Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.AcDec 29, 20213 minWinter 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.AcDec 15, 20212 minOur favorite essential oils for WinterThe 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.AcNov 25, 20212 minTurkey, Chocolate & Wine: the medicinal properties of holiday foods according to TCMToday 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.AcJul 7, 20213 minWhich tea for which season? A quick guideLiving 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.AcDec 29, 20202 min4 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.AcNov 30, 20203 minKidneys, Bladder & Adrenals : winter self-care tips according to Chinese medicineIn 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.AcFeb 6, 20201 minChinese 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,...