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Winter Is Kidney Time

rebecca / January 20, 2024

Winter is a difficult season. Nothing works well in the extreme cold – including us. Doors that are usually quiet, […]

About the author: Rebecca Wong has an honours degree in English Literature from the University of Waterloo and has been working in the herbal business since 2000. She has received her training in acupuncture and herbalism from respected authorities Paul Des Rosiers and Vu Le at the Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Toronto, and Michael Tierra at the East West Herb School in California.

Is There Any Way to Protect Ourselves Against Microplastics?

rebecca / January 13, 2024

We would all like to be rid of plastic waste, but unfortunately, it is here to stay. It is found

About the author: Rebecca Wong has an honours degree in English Literature from the University of Waterloo and has been working in the herbal business since 2000. She has received her training in acupuncture and herbalism from respected authorities Paul Des Rosiers and Vu Le at the Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Toronto, and Michael Tierra at the East West Herb School in California.

A New Year’s Intention

rebecca / January 6, 2024

I don’t know about you, but over the years I’ve grown to hate the very idea of a new year’s

About the author: Rebecca Wong has an honours degree in English Literature from the University of Waterloo and has been working in the herbal business since 2000. She has received her training in acupuncture and herbalism from respected authorities Paul Des Rosiers and Vu Le at the Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Toronto, and Michael Tierra at the East West Herb School in California.

Silent Night

rebecca / December 21, 2023

Today marks the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year. As the month of December has advanced, the sky

About the author: Rebecca Wong has an honours degree in English Literature from the University of Waterloo and has been working in the herbal business since 2000. She has received her training in acupuncture and herbalism from respected authorities Paul Des Rosiers and Vu Le at the Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Toronto, and Michael Tierra at the East West Herb School in California.

The Season of Gratitude – Part 2

rebecca / December 8, 2023

In my last blog post, I wrote about my difficulties feeling gratitude in the past and how allowing myself to

About the author: Rebecca Wong has an honours degree in English Literature from the University of Waterloo and has been working in the herbal business since 2000. She has received her training in acupuncture and herbalism from respected authorities Paul Des Rosiers and Vu Le at the Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Toronto, and Michael Tierra at the East West Herb School in California.

The Season of Gratitude – Part 1

rebecca / November 26, 2023

Over the past couple of decades, I’ve been often reminded about the importance of being grateful. I admit, there have

About the author: Rebecca Wong has an honours degree in English Literature from the University of Waterloo and has been working in the herbal business since 2000. She has received her training in acupuncture and herbalism from respected authorities Paul Des Rosiers and Vu Le at the Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Toronto, and Michael Tierra at the East West Herb School in California.

Boat-fruited Sterculia Seeds

rebecca / November 18, 2023

According to Chinese medicine, autumn is lung time. This is the time of year when the lungs need to be

About the author: Rebecca Wong has an honours degree in English Literature from the University of Waterloo and has been working in the herbal business since 2000. She has received her training in acupuncture and herbalism from respected authorities Paul Des Rosiers and Vu Le at the Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Toronto, and Michael Tierra at the East West Herb School in California.

Remembrance Day

rebecca / November 11, 2023

“I’m not a hero,” said the old man, a veteran of the Korean War. It’s a moving refrain you often

About the author: Rebecca Wong has an honours degree in English Literature from the University of Waterloo and has been working in the herbal business since 2000. She has received her training in acupuncture and herbalism from respected authorities Paul Des Rosiers and Vu Le at the Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Toronto, and Michael Tierra at the East West Herb School in California.

Trust the Flow

rebecca / November 4, 2023

Recently in my yoga classes, I’ve been focusing on flow. The flow of your breath, the flow of energy in

About the author: Rebecca Wong has an honours degree in English Literature from the University of Waterloo and has been working in the herbal business since 2000. She has received her training in acupuncture and herbalism from respected authorities Paul Des Rosiers and Vu Le at the Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Toronto, and Michael Tierra at the East West Herb School in California.

On Competitiveness

rebecca / October 20, 2023

We all know competitive people. They’re frankly annoying. Whatever you do, they will try to one-up you. They will interrupt

About the author: Rebecca Wong has an honours degree in English Literature from the University of Waterloo and has been working in the herbal business since 2000. She has received her training in acupuncture and herbalism from respected authorities Paul Des Rosiers and Vu Le at the Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Toronto, and Michael Tierra at the East West Herb School in California.