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February 1, 2021 By Kathleen Port, L.Ac. 6 Comments

Out with Demons! In with Happiness! Today is Setsubun!

two children throwing beans at ogres for Japanese Bean Tossing Day

Throw beans at the Demon, banishing him outside! Welcome happiness in for the coming year!  Oni Wa Soto! Fuku Wa Ichi! Japanese Bean Tossing Day is typically celebrated between Feb 2 – 4 (depending on the lunar calendar) and heralds the coming of Spring.   It typically falls on Feb 3rd, but in 2021, it is […]

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April 20, 2017 By Kathleen Port, L.Ac. Leave a Comment

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 […]

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April 19, 2017 By Kathleen Port, L.Ac. 3 Comments

Spring, flowers, a poem and songs to lift your spirits

Every day that I am out walking, I see new growth on trees, the shrubs are flowering, and flowers are blooming everywhere, showing off petals or fragrance. Although we enjoy a lovely climate year-round here in southern California, Spring is still a delight. And when I think of Spring, I always think of this poem. I […]

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April 18, 2017 By Kathleen Port, L.Ac. 6 Comments

I Was Attacked by Wind!

One of the minor dangers of seasonal transitions is being under-dressed and getting chilled, then catching a cold. Or worse, being under-dressed, sweating upon exertion, then becoming chilled, and catching a cold. Or you were sitting in a draft. Or someone behind you sneezed and they were in a contagious state. These are examples of […]

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  • Gong Xi Fa Cai! Happy Ox Year 2021! February 11, 2021
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  • Gong Xi Fa Cai! Happy Ox Year 2021!
  • Jennifer Lopez’s wardrobe choice for her Inauguration performance reflected some the most auspicious colors for 2021!
  • Lunar New Year: Don’t take a shower! Wear red! And one more thing…
  • I choose to be vaccinated against Covid-19
  • Out with Demons! In with Happiness! Today is Setsubun!

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