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A posset is a classic British dessert known for its velvety, rich, and creamy texture, typically flavored with citrus. This recipe comes from one of my favorite websites and as we slooooowly turn the corner on winter it’s a fantastic, easy addition to your February menu options. To get the full history and details for […]
Happy Lunar New Year! The Lunar New Year begins on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, and we’re entering the Year of the Fire Horse—one of the most dynamic and energetic combinations in the 60-year Chinese zodiac cycle! What does the Fire Horse bring? The Horse represents freedom, enthusiasm, and forward momentum. Horses are known for their […]
The Hearts Wisdom ❤️ The heart is universally linked to love due to its physical response to emotion (think of heart racing when excited, pounding when nervous, or even the sensation of it breaking after a loss). In Chinese medical theory, it is said the heart governs all emotional states as that is where the […]
Right. So, I agreed to write a blog post about managing stress and I don’t even know where to begin. It’s January 27th as I write this and most of us would agree that we all need some tactics for managing stress. Tempering our response to external stimuli not only helps keep our nervous system […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Selby Acupuncture Announces Investment from Meridian Health Elements Healthcare Executive Michael Cromwell Partnering with Selby Founder Dr. Julie McCormick to Build a Leading Acupuncture Platform St. Paul, MN — January 13, 2026 Meridian Health Elements, a newly formed healthcare management company focused on acupuncture and holistic wellness models, today announced its investment […]
As comfort food goes in Chinese culture, you can’t get much more ubiquitous than congee. Congee is a rice porridge made by slowly cooking rice in liquid. Though there are innumerable recipes for how to make it, it’s really something that can be modified any way you like once you know how to prepare it.
Happy New Year. Thank You. It’s a new year, and this one is going to be a whirlwind. We will write more about what it means to be entering 2026, the Year of the Horse (and it’s a fire horse no less) in our next newsletter. You can imagine, it should be full of movement […]
Every January, I watch the same pattern unfold, for myself and those I work with in clinic. We set ambitious resolutions, lose 30 pounds, go to the gym five days a week, completely overhaul their diet (Whole 30 anyone?), quit sugar. We attack these goals with a sincere, fierce determination, fueled by the cultural pressure […]
I’ll be honest with you: I struggled with fatigue and low mood in the winter for years. At the time, I was forcing myself to go to early morning workout classes, feeling guilty every time I hit the snooze button, frustrated with myself for not having the energy I had in summer. I felt like […]
Just in time for the holidays, The Old Fashioned mocktail! I find that using balsamic vinegar in mocktails gives me that “bite” that I enjoy in alcoholic drinks while avoiding the overly sweet taste of sodas. Balsamic vinegar can be good for you due to its antioxidant properties, which can support heart health by lowering […]