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Nourishment.

Bone Broth. If you're a client of mine, you know how much I talk about the benefits of Bone Broth. Not because I'm riding the Paleo diet bandwagon, but because the Traditions of Chinese Medicine use it. A woman after giving birth is often given chicken bone broth for weeks sometimes months during her confinement. […]

With my recent posts on Traditional Chinese Medicine approach to Vegan and Vegetarian dishes, I've come across a lot of new ideas on the Veggie Burgers. This is the Vegetarian staple on many menus, but how about trying some of these recipes at home for yourself. Full of protein, a combined protein with your bun, Veggie […]

Similar to my How to Nourish your Qi &Blood for Vegans article, this one is focused on Vegetarians. This is an important strategy for women trying to conceive regardless of their eating preferences. Let's look at some exciting recipes that display the best of Qi and Blood nourishment for Vegetarians.

Being Vegan and trying to conceive isn't impossible. However, from a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective relying on a diet solely of raw food and smoothies is a big NO-NO and not helpful to conception. Instead foods that nourish Qi and Blood become paramount for Vegans. Here I share some recipes that have great ideas when it […]

Q: Should my husband go to a preconception appointment?   A: YES!! Infertility is a issue that concerns you, your partner and your relationship. Taking 50/50 responsibility is a smart move, starting with getting fertility tests done to check your hormones as well as his. Chinese Medicine agrees, men should do their part and attend […]