Savoring Summer = Ritual, Presence & Gratitude Have you ever noticed how quickly summer passes? Here in Central Oregon, we spend months anticipating these long, sunlit days. We dream about hiking trails, river adventures, backyard gatherings, concerts in the park, and evenings spent outdoors. Then suddenly summer arrives, our calendars fill, and before we know it, the season is gone. This year, I'd like to offer a different invitation. What if summer wasn't about doing more?

Seasonal Context — Why This Season Is Different Spring in Chinese medicine corresponds to the Wood element , a season defined by growth, movement, and upward expansion. After winter’s inward focus on conserving and nourishing deep reserves—what we explored in Nourish the Deep —spring invites the body to circulate and mobilize what was stored . The primary organ system associated with this season is the Liver , which in Chinese medicine is responsible for ensuring the smooth,

Deep Winter = Deep Nourishment In Chinese medicine, winter is governed by the Kidney–Bladder system . This season emphasizes storage and protection — caring for the deep reserves that support long-term energy, resilience, and healthy aging. Creating a nourishing winter routine means aligning with this inward, restorative quality of the season. Winter health is about supporting the body’s ability to restore and conserve what sustains us throughout the year. Deep winter is th

You might be eating all the “right” healthy foods—spinach, almonds, sweet potatoes, beets, dark chocolate—yet still feel achy, bloated, or inflamed. The hidden culprit might be something called oxalates . What Are Oxalates? Oxalates (or oxalic acid) are natural compounds found in many plant foods. In small amounts, they’re harmless and even part of normal metabolism. But when oxalates combine with minerals—especially calcium—they can form tiny crystals . For most people, thes

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A moment of calm for summer evenings: let the warmth of tea ease you into rest. Have you ever noticed how summer’s long, bright days can...

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