Change the model. If something’s not working for you - change things up. Look at it from a different angle - get another perspective. Don’t be afraid to use your own experience and knowledge in a new way, don’t be afraid to take big steps or go in a new direction that is true to your heart ⚪️ I’m working on something special these next few weeks and getting so so excited to share more with you guys on how to integrate 5 Elements and all the wisdom TCM and East Asian Medicine have for seasonal, balanced living. 💛.
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#medicinekitchen #nutritiontherapy #chinesemedicine #eastasianmedicine #fiveelements #5elements #seasonalliving #mindbodyspirit #foodtherapy #healingfoods #earthelement #ayurveda #yinyang #healingarts (at Austin, Texas)
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Of course we had to do this today 🎃. Did you know that pumpkin and squash seeds have valuable health benefits? For starters they are vermifuge! This means they will help expel worms and parasites from the gut. They have a specific influence on the colon and digestive organs being an EARTH element food, and because of this can also be used to calm motion sickness or nausea. I love October for reminding me to get my fix. If you want fun toasting ideas - recipe queen @heidijswanson has some up recently that look reallll tasty. ❤️
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#5elements #foodtherapy #chinesemedicine #holisticnutrition #holistichealth #healingfoods #fiveelements #earthelement #pumpkinseeds #eattherainbow #onthetable #eatingwelleats #wellness
Seaweed is the ultimate YIN food. Born below water and out of salt and mineral comes this dark, edible plant rich with nutrients. I always learned a little cheat sheet to recall the powers of seaweeds. Hijiki = Calcium. Nori = protein. Dulse = Iron. If you are looking to supplement your diet in one of these areas, these foods are a wonderful way to start. They nourish the water element with their natural saltiness & help build and enrich the blood due to their high mineral content. Use them in salads, soups, wraps, or fry them dry for crispy sea-chips. They all have unique flavors and textures and can be a fun way to experiment in the kitchen. One of nature’s true super-foods. 💙
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#wellness #chinesemedicine #medicinekitchen #holistichealth #foodtherapy #foodismedicine #tcmnutrition #fiveelements #5elements #seaweed #hijiki #superfoods #eatclean #eatyourgreens #eattherainbow #waterelement #minerals #underthesea
LYCHEE + WATER SPINACH (ON CHOY) / Two cooling, Yin foods to help you beat that summer heat. Lychees make for a super refreshing end to a meal - simply peel and eat around the seed. On Choy is a very versatile green found at your Asian supermarket- sauté or stir fry with garlic and you’re good to go. ☀️🎏.
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#chinesemedicine #foodtherapy #fiveelements #5elements #eattherainbow #onthetable #lychee #eatyourgreens #asianfood #tcmnutrition #whatsfordinner #medicinekitchen #healingfoods #yinyang #beattheheat
EARTH TONIC // A combination of carrot, sweet potato, orange, ginger root, turmeric root, cinnamon, collagen peptides + some delicious Fronks Original Nut Milk. @freshfronks is locally made in Austin, y'all. It’s a super smooth blend of almond/cashew milk sweetened with only dates. They have an awesome home-delivery service! It really is the best tasting nut milk - unlike anything you can buy in the store. You just can’t beat that homemade creaminess and taste. Going to order us more Simple and Cocoa versions now… 😋
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#dairyfree #nutmilk #freshfronks #medicinekitchen #earth #fiveelements #foodtherapy #foodismedicine #5elements #tcmnutrition #turmeric #ginger #collagen #almondmilk
The 5 Elements ( often called 5 Phases) are METAL, WATER, WOOD, FIRE, EARTH. The Metal energy peaks in the fall. In the cool, crisp, clean air, metal people feel they can accomplish anything. The color of Metal is white, and the refinement associated with precious metals resonates with Metal types in their soul. A person with a Metal qi imbalance may be overly-critical or have a hard time letting go. When the Metal energy is weak there may be Lung/Respiratory or Large Intestine illness. The flavor of this element is pungent- nourishing mine with a dish of white asparagus/radish/green onion and salmon with an orange-ginger dressing. 👌🎐⚪️🍚🕊
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#nourishyourself #foodtherapy #foodismedicine #foodrules #5elements #chinesemedicine #herbalmedicine #medicinekitchen #onthetable #liveauthentic #eatclean #eatingwelleats #eattherainbow #nutrition #fiveflavors #metalelement #holisticnutrition #holistichealth #balance #yinyang #kimchi #healthyeating
The 5 Elements (often called 5 Phases ) are WATER / WOOD / FIRE / EARTH / METAL. The Kidney organs are associated with our Water element. When the Kidney Qi is weak, there can be problems with water metabolism, urination, fertility, or sexuality. The color of the Kidney is black, like the night. When the Kidney Qi starts to weaken, dark circles or pouches appear under the eyes. The Kidney Qi rules in the winter, a time when living things are contracted with cold. Like a seed deep in the cold ground, Qi is dormant, waiting for the time to sprout. Longing for the coolness of Water on these hot Texas days & making a platter of tofu & black beans with seaweed and black sesame - steamed kale with tamari- roasted purple cabbage. 🌊🌑🌌🌀.
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#acupuncture #acupunctureatx #5elements #foodtherapy #foodismedicine #eattherainbow #eatingwell #eatclean #holisticnutrition #tcm #chinesemedicine #onthetable #liveauthentic #fengshui #foodporn #foodfengshui #medicinekitchen #organicfoods #naturalhealth #huffposttaste #eatyourgreens #nourishyourself #balancedlife
I’ve been in awe of 5 Element food therapy & Chinese medicine food dietetics for over 10 years. 5 Elements (often called 5 Phases) are EARTH / METAL / WATER / WOOD / FIRE. The Qi of the earth element flourishes in Indian Summer, those golden moments of fullness before the waning of the light. The earth color is yellow, like the sun, the ripened crops, and the root vegetables. Bringing in some much needed grounding energy from the Earth element by making a hash tonight with these golden veggies that will mix with a grass-fed ground beef and kale scramble. ☀️🌻🌾🥕.
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#nourishyourself #healingarts #foodismedicine #foodtherapy #chinesemedicine #wholefoods #holisticnutrition #5elements #tcm #earthday #earthelement #onthetable #liveauthentic #huffposttaste #eatingwell #medicinekitchen #healthyeating #naturalhealth #forkyeah #wellness #bewell #orientalmedicine #goldenhour #suppertime