Late Summer is a special and brief season between Summer and the Fall equinox, and is the approximate middle of the lunar year. It is the season of the Earth element. This is a time of fullness, of enjoying the bounty of the farm and garden. In acupuncture theory, there are additional associations with Late […]
Good-bye flu season, hello allergy season
It’s been a rough flu season. Either you got it, or everyone around you did. Either you were down for the count, or your get-up-and-go just couldn’t. Although the flu season is tapering off, we’re not out of the woods just yet. And depending on our unpredictable weather, allergy season may be just around […]
Welcoming Winter with essential oils of Cedar, Juniper and Geranium
We are now experiencing the shifting rhythms of the season, which officially transitions on Thursday 12/21/17 at 8:28 a.m. (Pacific time). The days are shorter, we’re busy with holiday preparations, kids are chomping at the bit to be finished with school for the year, different home recipes are coming into rotation (soup!), then there is […]
Clary Sage, Pine & Hyssop Essential Oils for Fall
There are a handful of ways we can stay in tune with the changing seasons, beyond pumpkin spice! One of my favorites is using essential oils that resonate, according to acupuncture and herbal theory, with the current season. Clary Sage, Pine and Hyssop are all considered Fall oils, and have a powerful effect on the […]
Scents of Spring: Bergamot, Chamomile, Yarrow to Lift Your Spirit
Do you associate a particular scent with this change of season? Is something fragrant outside your window that heralds Spring? Here are three scents that could help you optimize Spring: Bergamot (a bitter orange you might be familiar with from Earl Gray tea), chamomile and yarrow. These essential oils can help you stay “in the flow.” The […]