Blog Posts

Autumn, change of season and immune support

September 24, 2014

It has finally rained here in the Cowichan Valley, which is a good sign that it is autumn. Transitions are difficult, as you may know from moving, starting a new job, a new school, a new relationship… They put us under quite a bit of stress to adapt. Autumn is the time to take particular…
Spring has sprung! Time to clean ourselves up.

March 25, 2014

After an hour of hiking yesterday and scanning the periphery of the trail for bits of green, we found the first patch of many… beautiful vibrant green nettles (Urtica urens). Cautious of prickles, I collected a nice harvest and cooked them up last night. Mmmm… nourishing and cleansing. Many traditions support cleansing in the spring.…
Autumnal support

November 8, 2013

Another change of season is here. It’s time to slow down and nourish yourself for the winter to come. This time of year is always a challenge to our immune systems – and patients often ask me, what advice I have for cold/flu prevention. My first answer, is often… “let yourself get sick”. That may…
Spring Time Detox

April 4, 2013

Why Spring cleaning should extend beyond your home… It’s the ideal time to support your liver and gallbladder in cleaning out your body. In Chinese Medicine philosophy, the transition in seasons relates to a transition in energy from different organ systems. Winter is considered “water” time or the period of dormancy, when our kidneys and…
Personal care products – alternatives to risky ingredients

March 25, 2013

While it may seem difficult to avoid harmful ingredients and still engage in personal hygienic practices, there are appropriate alternatives available. Below are some suggestions of safe and therapeutic solutions that can be incorporated as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. Soap Soap making or saponification, was once a simple process accomplished by combining an…