This full moon, I’m lighting a candle for my dad and millions of others who died under bitter circumstances in 2020. Recently, I’ve truly come to understand the different forms grief can take and the impact of seasonal and solar cycles. Like so many at this time, structures in my life are …
Herb of the Month: Skullcap (The Spirit of Scuttellaria Lateriflora)
22 years ago, I was a young herbalist studying with my first teacher, Ms. Gail Jullian, herbalist of Common Knowledge Herbs. She’s a wise elder, a master formulator of herbal blends based on functional medicine: supporting body systems related to an illness to help the body find homeostasis to …
Summer Solstice: Fire Element. Grow, Transcend, & Thrive
This summer solstice, honor the joy of being alive. Honor what opens your heart and brings ease. Continue to grow and expand your wellness. Let the fire element of the season burn away sorrow, hardship, loss, worry, and despair. Acupuncture can help you stay balanced amidst seasonal changes, which …