When life is in flow, there is health, abundance, and freedom. There is a sense of purpose in this flow as life provides us the right support on our own journey. When it comes to our life’s purpose and meaning, it ebbs-n-flow within clarity. The Kidneys and the Heart play an important role in supporting our sense of purpose in life; while maintaining a flow of balance

February is well-known for Valentine’s day and all topics related to the love, relationships, and maybe candy. Yet, how is our relationship with our own heart health? Here, we will discuss what to recognize in a heart attack before & during for women.

Mama brain", "Baby brain", or "having a brain fart", are all common phenomena happening to women, who are pregnant, post-partum, or a couple years after having their last baby.  It is more than forgetting where you left your car keys.  It involves several mental moments of going blank mid-sentence. "Oh, what was I saying....".  "I forgot what we were talking about?".  "It will come back to me in a bit"; which, in most cases it does 2 days later.  "Mama brain" is common knowledge, quite accepted; yet, we sometimes find ourselves apologizing for our "would it be forgetfulness", "lack of focus other than baby", or whichever reason we are saying "sorry" again for our behavior. 

Panic Attacks may feel like the world is crushing on your chest, or having a heart attack; but there are ways to ease their intensity, how often they happen, and gain back power in one’s breath.

In Chinese Medicine, the foundation of health can start from two locations: the gut health, and the kidney/adrenal health.  Both surround the “center” of ourselves creating a synchronistic relationship in maintaining our overall well-being. 

How? Well, we all know about how important gut health plays a role in nutrients to give the building blocks of energy, how it works synergistically with the brain to support mental abilities, and nourish our emotional health.Do we know the weight of importance the Kidneys and adrenal glands play within our bodies?

In the season of giving, many put pressure on themselves to accomplish the to-do-list, ramping up for the commitments and events of the holidays, shopping and volunteering, and more.  In order to give the best version of ourselves, practicing self-care on a daily and weekly basis is the foundation for the well-being of ourselves and our relationships.  The old saying goes: “One cannot give from an empty bucket”.  We must rest, replenish, and nurture ourselves consistently. 

Similar to the natural ebb-n-flow of life, our menstrual cycle has its own version of shifts and changes.  During this monthly cycle, we have the opportunity to experience a hormonal, emotional, energetic, and creative shifts.