April Blog
One of the most exciting parts of my 35 years of hands-on teaching work is watching people’s lives change for the better, physically, mentally, and emotionally, as they take action to improve their health. Our daily well-being determines how our day begins and ends. If you wake up with pain or not feeling your best […]
March Blog 2026
I love springtime in Nashville! The colors in my yard begin to pop, reminding me that no matter how difficult a winter can be, under the ice, the flowers are waiting to burst. As we move into the equinox on March 26th, which marks a balance of light and dark, we feel a sense of renewal and […]
January Blog 2026
Happy New Year! We are so happy to have you as part of the You Can Heal You healing community. It has been heartwarming and soul-filling to read your health updates and words of gratitude, as I received your holiday greetings this year. In my line of work, where I help people tap into their […]
December Blog
After a celebratory Thanksgiving, I turned around and it was December with all its Christmas festivities. I am one of those people who likes to enjoy each holiday as they come. After Thanksgiving I can really embrace Christmas. There is nothing more enjoyable for me than putting up the tree and having my three young […]
October 2025
I had the privilege of experiencing the beginning of fall on the other side of the world. Nara, Japan, was my home for 16 days, as I experienced life in East Asia. To describe it as an experience doesn’t do it justice. I was immersed in a culture embraced by a humble and peaceful race […]
August 2025
August marks the end of our summer season as we know it. School begins, and any last-minute vacations are wrapped up by Labor Day weekend. We prepare for a different vibe as we move into our fall weather; it is important to know that our physical bodies are also transitioning. In Chinese medicine, we are […]
July 2025
July, which is considered midsummer, is here, and with it comes the enjoyment of outside activities, vacations, and travel. For me, this is a special time because, for many years, I was unable to fully enjoy the summer season. For seven long years, I was housebound due to chronic crohns and colitis. I stayed close […]
June 2025
We usually think of February as the “heart” month. In Chinese Medicine, the summer season is associated with the heart and small intestine. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the body’s organ systems are understood to be influenced by the changing seasons. This is part of a broader view that sees the body as interconnected through cycles, much like nature. The macrobiotic […]
April 2025
Spring is well on its way here in Nashville. My yard’s colorful display of early blooms and the birds’ boisterous early morning chirping are all I need to remind me that days are getting longer and the nights are getting shorter. As the biblical Easter story reminds us, April brings a sense of renewal, a sense of […]
March 2025
The beautiful yellow Daffodils in my garden always make me smile to know that the warm weather is not far behind. The other reminder is every March, I participate in the Holistic Holiday at Sea vegan cruise. It’s been a work vacation for me for the last 20 sailings. I will post some highlights on the You Can […]