In Mandarin, “Happy New Year!” | Or in Cantonese, “Gung Hei Faat Choi!” February 3, 2011 was the official start to the fifteen-days of celebration for the Chinese New Year – one of the most important holidays in Chinese tradition. Based on a lunar calendar, the actual date of Chinese New Year changes every [...]
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Labor Prep Treatments
February 2, 2011 – 11:30 AM
From being a labor doula and working in the prenatal field for over ten years, I am excited to share this post today about the benefits of acupuncture during this important transition. While acupuncture can be of great relief to many prenatal complaints, probably our hidden gem is in labor-preparation. No longer in hiding, here [...]
The Soy Story
January 24, 2011 – 3:57 PM
Over the past decade the soybean has been heavily marketed in this country for its healthy effects and as a low-fat, high protein substitute for dairy and meat products. But recent research is saying that there may in fact be a real case to support “too much of a good thing.” With breast cancer, obesity, [...]
Kale Chips
January 18, 2011 – 9:54 AM
A wise foodie, Michael Pollan, once said: “You can eat as much junk food as you like, as long as you make it yourself.” From potato chips to french fries to ketchup, pizza and hamburgers – these foods get decidedly healthier when using organic, local ingredients, whole foods and wholesome fats. Kale chips are an [...]
Keep That Weight Loss Resolution!
January 13, 2011 – 1:12 PM
In light of quite possibly the most common New Years Resolution, I asked my resident nutritionist, Health Coach Quinn to share her important information with the ESEMA community on our blog. Not only are her recommendations truly healthful, they are sensible and sure to result in resolutions kept this year. The Only 10 Things You [...]
Home-Made Beans
January 5, 2011 – 12:17 PM
During my undergraduate degree I was fortunate enough to write my dissertation while living with a lovely family in Heredia, Costa Rica. I remember Maria, the host mother, making fresh black frijoles (beans) almost daily. The process appeared exhausting: Hours of rinsing, soaking, rinsing again and boiling – careful not to over or under cook [...]
Happy New Year
January 5, 2011 – 11:01 AM
It is that time of year again, where we celebrate for all that life has been and look forward to that which we want to improve or create upon. We are truly grateful at ESEMA to be entering our 3rd year in business this Spring – and give thanks to you for helping us grow [...]
Delicious Sweet Potato Bake
November 17, 2010 – 9:10 AM
This dish is a response to the famous sweet-potato casserole of the Midwest, which is full of sugar and artificial ingredients like marshmallows (literally robbing any healthful benefits from the lovely yam itself). If you want to impress the folks at your Thanksgiving dinner, try out this recipe! Not only does it taste scrumptious and [...]
The Great Pumpkin
October 29, 2010 – 8:28 AM
Charlie Brown had it right with his beloved pumpkin in the Peanuts classic film, as the pumpkin is truly one of autumn’s greatest joys (just like apple picking). There are many great farms around the East Coast – complete with pumpkin patches for wandering and picking out your perfect, great, pumpkin. Artistic carvings, nutritious roasted [...]
5 Reasons To Chart
October 19, 2010 – 11:43 AM
The Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) is an empowered way for women to determine their fertility each day of the month, and utilizes tools such as Basal Body Temperature (BBT) charting, cervical mucus and cervical position. This method provides important information to any menstruating woman, and empowers her to make informed decisions about her health. Charting [...]