Author: Riley Smith

“Just breathe.” A favorite saying of enlightened masters, jungle shamans, and loving moms tending to their kids “boo-boos” all around the world. You’ve probably heard this advice before, and perhaps you’ve even given it, but what is so special about the breath? Well, for starters it is the first thing we do when we are […]

Ive had so many friends and patients bringing me crazy delish tomatoes from their gardens (keep them coming, btw 😉  It really makes me miss having a garden!  The tomatoes at the farmers markets right now are so incredibly delicious too.  There truly is no comparison to store bought (even organic) to whats grown in […]

Stay Healthy on Vacation- 5 Simple Steps Summer brings tons of fun– extra time with family + friends, long hours spent outdoors and, for many of us, travel. Though travelling and vacation sounds like all fun + games (and for the most part, it is! Who doesn’t love a good nap in the sun or […]

Three Daily Rituals to Feel Your Best Dissolve the concept of ‘perfect’ health. Always in flux, what worked for us five years ago might not be the most supportive now. Ayurveda teaches us to support ourselves while traveling or under stress or in a life transition. Every body is completely different, there is no ‘one […]

Low back funk. It can put one out of commission for months. Not ideal. And definitely not fun. So, what exactly causes lower back pain? I see it and treat it All. The. Time Generally speaking, lower back pain can be caused by damage to the intervertebral discs, damage or compression to neural pathways, or […]

Paleo friends, look the other way…… I came across this Spicy Asian Noodle Salad and jumped on it.  I love cold salads like this in the summer. Grill some shrimp or chicken and maybe (ok, definitely) some rosé or white wine and its the perfect evening dinner on a hot day. I particularly loved this […]

Despite being nearly 5000 years old, and having been extensively researched across the world, there are still no conclusive answers about exactly how acupuncture works. However, there are a number of widely accepted scientific theories which can begin to shed some light on the mechanisms behind its functionality. The traditional, eastern theory behind how acupuncture […]

The Organs and the Emotions in Traditional Chinese Medicine Chinese medicine views the body as two halves of a whole. Mental and physical health are completely dependent on each other and emotional imbalances can easily manifest physically. The appropriate expression of emotions is both natural and healthy. For example, if somebody screws you over, you’re going […]

By Guest Blogger: Adam Meyer There is a lot of buzz these days about “mindfulness,” but what does that really mean? On one hand, mindfulness is a particular type of meditation, on another hand, mindfulness is a particular state of awareness. As it turns out, the goal of mindfulness meditation is to experience and prolong […]

Ful Medames This take on the classic Egyptian meal (usually eaten for breakfast) of highly seasoned fava beans and other sorts of other deliciousness uses easy-to-find shelled, frozen edamame.  It smells amazing while its cooking and is even better the next day! If you know me, you know that I don’t go crazy for soy. […]