December 22, 2025 - Joy and Peace to You

Best wishes to you in this holiday season. I wish for you much joy and peace now and in the new year.

Seasonal Energetics: Finding Balance in Winter

In East Asian medicine, winter is the season of the Water element—quiet, deep, and restorative. Just as nature turns inward, this time invites us to conserve energy and cultivate stillness. Yet the holidays can often bring overstimulation and stress.

When thoughts are directed toward the positive, the energy (Qi) follows. By aligning with the season’s natural rhythm—slowing down, nourishing the Kidney energy, and embracing moments of quiet—we create balance. Choosing to notice the magic around us, even in small ways, helps counter the heaviness of winter and restores your Yin energy.

This practice isn’t about ignoring challenges; it’s about harmonizing with the season’s flow. When we honor winter’s invitation to rest and replenish, stress softens, and we are able to handle things we didn't think we could.

Supplements and where to get them or rather, where NOT to get them

Do you buy supplements from Amazon because they are cheaper? Here is why you should not. Amazon does not guarantee quality, authenticity or safety of any supplements. There have been multiple reports and studies showing risks of counterfeit products, inaccurate labeling and compromised potency.

It is recommended to buy supplements from professional dispensery, direct from manufacturer or your local pharmacy.

I have an account on Fullscript which is one of those professional dispensaries. I can offer a 10-15% discount to you on all products available through Fullscript. I’ve been using Fullscript for years and it has a wide variety of products. They only sell practitioner-vetted, professional-grade supplements with strict quality controls.

You can reach my Fullscript store here. And let me know if you would like a recommendation on anything (within my scope of practice) or if you have any questions. The types of supplements I prescribe are typically pain salves and East Asian herbal remedies. You can also order any over the counter vitamins or supplements you take as recommended by a physician or Naturopath.

I receive a small percentage of each order on top of the discount you will receive. It’s a win-win all around! :)