Seasonal Cooking Class: November 12
Lungs and Large Intestine Menu:Cream of Celery Miso SoupMillet Garbanzo DressingBroccoli SlawPumpkin Pie
November 2022
November is the month that brings our attention to being grateful. We are still in the midst of harvest season and nature’s seasonal change. We’ve had a beautiful autumn here in Nashville, which has filled my eyes and my mind with wonderful colors. I have been nurtured by all the fall vegetables, and my heart […]
Seasonal Cooking Class: October 15
October 15, 2022 Seasonal Cooking Class:Lungs and Large Intestine Menu:Pumpkin Soup with Roasted Pumpkin SeedsNishime Root StewLentil LoafCabbage Pressed Salad
October 2022
September 22nd marked the equinox, where summer energy began to phase into fall energy. You feel it in the crispness of the air, and you see it in the changing leaves of the trees. You often hear me talk about and make reference to the movement of energy, whether it’s in the food we eat or how we interact […]
July 2022
We are experiencing a new moon in July. The sky is clear, and the moon’s curvature is highlighted against the night sky. You can’t miss it. So much of nature’s beauty is missed because we don’t take the time to be present. As I read through the meanings of a new moon in astrology, spirituality, and science, the common […]
June 2022
We usually think of February as the “heart” month, mostly because of Valentine’s Day and the fact that we represent the emotion of love with the heart symbol. However, it is now June, and in Traditional Chinese medicine, we learn that the heart is stimulated and activated (along with the small intestines) to recycle its energy during the summer months. These systems […]
Five Transformative Tuesdays
Join us for Virginia’s May Lecture Series, every Tuesday from 7-8 pm CDT. In-Person or Streaming. Contact melissa@youcanhealyou.com
Seasonal Cooking Class: May 14
Menu: Lemony Split-Pea Miso Soup, Blanched Veggies with Sweet-and-Sour Tahini Sauce, Sauerkraut Tempeh, Quinoa and Kale
May 2022
May is named for the Roman goddess Maia, who oversaw the growth of plants. Maia was considered a nurturer and an earth goddess, which may explain the connection with this springtime month. The name also comes from the Latin word maiores, “elders,” who were traditionally celebrated during this month. Elders are honored for their life […]
Cooking Class: April 2, 2022
Menu: Metabolic Liver Boost Soup, Red Lentil Flatbread with Roasted Cauliflower, Pressed Salad
