Have you ever felt tired, unmotivated, or constantly restless — even after sleeping well? You’re not lazy or broken. Your body has its own way of sending messages through a system that has guided humans for thousands of years: the Five Elements (五行). In Traditional Chinese Medicine, your overall health and energy are influenced by Water, Earth,…
Category: Emotional Well-Being
The Sticky Truth About Dampness and Your Health
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dampness is considered one of the most common and lasting external causes of illness, much like Wind in its power to disturb health. The other major external pathogenic factors—often referred to as the “Six Evils” —are Cold, Dryness, Fire (Heat), and Summer-Heat. Each of these can enter the body on their…
Feeling Bloated After Meals? FODMAPs Might Be the Culprit
Have you ever finished a meal and suddenly felt like your belly turned into a balloon? Or maybe you’ve had unexpected cramps, gas, or irregular bathroom habits that seem to appear out of nowhere. It might not just be what you’re eating—it could be how your body is digesting it. Let’s talk about FODMAPs. It might…
Nourishing from the Inside Out
For a while now, this space has been all about food — the things I cooked, the places I ate, and what brought me joy through flavour and culture. And I’ve truly loved sharing that with you. But lately, something in me has shifted. Maybe it’s life, maybe it’s experience, or maybe it’s just a…
My Journey Back To Me
Sometimes it takes a change of scenery to truly see yourself again. Our trip to Japan was supposed to be about family time, exploring, and making memories – and it definitely was. But what I didn’t expect was how much it would open my eyes again. Over the years, I’ve had little moments here and…