Loosening the grip of anxiety

A week or so ago, I found myself enveloped and ambushed by lists. Mind you, these were lists I had made myself. I had a grocery list in my back pocket, a home to-do list on my iPhone, a work to-do list taped to my desk, a gift list gaining strength in my...
People, Wake up! But First, Sleep.

People, Wake up! But First, Sleep.

As someone who is prone to motion sickness, I can’t help but make the following comparison: on a global, national, community and personal level, 2016 left me feeling dizzy and nauseated. As the Chinese New Year approaches, I’m ready to release that white-knuckled grip...
Your Tongue Doesn’t Lie

Your Tongue Doesn’t Lie

I could lie to your face and tell you that I’m the perfect picture of health. I could say that, because I’m a Chinese medicine practitioner, I take all the preventative measures needed to ensure a disease-free, balanced life. I could tell you that I didn’t sneak some...
A New Face

A New Face

I have a piece of tape stuck between my eyebrows as I’m writing this. By the time you finish reading, I hope you will too. You know that expression, “it’s written all over your face”? Well it is. Every line, every wrinkle, every discoloration or scar tells the story...