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...
While We’re Away

While We’re Away

Sure, we’ve dipped into the mid-70s here in Daytona Beach, but Jorge, Phoebe and I are ditching our flip-flops in search of some scarf and hat weather. Beginning next week, we’ll be in Washington DC for a much needed vacation. The timing couldn’t be...