Mexican Summer Beverages (Aqua Fresca) to Clear Heat
As I noted in a previous post, Lime is considered cooling in Chinese Medicine. Lime is also used a lot in Mexican cuisine, along with Cilantro/Coriander Leaf, to balance the intense heat of the various Chiles that were used by indigenous peoples in Mexico to stimulate...Tampons, Menstrual Cups, and Free Flowing Qi
Tampons, Menstrual Cups, and Free Flowing Qi One of the foundational concepts in Chinese Medicine is the notion of Free Flowing Qi. Disease has its origin in the obstruction of normal Qi flow. In Feng Shui, the architectural Qi must flow. One notices that...Korean Summer Rice with Job’s Tears, Shitake, and Hijiki
Rice with Job’ Tears in Summer In Korea, Rice with Job’s tears “barley” (Coix lacryma-jobi in Latin, YiYiRen in Mandarin Chinese, Hato Mugi in Japanese, Uiin in Korean)– is cooked in the summer to help relieve the effects of the...Lime Rose Lemonade for Summer
Lime Rose Lemonade for Summer, made from Lime juice and scented with Rose Water is a very refreshing Ayurvedic drink that’s quick and easy. You can enjoy it during any hot weather, in summer or late summer, and anytime your Pitta dosha feels elevated. Lime Rose...