Caroline Vye, RAc, RTCMP

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A deep belly laugh... or getting caught unawares by something funny and not being able to stop laughing... (even if it's a little inappropriate- don't chide, you know exactly what I'm talking about!) This is the laughter that HEALS! Whether you're watching a funny movie, video or picture, spending time with friends, or just laughing at yourself...... The vibrations from those deep laughs shake out what is stuck at a cellular (and I would bet molecular and atomic) level too. Laughter is the sound of the heart, the sound of joy and it reverberates through our entire system rebalancing and resetting everything! So go, dear friends, especially if you find you're in a rut or not feeling well... find something to laugh about! #laugh #laughter #laughing #breakqi #heart #love #inappropriate #heal #healing #qi #godeep #rebalance #balance #reset #acupuncture #tcm #chinesemedicine

As we ramp back into work and 2021, remember to breathe! Let the air come in your nose, slowly go down your throat, and fill deep down in the pit of your belly. Hold the breath for a couple of seconds. Then let it slowly out. Feeling unbalanced? While you breathe, pick a word or two to meditate on: LET GO, LOVE, COMPASSION, GRATITUDE, or FORGIVENESS.... Feeling like your health could take a bit of a boost? Contact me to talk about some acupuncture points to meditate on! #breathe #letgo #surrender #love #compassion #gratitude #forgiveness #acupuncture #tcm #acupressure #tuina #shiatsu #air #bellybreaths #health #wellness

Is salt bad for you? Yes and No. Yes if it is the highly refined, denatured stuff with additives like anti-caking chemicals, potassium iodide, and sugar (that helps to stabilize the iodine).... No if it is whole salt. Salt is an electrolyte that helps to regulate the amount of water in the body (can you see the connection as to why it is a winter food... where water is the element of winter...?). Salt plays a part in nerve impulses and muscle contractions. Salt has a multitude of essential trace minerals. Salt is cooling, directs energy in and down. It strengthens digestion and contributes to the secretion of hydrochloric acid (part of gastric juices that help to break down food and kill bacteria). It also stimulates the kidneys, which promotes fluid metabolism and moistens dryness in the body. Thus in TCM, salt is Yin in nature. Salt is purifying and detoxifying and can help to counteract mild food poisoning and environmental toxins. Salt is alkalizing. Though salt can also be taken in excess, so as with all things TCM it is about BALANCE. Ingest enough salt but not too much. Too much salt (especially from fast food and highly processed foods) can lead to thirst and calcium depletion, which can cause edema or fluid retention, or damage the heart, arteries, nerves, bones, kidneys, and muscles, and can increase risk of stomach ulcers and cancers. But in moderate amounts salt can be so healing! Just make sure to get whole "sea salt" #salt #sodium #winterfoods #tcmfoods #tcmdiet #digestion #nerves #muscles #seasalt #wholesalt #kidneys #water #electrolytes #minerals #dontoverdoit

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Whether it is due to sports injury, overwork, repetitive strain, structural deterioration, stress, lack of sleep, or anything else, Chinse medicine helps to bring the body back into balance. There are so many modalities to choose from too: acupuncture, electrical acupuncture, massage, cupping, guasha, etc!. . #pain #painmanagement #sportinjury #overworked #repetitivestrain #athritis #stress #insomnia #chinesemedicine #chinesemedicineworks #acpupuncture #herbs #herbalmedicine #massage #tuina #shiatsu #guasha #cupping #balance

As a member of the onion family, and like all things in the onion family (chives, garlic, leek, onion, scallion) leeks are pungent and go to the Lungs. They promote warmth, move Qi, and expel stagnations (especially Blood). . They are rich in sulfur, which helps purify and detoxify the body. . They facilitate protein and amino acid metabolism.... . They help to clean the arteries. . "They are thought to foster excessive emotional desire and are not recommended for those seeking mental and spiritual refinement.". . And leeks in particular also aid the Liver, treat difficulty swallowing, and are astringent and can help stop bleeding!. . #leeks #onions #chives #garlic #scallions #sulfur #detox #protein #aminoacids #arteries #emotionaldesire #spiritualrefinement #healingwithwholefoods #paulpitchford See more

