Embarking on the journey of healing after a pregnancy loss can feel like navigating uncharted waters. We want you to know that you’re not alone, and there’s a supportive community here to walk with you through the process. Time and space  Allow your time yourself to grieve: there is no right or wrong way to… Read more »

In the gentle embrace of October’s autumn, we pause to acknowledge a profound and often silent journey that touches the hearts of countless families. October is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month—a time to unite, remember, and offer solace to those who have faced the unimaginable. For those who have known the depths of… Read more »

Autumn is characterized by the external decline of nature and, in many climates, by drying and cooling. The natural movement pattern of autumn is directed inward. Yang energy decreases, the small yin appears, and the energies of the body gather on the inside. Foods with downbearing movement and sour flavor (apple) support “inner” composure and… Read more »

Cortisol and Stress Many of us have heard that having high cortisol levels can be damaging to our health, but what about having low cortisol levels? Studies show that low cortisol levels, or hypocorticolism, can be linked to long term exposure to stress. During stress, the body adapts by increasing levels of cortisol to push… Read more »

Summer is the season of the big yang and is characterized by the fire phase and summer heat. Heat feeds on body fluids and harms yin. It is recommended to take in predominately cooling, dampness- providing foods (yin food) to disperse heat and build up body fluids. The bitter flavour corresponds to the fire phase,… Read more »