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
April 2022
Happy, Glad and Mad are all liver-induced emotions. Where are you on the emotional scale? The Spring season stimulates the liver and when the liver is congested, emotions are expressed. Spring is blooming and our bodies are also opening up and discharging the effects of heavy winter eating. Movement is evident and so is the feeling of productivity, especially […]
November 2020
The beauty of fall is all around us. The colors and the fluctuation in weather are consistent with the changing of the season. The environment may be familiar, like every other year, but the atmosphere carries a distinct difference. As the seasonal energy brings us back inside our homes, our emotions may begin to feel […]
Cooking Class: 11/14/20
YOU CAN HEAL YOU monthly seasonal cooking class Saturday, November 14, 20209:30am – 11:30am CSTTwo choices to attend: Live stream via Zoom ($22) or Limited seating In-Person ($50 includes the delicious meal!). Holiday Menu Cream of Broccoli Miso Soup Thanksgiving Vegan dressing Sweet Potato Casserole Apple Pie Why eating with the season is beneficial to your body: Seasonal cooking has taken […]