Food Security

Grocery store shelves will always be well stocked with food. Or will they?

The Great Debate

Do you ever feel your child(ren) debate with you just for fun?

TCM and the Common Cold

How does Chinese Medicine look at the Common Cold and Flu? Also, some tips on staying healthy all year long.

Food As Medicine - Carrots

Our favorite sweet, crunchy and delicious orange superfood is begging to come home with you, or better yet, to be grown in your backyard - don't overlook the power of the Carrot!

Routine

Do you find it hard to get back into a routine after the holidays?

Local Publisher Honors Teachers, Helps Homeless With New Book

Local author/publisher Todd Kachinski Kottmeier is publishing a book to pay tribute to those who inspire us with teaching in our lives that will also help feed the hungry in our local area.

Discussion: A Medicine of Opposites

A little bit about relative opposites in Chinese Medicine, and differences in Eastern and Western medical theory, just to fire up those brain cells!!

January is Hot Tea Month

Celebrate Hot Tea Month and steep in the benefits!

TCM and Feeling Good

New Year, New You!! This #TCMTuesday blog entry is about health, wellness, and feeling good!

Alcohol and You - A Synopsis

Today's #FoodieFriday blog: The two faces of alcohol consumption

Over-Indulgence Eye Remedy

Too good of a time on New Year's? Try this DIY puffy, tired eyes remedy.

TCM & Your New Year's Resolutions

Looking for a little guidance and inspiration for your New Year's Resolutions? See how the philosophies of TCM can help on your path to a better You!

The Holidays and Your Waistline

Tame the urge to stuff your face with everything you see! This is a strategy to tackle those holiday feasts and still feel good about yourself when you're making your New Year's Resolutions!

I need a vacation!

Do you enjoy traveling? If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?

Life Balance and How It Affects Health

Do you always feel like you're wobbling around on one foot, or do you have both feet planted on terra firma? Today we are talking about Balance.

Season's Greetings to Our Hooded Mergansers!

Migratory ducks known as Hooded Mergansers join us for the holidays.

Snail Mail

Do you enjoy getting and sending snail mail?

Food As Medicine - Celery

Get the scoop on our cool, crunchy, "stemmy" friend, Celery.

Anna Gavin- A Most Refreshing Volcano

Meet Local Singer/Songwriter Anna Gavin

Smile!

How do you get your child to smile for the camera?

Anyone Can Meditate

The power of simple meditation.

Meridians and Your Body

How does one easily relate Eastern and Western medical theory? Here are a few answers for you.

Phone Force

Do phones have an unseen force that causes your child to interrupt you while on the phone?

"Skip A Week" of Irrigation This Winter

Overwatering in the winter is harmful to your lawn. Find out how much water your lawn really needs and how often you should irrigate it.

Do you ever feel like you are a dentist pulling teeth?

How was your child's day at school? I often have difficulty finding out.

Tipping Etiquette at Salons, Spas

How much should you tip for salon and spa services?

Volunteer Plants

My garden has lots of herbs and vegetables that I never planted. Neither did anyone else.

Your First Acupuncture Appointment - What's it Like?

Your first acupuncture appointment is often your longest appointment. Find out why in today's #TCMTuesday blog!

Where are your shoes?

Do you like playing hide and seek....what about the kind where you can't find your child's shoes?

Pumpkin Body Scrub

Simple and Delicious DIY Pumpkin Body Scrub!

TCM Tuesday - More About Meridians

Meridians and You - What Meridians are, and what they do.

Sometimes Playing with Your Food is OK

Make your food come alive by having fun and using your imagination.

The Psychology of Litter

A brief look at the mindset behind littering and ways to prevent it.

Understanding Qi

The Eastern philosophy of Energy

DIY Simple Holiday Centerpieces

DIY Simple Holiday Table Displays

The 'And Then' Stage

My son has entered a stage in which he always seems to ask "And then?"

Your Foodie Friday *Food As Medicine* Topic: Onions

It's "Foodie Friday" - and today's topic is Onions! Read on...

AYA Goes Pink for Cancer Awareness

School raises awareness for Cancer Research and money for families battling the disease.

Traditional Chinese Medicine - What is it?

Just what is Traditional Chinese Medicine, anyway? This is a high-level overview of the functional medicine we call TCM.

Six Easy Ways to Save Water and Money during the Holidays

During the holidays, we use water in the kitchen for everything from food preparation to the clean-up process. Save money on your water bill this holiday season by following these six easy tips.