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All Hail Spring!

Yahoo!! Spring is coming (or rather here). At least that is what OUR calendar is saying. However the Chinese have both a solar and lunar calendar that they use to mark the passage of time. Their seasons have ‘nodes’ which

Carol Griesmeyer March 13, 2023 Acupuncture, Allergies, Health, Herbal Medicine, Seasons Read more

Chrysanthemum tea

Chrysanthemum blossoms

Cold Chrysanthemum Tea An ideal summer drink Chrysanthemum flower of Ju Hua in Mandarin, is used in Chinese Herbal Medicine to address early stages of colds with fever, headaches, a dry mouth and throat. If you have itchy eyes from

Carol Griesmeyer November 7, 2020December 16, 2020 Health, Herbal Medicine, Recipes Read more

Adaptogens: Herbs to Build Vitality and Immunity

Ginseng root

Adaptogens are a variety of herbs, mushrooms and foods the boost the immune system and provide general nourishment.

Carol Griesmeyer June 24, 2020May 2, 2021 Health, Herbal Medicine, Organ systems Read more

Jing Ball Recipe

Dish of Jing balls

  Herbal Tonics need not be bitter teas or handfuls of pills.  In fact, one of the best ways to nourish and tonify is by creating foods and treats one can enjoy.  The following recipe is adapted from Rosemary Gladstar’s

Carol Griesmeyer December 20, 2014May 2, 2021 Health, Herbal Medicine, Recipes, Seasons Read more

Defend Your Vital Energy This Winter

Person walking along windy beach

The concept of QI or vital energy is central to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).  Qi changes its form according to its location and function. The lungs are associated with Wei Qi.     Fall is the time to nourish and strengthen the

Carol Griesmeyer October 2, 2014December 9, 2020 Health, Herbal Medicine, Organ systems, Seasons Read more

Bean Sprout and Wood Ear Salad

Bean sprout and wood ear salad

                      Bean Sprout and Wood Ear Salad If you have one nearby, visit an Asian market and get the ingredients below.  Things will be less expensive there. The sprouts and

Carol Griesmeyer October 2, 2014May 2, 2021 Asian medicine, Health, Herbal Medicine, Recipes Read more

How Do You Mend a Broken Heart?

Paper heart with puzzle piece design

There are many reasons a heart can break. It could be a literal break, as in a heart attack or a cardiovascular illness.  Or, it could be a metaphorical break—at the end of a relationship, or after the death of

Carol Griesmeyer June 28, 2014December 9, 2020 Asian medicine, Health, Herbal Medicine, Organ systems, Recipes Read more

Beat the Summer Heat

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So the sun is finally shining after months of Northwest gloom and drizzle and you’re more than ready to get out there and do some gardening, play some volleyball or tennis, hike in the Gorge, ride the Portland bike paths. 

Carol Griesmeyer June 28, 2014May 2, 2021 Asian medicine, Health, Herbal Medicine, Seasons Read more

SAVE THE BEES!

Bees on honey comb

About one mouthful in three of the food you eat directly or indirectly benefits from honey bee pollination.  Honeybees pollinate over $20 Billion in crops every year.  Commercial production of many specialty crops like almonds and other tree nuts, berries,

Carol Griesmeyer April 10, 2014December 9, 2020 Health, Herbal Medicine Read more

Beet Borscht for a Spring Liver Cleanse

Beet borscht

Spring is Liver time, and a good time to give your liver a little extra attention after a long winter.  Beets are a good food to assist your liver and continue to nourish your kidneys as winter ends and spring

Carol Griesmeyer April 10, 2014May 2, 2021 Health, Herbal Medicine, Organ systems, Recipes, Seasons Read more

Making Lacto-Fermented Vegetables Post

Making Lacto-Fermented Vegetables Post

Fermentation may be the oldest method for preserving food.  It adds intense and complex flavors to whatever is fermented.  Fermentation is used in creating many modern foods such as yogurt, bread, sauerkraut, kimchee, pickles, salami, beer, wine, cider–even chocolate and

Carol Griesmeyer December 20, 2013December 9, 2020 Health, Herbal Medicine, Organ systems, Recipes Read more

The Cholesterol & Heart Disease Myth

Cartoon cheeseburger

We all have heard it for decades.  Heart disease is caused by elevated blood cholesterol and the only accepted therapy is prescribing medications to lower cholesterol and a diet that restricts fat intake. The latter, the experts have insisted, will

Carol Griesmeyer June 27, 2013December 9, 2020 Health, Herbal Medicine, Organ systems Read more

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