Illuminate Your Life: a chinese medicine blog

Lisa Abernathy Lisa Abernathy

Pork + Fennel Fried Rice

Pork and fennel spark Fall vibes - pork nourishes yin while fennel is aromatic, warming, and its unique taste arouses inspiration. This dish is cozy and nourishing for the Fall season and creates a great opportunity to use whatever veggies you have available.

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Ally Fowler Ally Fowler

Autumn Self-Care

Chinese Medicine proposes that we will feel our best if we live according to the seasons. In the Fall, it is our Metal that shines! With the appropriate diet and lifestyle adjustments, we can cultivate a healthy metal element, a strong immune system, and peace of mind.

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Ally Fowler Ally Fowler

Autumn Community Appreciation

This fall, we want to celebrate, honor and thank first responders, nurses and teachers for their amazing contributions to our Charleston community.

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Ally Fowler Ally Fowler

Principles of a Fall Diet

Appropriate diet can also help to cultivate a healthy metal element, which is most active during the fall months, and support a strong immune system.

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Lisa Abernathy Lisa Abernathy

Homemade Cough Medicine

Autumn Equinox is upon us - with that and the kids back to school, cough season is also upon us. Check out our easy homemade cough medicine.

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