It’s tempting to reach for a quick fix. Headache? Take a pill. Tired? Grab another coffee. Can’t sleep? Try melatonin. I’ve done all of these myself, probably more times than I’d like to admit. To be fair, there’s nothing wrong with using these things when you need them. They can help, and sometimes getting through…
Category: Nutrition & Lifestyle
The TCM Organ Clock
How Traditional Chinese Medicine looks at the body’s rhythm throughout the day. Have you ever noticed that you tend to feel tired around the same time every afternoon, or that you keep waking up at a similar time during the night?I’ve had periods when I noticed patterns like these in my own body. Sometimes I…
Wei Qi: Understanding Your Body’s Protective Energy
Some days I stride through the cold without a second thought. Other days I wince at the slightest breeze on my neck. It wasn’t until I started paying attention to those sensitivities that I truly began to understand Wei Qi. I’ve noticed this in my own body, and for a long time, I didn’t really…
When Your Period Isn’t Normal And What That Actually Means
Let’s be real. I don’t think enough women are taught what a “normal” period actually looks like. So when something feels off, whether it’s intense cramps, irregular cycles, heavy bleeding, or very light periods, it’s easy to assume that’s just how your body works. Even when you bring it up with your healthcare provider, you…
NAD⁺: What’s All the Hype About? (And Should You Care?)
If you’ve been on wellness blogs or scrolling Instagram lately, you’ve probably seen people talking about NAD⁺ like it’s the answer to everything. I’ll be honest, I was curious, but also a bit skeptical. Is this actually something worth paying attention to, or just another trend that’s everywhere right now? What Is NAD⁺ Anyway? The…
Breaking Free from Food Rules
I used to think eating healthy meant following a whole list of rules. No carbs after 6 pm. Drink this before that. Stick to 1,200 calories. Count every gram. And dessert? Only if it was made with dates and almond flour. I tried so many of these things, and while some seemed to work for…
October 7: Trigeminal Neuralgia Awareness Day
Most people have probably never heard of trigeminal neuralgia, and honestly, before I experienced it myself, I didn’t fully understand what living with nerve pain could be like either. I’ve been dealing with TN for over 13 years now. I was officially diagnosed in 2017, after years of trying to figure out what was causing…