Springtime is ‘Wood Element’ time for three months from late March until June. The three months of spring are considered a time of renewal and very expansive energy. The old, stale sort of air of winter is dissipating. So, let’s try to leave any bad energies, anxieties, and more behind as we step into spring and let ourselves blossom to the best we can!

Want to eat something really satisfying, delicious, low calorie and good for you? Try this super easy, super-fast lentil and squash soup. I guarantee you'll get rave reviews!

Although we are supremely focused on the 5 elements in Chinese medicine, the fact is that the elements have been part of the history of every worldwide health related system.

In Chinese Medicine, Autumn is the season of the Metal element and when we’re talking about metal, we’re talking primarily about the lungs/large intestine relationship. We all know how important our lungs are for breath. Breath is life. The lung network is very important within metal.

In its original form, acupuncture was passed from teacher to student. Throughout the centuries, it has developed empirically based on the concept of restoring energy flow throughout the body. In the last 50 years, acupuncture is beginning to find its rightful place.

This soup can be made with any green vegetables and it is delicious to vegetable lovers and vegetable haters alike! So easy, good and nutritious!