winter — Gates Acupuncture

On Thanksgiving, Digestive Health & Candied Orange Peel

Happy Thanksgiving! In light of all the gathering, feasting, cooking and baking this week, we talk about citrus, used for thousands of years in Chinese Medicine for digestive health. Check out my simple candied orange peel recipe for a medicinal after turkey treat!

Arista GatesNovember 23, 2017acupuncture, chinese herbal medicine, Chinese Medicine, acupuncturist, herbal medicine, food as medicine, medicinal food, orange peel, candied orange peel, thanksgiving, turkey, food stagnation, health, wellness, winter, fall, harvest festival Comments

Medicinal Chicken Soup

Are the kids sick? Was work stressful this week? Is your car suddenly making a weird noise? Do you need something both comforting and nourishing for dinner? Me too.

Arista GatesNovember 17, 2017acupuncture, chinese medicine, Chinese herbal medicine, soup, winter, wellness, health, immune system, chicken soup, goji berries, cinnamon, bok choy, yum

Five Ways to Support Your Health All Winter Long

Brrr! It’s definitely winter here in the PNW. Check out my latest blog post on the top five ways to support your health all winter long with the wisdom of Chinese Medicine.

Arista GatesNovember 9, 2017acupuncture, chinese medicine, chinese herbal medicine, winter, wellness, health, immune system, rest, self-care, herbalist, yang qi, eating seasonally, exercising seasonally

Boost your Immune System with Breakfast!

This medicinal Chinese breakfast is super easy to make, low cost & made with ingredients already in your cupboard!

Arista GatesNovember 2, 2017acupuncture, acupuncturist, chinese medicine, Chinese herbal medicine, breakfast, winter, immune system, immune health, colds, flus, respiratory health, wellness, health, food, herbalist, medicinal food Comment