Collaborative Care

03/21/2026

🌟 Elevate Your Egg Salad: The Chia Twist! 🌟 (goes with the egg salad video)

Ready to spice up your egg salad? 🥚✨ With our trend, we're blending health and flavor effortlessly! Eggs are packed with protein and are known in Chinese medicine for their blood-boosting properties.

Mix in some chia seeds, onion, salt, and pepper for a hearty, nutritious dish that supports hormone balance and glowing skin! 🌱💪

Give it a try and enjoy the delicious benefits!

03/18/2026

🌟 Ultimate Yin For Your Skin: The Omega-3 Power Duo! 🌟

Looking for an effortless way to support your skin, heart, and hormones? Chia and salmon create the ultimate combo! 🥑✨ This simple savory dish is both delicious and nourishing. By incorporating these healthy omega-3s into your diet, you're on your way to achieving that radiant glow!

Just a hint of mayonnaise adds creaminess (I may have gone a bit overboard in the video, but you get the idea). Mix it with chia and red onion, and you're all set for a convenient lunch that packs a punch for your skin, cardiovascular health, and hormonal balance. Wrap it up in an wrap with some sprouts and your favorite toppings, and you’ll have a nutritious meal ready in no time. Enjoy the ease of healthy eating! 💚✨

03/11/2026

🌱✨ Chia Seeds: A TCM Perspective on Nourishing Your Body! ✨🌱

Chia seeds are not just versatile for your meals; from a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) viewpoint, they are a powerful addition to your diet. These tiny seeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which can help reduce inflammation and promote overall wellness. They are also high in iron and polyphenols, supporting skin health and vitality by combatting oxidative stress.

In TCM, chia seeds are known to boost yin and nourish the blood—key elements in maintaining balance, particularly for women. This is vital at all ages, but even more so as we transition into perimenopause and menopause when yin and blood increasingly decline.

If you're looking for alternatives to the typical chia pudding or are not a fan of sweet dishes, there are many savory ways to incorporate chia into your meals.

Stay tuned! I’ll be sharing some delicious savory ideas to help you weave chia seeds into your diet effectively. Share some of the ways you do Chia, and let's explore the benefits together! 🍽️🌿

02/10/2026

Embrace the beauty of balance! ✨The Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony was a beautiful reminder that harmony doesn’t come from sameness — it comes from balance.

In the natural world, balance is constant and dynamic. And in Traditional Chinese Medicine, that same rhythm lives within us. Yin + yang work together to support health — within our bodies and within our communities.

When we honor that balance, we thrive. ✨

02/06/2026

Sighing isn’t a bad habit — it’s a built-in one.
When we sigh without realizing it, that’s the body taking care of itself.

A deep, deliberate sigh allows the diaphragm to gently massage the liver and its associated acupuncture channel — both thrive when they are stress-free and free-flowing.
And when the liver channel is circulating freely, we hold onto less stress.

So if you catch yourself sighing today, let it happen.
It’s good for you.

02/02/2026

This calendar is perfectly placed in our 'cozy corner' in our living room and the monthly message always sets the most wonderful tone for the day.

01/30/2026

Try these acupressure techniques for your body and spirit. Don’t let stress and despair lodge in your body. These tools assist your organ systems and help address the emotions that lead to blockages in the acupuncture channels and the . Let’s make sure we are taking care of ourselves so we may continue to show up for others. ❤️ ❤️

11/18/2025

🌱✨ Embracing the Yin/Yang Dynamic of the Year of the Snake and the Year of the Horse ✨🌱

As we enter the last quarter of the Year of the Snake, I find myself reflecting on the harmonious balance this zodiac cycle brings. The journey of the Snake symbolizes surrender and transformation, especially for those navigating the challenges of fertility and health. 🐍💖

A powerful metaphor in this journey is the act of the Snake shedding its skin. This process represents letting go of old patterns and embracing authenticity, allowing us to uncover our true selves. In holistic health, this signifies that our skin-deep beauty is a reflection of our inner well-being, reminding us to care for ourselves as a whole.

In contrast, the upcoming Year of the Horse bursts with vibrant energy and enthusiasm. This spirited vitality embodies a dynamic shift, much like the stages of a baby’s development. The interplay of the Snake’s introspection and the Horse’s exuberance creates a beautiful yin/yang synergy. Each stage of a baby’s growth—filled with new milestones—mirrors the Horse’s playful and fiery essence, encouraging us to engage with life fully while maintaining the reflective qualities of the Snake.

Navigating our health journeys requires embracing the fluidity of this duality. Just as the Snake prepares us for transformation, the energy of the Horse inspires us to take bold steps forward. Together, they guide us to trust in the process, find joy in life’s uncertainties, and cultivate resilience through both struggles and triumphs. 🌼

As we welcome the energy of the Fire Horse, let us celebrate this transformative journey. May we embrace our holistic health and authenticity, nurturing the fertile ground for new beginnings while honoring the balance of the Snake and the Horse.

Together, let us embark on this exciting journey! 🌟💫

09/26/2025

Back in 2011, during our time in Chicago, this picture was taken doing one of our favorite things when we visited my family in L.A - surprising my dad at his pharmacy. Little did we know, it was just the beginning of a story still being written. My sister’s text summed it up best: “never did I think these little babes would be living here 14 years later and painting the store bathrooms for their summer job!” Remembering that life unfolds just as it is meant to is essential, especially during times that feel rocky, scary, or unclear.❤️🙏 ☮️

09/15/2025

08/17/2025

Sisters are like flowers in the garden of life 🌼 💕 So good to spend some time with mine in Los Olivos.

Since it's still August, Happy (Belated) National Sisters' Day!

07/31/2025

Nothing can derail your day like a jarring, potent, chemical-laden air freshener!