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 [...]
Tag Archives: ESEMA Healing Arts
Nourishing Chicken Soup
February 8, 2011 – 11:45 AM
Chicken soup is known in many cultures to help prevent and fight-off common colds and flu’s. The broth is deeply nourishing, while the pieces of chicken and vegetables are satisfying and filling. In Chinese medicine, chicken bone broth is said to deeply nourish the kidneys, and are often used in situations where the kidney energy [...]
Yoga for Infertility
February 6, 2011 – 2:10 PM
A recent article in the New York Times likened yoga as an effective mind-body therapeutic option to enhance fertility. While the focus of the article is on the restorative and stress-relieving benefits of yoga, acupuncture and massage are mentioned as important components to enhancing conception and efficacy of fertility treatments. Herbal Medicine is also mentioned, [...]
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 [...]
Points for Weight Loss
January 26, 2011 – 10:12 PM
This month we have been focusing on healthy solutions to keeping weight loss goals, a common resolution this time of year. We’ve discussed nutrition, given a nourishing recipe, and taken a moment to unveil myths surrounding soy (a popular low calorie, high protein food). One year ago we posted exciting information about the benefits of [...]
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 [...]
Upcoming Event!
January 14, 2011 – 8:37 AM
Pregnant? Come check out this informative and fun event! Know someone who is expecting? Please pass this along to them. As one of NYC’s greatest resources for pregnant women, this event is not to be missed! For more information and to register, please click here.
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 [...]