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Alleviate PMS Naturally

November 20, 2009 – 10:25 AM

As women we are often taught that the menstrual cycle is just one of those annoying things about being female.  It comes at the worst times, can plague a vacation and often is accompanied with a slue of uncomfortable symptoms. Some women experience PMS so bad that it lasts for two weeks before their period begins, [...]

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Carrot-Kabocha Squash Soup

November 12, 2009 – 10:11 AM

Yum! This recipe was a total accident (meaning I threw together leftovers from other meals to make it) but it came out amazing. I will definitely be making this one on purpose many times in the future. It is perfect on a cool fall day. The carrots and squash are sweet in nature, according to [...]

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In Memory of A Great Teacher

November 10, 2009 – 11:04 PM

Social media has become a strong tool for connecting with old friends, making new ones, and getting up-to-the-minute info on certain news feeds. Needless to say, I didn’t expect to find out from a large network of my Facebook friends that one of our esteemed colleagues had passed away when I logged on this morning. An [...]

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Banana-Fig Muffins

November 7, 2009 – 12:24 PM

Fall is a very interesting time of year, where the warm yang of summer transforms into the cool yin of winter, and fruitful harvest moves into preparation for quietude.  Seasonal foods move out of the sun and back into the earth, producing hearty root vegetables like yams, potatoes, squash, beets, cabbage, and brussel-sprouts.  Many delicious and nutritious recipes can be made from [...]

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New Fertility Testing & How TCM Can Help

November 2, 2009 – 9:15 AM

Last week, after a wonderful Jivamikti yoga class at one of my favorite studios in New York, my friend Susan and I decided to join an informational Webinar on Ovarian Reserve Assessment testing available for infertile couples.  Not only was the whole format of the webinar totally awesome (simultaneous video/audio of the presenter, power-point and live [...]

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New Fertility Testing & How TCM Can Help

November 2, 2009 – 9:15 AM

Last week, after a wonderful Jivamikti yoga class at one of my favorite studios in New York, my friend Susan and I decided to join an informational Webinar on Ovarian Reserve Assessment testing available for infertile couples.  Not only was the whole format of the webinar totally awesome (simultaneous video/audio of the presenter, power-point and live [...]

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