Winter blues: acupuncture for seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
The winter blues is real: it is a type of depression that happens each year, in the fall & winter. SAD affects 5-10% of the population...
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Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Dec 15, 20212 min read
Our favorite essential oils for Winter
The 5-element theory of Chinese medicine tells us that in the winter, we ought to : support our immune system keep warm keep our bones &...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Sep 20, 20214 min read
Autumn cleanse : letting go & detoxing in the metal season
We all know the notion of "spring cleaning", but did you know that Fall is, in fact, the better season for cleaning up and letting go?...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Sep 18, 20212 min read
Our favorite essential oils for the Fall
In Chinese medicine, Fall is the season of the metal element, when we need to reinforce our lungs, immune systems, and care for our large...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Aug 27, 20212 min read
Pumpkin spice: 3 Chinese Medicine inspired recipes
The blend in the Pumpkin Spice mix are all Chinese herbs that are commonly used in cooking as well as medicinally. In this article, we...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Aug 9, 20213 min read
3 recipes with bitter foods for a healthy summer
When it comes to our health, bitter foods can have numerous benefits including increased circulation, improved metabolism and...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Jul 7, 20213 min read
Which tea for which season? A quick guide
Living harmoniously with the seasons means changing and adapting the ways we behave. According to the Chinese medicine classic Huang Di...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Jun 21, 20212 min read
3 Chinese medicine inspired drinks for the summer
In the 5-element theory, Summer, is the season of the Heart which belongs to Fire element and the color red. It is the utmost Yang (hot)...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Dec 29, 20202 min read
4 black-colored ingredients for kidney and adrenal health in the winter.
According to the 5-element theory, Winter is the season of "water" element, associated with the organs Kidneys and Bladder (and...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Feb 6, 20201 min read
Chinese Medicine health tips for Winter
"The three months of winter are called closing and storing.Water freezes, earth cracks. Do not disturb the yang at all. Early to bed,...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Feb 6, 20203 min read
Chinese herbal teas for the Fall season
In this article, we went over guidelines for a healthy Autumn. As we mentioned, the element of Metal governs this season, with associated...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Feb 6, 20205 min read
Chinese Medicine health tips for the Fall season
The Fall season is a slow pivot, a transition from the warm and expansive Yang of Summer toward the cold contracting Yin of winter. Days...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Feb 6, 20202 min read
Twists : Yoga practice for the "late summer" - Earth season
In this article, I explained what the Chinese medicine concept of late summer is. The fifth season near the end of our solar calendar...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Feb 6, 20204 min read
Chinese Medicine health tips for late summer, changing weather and the "earth season".
In Chinese Medicine, there are 5 "elements" or rather 5 "movements". Metal, Water, Wood, Fire and Earth. To each element corresponds a...
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