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: Mindful Living
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 Off? It Could Be Histamine — Here’s What You Should Know
Have you ever eaten something healthy — like spinach, avocados, or even leftovers — and then suddenly felt itchy, foggy, or just off? Or maybe your nose gets stuffy, your skin flares up, or you feel weirdly anxious after a glass of wine? If this sounds familiar, histamine might be playing a bigger role than you…
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…