Three Treasures Congee
If you know me at all or have been following the Breakfast Cure story, then you are aware of how I love Chinese medicine with my heart and soul. The wealth of knowledge sheds a brilliant light on all aspects of life and is constantly humbling. One of the things I love most about this […]
Top 5 Breakfast Pitfalls and How to Easily Avoid Them
If you’re new to Breakfast Cure then you need to know about the most common breakfast pitfalls and how to avoid them. A few moments can save you from any hassles. The Top 5 Breakfast Pitfalls are: No plan for easy, healthy breakfasts. Not enough nourishing food available at home that’s ready to go in […]
Blueberries for your Liver in Springtime
I’ve noticed that our culture is not very focused on the liver. Where is it? Most don’t even know. What does it do? Why should you care, and why should you eat blueberries for your liver in springtime? Let’s do a little exploring. When I was living in France during my junior year of high […]
A gentle soothing cleanse
A gentle soothing cleanse to reset digestion You probably know that fiber is necessary for healthy and regular elimination. Did you know that water plays an equally important role in that process? It’s important to consume enough water along with that fiber in order to plump it up and soften it. That way the food […]
How to relieve menopause symptoms with Breakfast Cure
Recently, I had personal reasons to figure out how to relieve menopause symptoms with Breakfast Cure. Have you wondered what inspires Breakfast Cure recipe creation? There is always a different answer because each flavor has a unique spark. This year, I really needed something that would chill me out! This year I turned fifty. I […]
Reaching for Our Roots to Heal Digestion
Reaching for Our Roots to Heal Digestion with a Simple Dietary Therapy. I’m very excited to share an article with you that was just published in Acupuncture Today. Written for acupuncturists, I explore some of the ways Chinese medicine offers to heal the modern epidemic of digestive distress. By Karen M. Taylor, L.Ac. Are you […]
How to Boost Metabolism with 5 Simple Steps
To make energy, or Qi (pronounced “chee”) for ourselves, we must breathe air into our Lungs and be able to digest food in our Stomach. Out of air and food we make Qi, our animating life-force. The understanding of Qi is one of the main ways that medicine and thought in Asia contrast with our […]
Feel amazing with a delicious healthy breakfast boost
Let’s get right down to just exactly how to feel amazing with a delicious healthy breakfast boost! The wisdom of Asian medicine is used to create a delicious healthy breakfast that boosts metabolism and soothes digestion. It’s easy to make and cooks while you sleep so you wake up to an amazing breakfast ready and […]
The Yin and Yang of Digestion
Digestion isn’t what most people think of when I say “Yin and Yang.” Just about everyone has heard of Yin and Yang, many have seen the symbol, and some have an idea that it represents balance. In the West, exposure to this concept often ends there, yet the paradigm of Yin and Yang informs so […]
Celebration and Free eBook Release!
It’s time for a Celebration and Free eBook Release party! It’s hard to believe I’ll be turning fifty this month, that I’ve been practicing acupuncture for over 20 of those years. Breakfast Cure is turning one year old this very same month! My friends and family banned me from planning any festivities for the big […]