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Lindsey Thompson 1/10/23 Lindsey Thompson 1/10/23

Springtime Allergies? Start treating them in Winter

If you suffer from chronic springtime allergies, the best time to treat them naturally with acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine is for the duration of the winter.

Lindsey Thompson 12/19/22 Lindsey Thompson 12/19/22

Protect your health: Avoid fasting/cleansing in Winter

Fasting and cleansing can be quite beneficial to your health, but if done at the wrong time of the year, it can actually undermine your efforts. Every December, I start hearing patients planning for their January cleanse or fast. January seems like an excellent time to do a fast or cleanse to tie into New Year’s resolutions of a healthier you, but the 2000 year old wisdom of Chinese medicine would caution against it.

Lindsey Thompson 12/13/22 Lindsey Thompson 12/13/22

Build your Kidney QI: How to exercise in winter

Chinese medicine has specific recommendations for when to exercise during the winter months, which I cover in the post: Exercise According to Yin And Yang.

Lindsey Thompson 12/6/22 Lindsey Thompson 12/6/22

Lemon Curd

Lemon curd is one of those shining stars that can bring brightness to any day. Rich in the yin consolidating sour flavor, and full of yin nourishing eggs and fat, this is a winter treat that nourishes physically and emotionally. Simply dollop it on scones, oatmeal, yoghurt, or biscuits for a livelier morning. Or you can turn it into dessert by spreading it into a baked tart shell and allowing it to set in the fridge for a few hours.

Lindsey Thompson 11/15/22 Lindsey Thompson 11/15/22

Turkey, Mushroom, and Rice Soup

If you need something to do with extra turkey, this is an excellent Western take on congee. Congee in Eastern medicine is a powerful food to help rehabilitate digestion after a long term illness, after giving birth, or after overindulging. You can easily substitute the turkey for chicken in this recipe.

Lindsey Thompson 10/11/22 Lindsey Thompson 10/11/22

Herbal Medicine Cabinet: Cold and Flu Remedies

Cold and flu season is here, and we at Vital Qi Nutrition are here to help you navigate the waters of home remedies for colds and flu prevention.

Lindsey Thompson 9/20/22 Lindsey Thompson 9/20/22

Chicken soup to ward off a cold

It is cold and flu season again. I find it is nice to have a few nutritional tricks up your sleeve to boost immunity. This soup utilize the natural anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties of garlic and oregano– it is also delicious.

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