Sep 29, 2020
- 2 min
6 Customs for a Happy Mid-Autumn Festival !
The mid autumn festival is also know as Moon festival, and lands on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month. It is celebrated all throughout...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
- Sep 21, 2020
- 4 min
How to take care of your lungs during wildfire season according to Chinese medicine
It is all over the news, it is all over the West coast of the USA: wildfires are raging, and the air quality is hazardous. Here are a few...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
- Feb 6, 2020
- 1 min
Chinese Medicine health tips for Winter
"The three months of winter are called closing and storing.Water freezes, earth cracks. Do not disturb the yang at all. Early to bed,...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
- Feb 6, 2020
- 3 min
Chinese herbal teas for the Fall season
In this article, we went over guidelines for a healthy Autumn. As we mentioned, the element of Metal governs this season, with associated...
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