Sandra Robertson R.TCMP / Renew Massage Therapy and Acupuncture

09/16/2022

Excited to be a part of the first Paediatric Acupuncture Online Conference that will take place January 14- 29th 2023. Early bird tickets are still available!

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09/01/2022

This is another recipe from my course Chinese Dietary Therapy for Children with Pacific Rim College Online. Support common childhood ailments with food. Get 40% off the entire course until September 7th!

Chocolate Covered Puffed Lotus Seeds

Lotus seeds help to treat loss of appetite and chronic loose stools.
They have a neutral thermal nature, enter the Spleen, Kidneys, and Heart, nourish the Spleen, and are astringent. Lotus seeds nourish the Heart and Kidneys and tranquilize and calm the mind. They are wonderful for helping with anxiety and nervousness.⁠

Ingredients
• 2 cups of puffed lotus seeds (can easily be found as makhana at Indian food specialty stores)
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• Sea salt and nutritional yeast to coat
• ½ cup dark chocolate chips (if making chocolate covered)

Method
1. Heat a heavy bottomed pan to medium-low.
2. Add the puffed lotus seeds and roast them over the low heat
for about 8-9 minutes, stirring continuously until they have a
nice crunch. I start checking them around 6 minutes by popping
one in my mouth!
3. For the savory version: add the coconut oil and mix in. Then
add the sea salt and nutritional yeast to taste.
4. For the chocolate-covered version: follow the next few steps.
5. Prepare a baking pan covered with parchment paper.
6. Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler.
7. Mix the cooked puffed lotus seeds into the melted chocolate to cover.
8. Place the chocolate-covered lotus seeds onto the parchment paper.
9. Place in the refrigerator for at least one hour or overnight to set.

This recipe is from Chinese Dietary Therapy for Children. Support common childhood ailments with food. Get 40% off the entire course until September 7th!

https://pacificrimcollege.online/chinese-dietary-therapy-for-children/

08/29/2022

This is one of the recipes I recommend in my course, Chinese Dietary Therapy for children with Pacific Rim College Online.

Homemade Nut-ella is delicious, the hazelnuts strengthen and nourish the digestive system, they boost Qi and Blood, PLUS they are high in calcium.

Homemade Nut-ella

Hazelnuts are nourishing to the Spleen and Stomach, tonify Qi and Blood, and have a neutral thermal nature. They help treat pediatric diarrhea. They are only second to almonds for their calcium content. They are also high in vitamin E which has been found to be critical in brain and neurologic development for children.

Ingredients
• 2 cups of hazelnuts
• 2 tbsp walnut oil
(can also use olive or coconut oil)
• 2-3 tbsp barley malt or rice syrup (can also use maple syrup)
• ½ cup of unsweetened cocoa powder (can also use carob powder)
• 1 cup milk (can be plant-based)

Method
1. Preheat the oven to 350° F.
2. Spread the hazelnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, and roast for 8 minutes, shaking halfway through.
3. Remove from the oven and leave to cool. Roll the hazelnuts in a
towel to remove skins. Not all the skin will come off, and that’s okay.
4. Grind the hazelnuts in a food processor until they form a paste.
5. Add the rest of the ingredients and continue to process until
the mixture is as smooth as possible. You may need to add a little more milk depending on the consistency.
6. This will store refrigerated in an airtight container for several weeks (if it lasts that long!).
7. Enjoy spread over toast, pancakes, or just a spoonful for a quick snack!

This recipe is from Chinese Dietary Therapy for Children. Get 40% off the course until September 7th!

https://pacificrimcollege.online/chinese-dietary-therapy-for-children/

08/19/2022

My course Chinese Dietary Therapy for Children with Pacific Rim College online is launching on August 24th!

To receive 40% off the course at launch, sample video mini-lessons and printable recipes to your inbox sign up here:
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02/02/2022

The Tiger is rousing today and will emerge in a few days time! After the slow moving year of the Ox, I am looking forward to the new energy of this upcoming year!! ⁣
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Key considerations for this Yang, Water, Tiger year: ⁣
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🐯 It is an auspicious year to pounce on new endouvers and act on your goals.⁣
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🐯 Watch ideas that have been brewing over the last couple of years (Rat and Ox) take sprout.⁣
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🐯 Begin to manifest your life for the next ten years.⁣
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🐯 The Tiger enjoys movement and freedom; locking it down can result in pushback and fights.⁣
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🐯 The overall energy of 2022 is active and pioneering.⁣
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🐯 Eat lots of white foods this year- daikon, turnips, radishes, apples, pears, almonds, chicken, etc. (sorry, this doesn't include refined flour and sugar😄). ⁣
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12/20/2021

We're almost there... the most Yin time of the year as we approach the winter solstice. I've just released my blog post about Traditional Chinese Medicine recommendations to feel your best through these cold, dark months: http://ow.ly/W3YW50Hf7OX

My mantra this year is "Think like a Norwegian!" The Norwegian's have an optimistic mindset about winter, which helps to keep their sense of well-being, even through the darkest days of winter. It supports their resilience, immune system, and good mental health.

The coziness of being bundled in a warm blanket by a roaring fire, the smell of crisp, cold air, the beauty of snowflakes slowly drifting from the sky, lighting candles, and catching up on books are all ways to think positively about this time of the year. ❄️

11/24/2021

Feeling totally depleted? Like you are running on empty? Anxious or depressed? Not sleeping well? Blood deficiency, when looked at through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can be linked to these and many other different physical and emotional symptoms.

To learn how to build Blood naturally, click on the link to read my recent article: http://ow.ly/Qt8650GW3Tm


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10/02/2021

I'm sure celery root gets easily passed over due to its hairy, knobbly, thick skin. But underneath it all, the white root makes a delicious salad or addition to soups. It's readily available in the fall and winter.

My Swiss grandparents introduced me to celery root salad  (recipe below) and would exalt its blood cleansing properties.

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Celery root also known as celeriac has a crisp, firm texture, is sweet and slightly bitter and has  a mild celery flavor with a hint of parsley. Despite its name it does not belong to the same family as celery.

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In Traditional Chinese Medicine celeriac is cooling, and clears Stomach and Liver heat. Stomach heat can show up as bad breath, mouth ulcers, bleeding gums, nausea or constipation.  Liver heat can show up as red, bloodshot eyes, headache, anger, or dizziness. 

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Celery root promotes digestive health as it is  high in fiber. It is a good source of calcium, vitamin C and vitamin K (helps wounds to heal,  and  has been shown to be protective against osteoporosis).

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Celery root salad

2 small or 1 medium Celery root, peeled and cut in quarters (I will use a knife to help peel out some bits)
1 cup Greek yoghurt or sour cream
2 tbsp mustard
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 apple
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped  (optional)

1. Combine the yoghurt or sour cream with the mustard,  lemon juice and salt.
2. Peel and grate the apple and add to the yoghurt mixture.
3. Shred the Celery root and immediately mix into the yoghurt mixture to prevent browning.
4. Add walnuts if using.

09/24/2021

Happy fall y'all! If you haven't already read my article on seasonal attunement for autumn click on the link below. Dietary and lifestyle suggestions for feeling your best at this time of the year:

Our inner environment is greatly influenced by the outer environment so if we are attuned to the cyclical patterns of nature we can adjust our diet and lifestyle accordingly. Autumn is associated with the Metal Element in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

09/03/2021

Want to better understand what it is you're buying at the grocery store? Check out the blog post I wrote for Singing Dragon Publishing on What does "Processed Food" really mean?

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