Erin Masako Wilkins, L.Ac.
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Medicine Meal
Medicine Meal explores the intersection of food and herbs as medicine. The name comes from the Japanese Yakuzen culture, which is about creating delicious, healing meals using traditional Chinese medicine herbs and principles. Take a Breath Traditional Chinese Medicine to Nourish the Lungs. Sonoma County in the fall brings crisp air, golden light, and community…
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Medicine Meal
Sip Smart. Explore local, seasonal herbs and foods that cool, hydrate, and energize. Medicine Meal explores the intersection of food and herbs as medicine. The name comes from the Japanese Yakuzen culture, which is about creating delicious, healing meals using traditional Chinese medicine herbs and principles. Hydration isn’t just about how much water you drink,…
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Light Living: Medicine Meal with Erin Wilkins, L.Ac.
Welcome the Fresh Energy of Early Summer. Medicine Meal explores the intersection of food and herbs as medicine. The name comes from the Japanese Yakuzen culture, which is about creating delicious, healing meals using traditional Chinese medicine herbs and principles. The early summer months are an auspicious time to lighten up—just as each season brings…
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Medicine Meal with Erin Wilkins, L.Ac.
Medicine Meal explores the intersection of food and herbs as medicine. The name comes from the Japanese Yakuzen culture, which is about creating delicious, healing meals using traditional Chinese medicine herbs and principles. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the cold weather and long nights of winter draw our energies inward from early November to…
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Medicine Meal with Erin Wilkins, L.Ac.
Autumn in Sonoma County is abundant with local markets and home gardens brimming with loads of ripe vegetables, fruits, and herbs. The plants that thrive here do so with minimal fuss, while others struggle, perhaps due to poor soil preparation, inadequate watering, or pesky animals and insects. Much like our gardens, our lives are filled…
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Medicine Meal – Elevating Wellness in Late Summer
Medicine Meal explores the intersection of food and herbs as medicine. The name comes from the Japanese Yakuzen culture, which is about creating delicious, healing meals using traditional Chinese medicine herbs and principles. Late summer is a special fifth season, according to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Here, this short season includes the weeks of late…
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Medicine Meal – Seaweed Season
This column explores the intersection of food and herbs as medicine. The title Medicine Meal comes from the Japanese Yakuzen culture, which is about creating delicious, healing meals using traditional Chinese medicine herbs and principles. According to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), Summer has two distinct seasons—early and late summer. We are currently in the early…
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Medicine Meal with Erin Masako Wilkins
This new column explores the intersection of food and herbs for health. The title “Medicine Meal” comes from the Japanese Yakuzen culture, which is about creating delicious, healthful meals using traditional Chinese medicine herbs and principles. The rhythmic ebb and flow of each season gives us clues about living in harmony with nature. Although the…