The Five Flavors: 5 Secrets to Health
What’s your favorite flavor? Is it sweet, spicy, salty, sour, or bitter? In Chinese Medicine, the flavors you crave can reveal a lot about your psychology and your healthiest lifestyle. This simple...
View Article9 Tips for a Healthy Fall Season
Fall is in the air. Mornings are crisp, and the days are shorter. I feel a tinge of sadness as Summer is ending, and even a slight sense of trepidation. For many it’s a time of colds and flu. For...
View ArticleAutumn Seasonal Foods in Chinese Medicine
by Jane Barthelemy 4500 years ago, the earliest known textbook on Chinese medicine suggests we “Heal before illness can come.” Physician to the Yellow Emperor, Huangdi Neijing wrote: “In the old days...
View ArticleMy Favorite Fall Recipes
Today I felt a huge change in the weather, and my body wants warm foods. No more cold drinks and salads, I’m craving soups, stews, and hot tea. The transition to Fall is hard for many people. As the...
View Article17 Powerful Ways to Fortify Your Immune System
By Jane Barthelemy. A few months ago I came down with a terrible case of Trigeminal Neuralgia. Yes, that’s oral shingles, with scabs on my face and terrible pain. It’s healed now, but I can assure you...
View ArticleThinking of a Spring Cleanse?
A Spring Cleanse can make your eyes sparkle and your skin glow. Even better, it can boost your energy levels, improve digestion, aid sleep, and help you shed a few unwanted pounds. Spring is the...
View ArticleIs Maple Syrup Paleo?
By Jane Barthelemy. I love maple syrup on my Paleo pancakes! After all, it’s pure sap from maple trees. Right? Sorry, the answer is NO. Is it really Paleo? Unfortunately, the answer is again...
View Article5 Steps to a Year-round Herb Garden
Fresh herbs are easy to grow, adding aromatic flavor to your meals. Even better, they contain vitamins and minerals in higher concentrations than other veggies. Everything tastes better with fresh...
View ArticleHealthy Summer Picnic Favorites!
Summertime is for freshly picked foods, when seasonal berries, greens, fruits, and vegetables are at their peak with life force and nutrition. Here are some of my favorite summer recipes. Healthy...
View Article6 Surprising Tips for a Healthy Fall
By Jane Barthelemy. Fall comes on suddenly. One day it’s summer, then Labor Day, and bang! The chilly weather is here. This temperature change is a huge adjustment for the body, and it challenges our...
View ArticlePaleo Holiday, Best and Worst Foods
By Jane Barthelemy. It’s strange, but I always try to cook holiday meals myself. Not because I love to cook, but because I love to EAT! I notice many people aren’t aware of the huge differences in...
View ArticlePrevent a Virus with Anti-viral Herbs
By Jane Barthelemy. With coronavirus and and other flu viruses floating around, you need to know these natural anti-viral herbs and supplements. Whether it’s a cold, flu, mumps, or ANY virus, the rules...
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