"Seeing, contrary to popular wisdom, isn't believing. It's where believing stops, because it isn't needed any more.". ~Terry Pratchett. . #happyhalloween #halloween #terrypratchett #believing #wisdom #fullmoon

When you know it has nothing to do with the full moon tomorrow, or the eerie time of year, or all of the classic horror movies you've been catching up on... Insomnia is awful. Chinese medicine can help! Whether through acupuncture, herbs or some massage, Chinese medicine can bring the body back into a state of restful balance!. . #sleep #insomnia #itstheworst #chinesemedicine #acupuncture #herbs #herbalmedicine #massage #tuina #shiatsu #balance #sleepwell #goodnight #sleeptight

Why do I like acupuncture so much? I find it fascinating how the insertion of a needle into a point can cause such a change in the body. Acupuncture seems to speak a language that the body knows; a language that can be such a powerful catalyst for change. . #acupuncture #catalyst #change #fascinating #needles #chinesemedicine

In Chinese Medicine the meridians (aka channels) are the pathways that Qi, or energy flows in through the body. They are likened to river systems that need to flow freely and unobstructed. If there is obstruction in the channel then there is disease and disorder- just as if a river gets blocked it causes disorder in its environment. If the channels are flowing then the body is healthy. Acupuncture helps to unblock these channels or keep them flowing steadily!. . #acupuncture #meridians #channels #river #stream #well #sea #spring #flow #movement #chinesemedicine

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Happy Friday the 13th, Everyone!. . Just about everyone gets headaches at some point in their life, and some get them more than others. They can be due to tension and tightness in the musculoskeletal system, or they can be due to internal imbalances. Either way Chinese medicine can help!. . #headaches #healing #chinesemedicine #tcm #herbalmedicine #massage #acupuncture #cupping #tuina #shiatsu #acupressure

Considered sweet and sour, olives are good for their moisturizing quality. Now that the drier seasons are coming, this healthy fat is especially good at moisturizing the lungs and helping with sore throat and cough. . They are also a good source of iron, copper, and dietary fiber. . And, they're anti-inflammatory!... . #olives #healingwithwholefoods #paulpitchford #moisture #dryness #cough #iron #copper #fiber #antiinflammatory See more

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Do not ask the world to change. Change yourself. ~ Buddha. . And if you need help changing, try acupuncture!. .... #acupuncture #chinesemedicine #change #buddha #itdoesnthurt See more

A shift in perspective... an opening of the mind... find your creative purpose...let's be the change we want to see in the world! #change #reality #new #build #gowithlove #openmind #openheart #perspective #allareone #love

Have you ever had a Chinese treat filled with red bean paste? If so, you've had adzuki beans! Also sometimes known as Aduki bean. . Neutral in nature, sweet and sour in flavor, adzuki beans are beneficial for the Heart, Small Intestines, and Kidneys. It detoxifies, removes heat conditions, disperses stagnant blood, reduces swelling, and is a diuretic. . They can be boiled to cook and eat, and the water from boiling can be drank to increase lactation.... . #aduki #adzuki #adukibean #adzukibean #healingwithwholefoods #paulpitchford #redbeanpaste #beans See more

Coming up next week!!! . I'm collaborating with my BNI power team to bring you our next seasonal installment of healthy living in the fall. . Speakers include:.... . Yours Truly: healthy eating in fall according to Traditional Chinese Medicine - fall foods and best cooking practices. . Barbara Howard: Arbonne Independent Consultant will share vegan and ethically sourced ingredients and healthy tips. Specifically, she will talk about the gut-skin connection and introduce Arbonne's new skincare line which contains bakuchiol, a plant based retinol that is sure to increase your skin's vibrancy! . Vanessa Yeung: owner and chef at Aphrodite Cooks WILL BE HOSTING A COOK-ALONG! You seriously don't know what you're missing if you don't tune into this. She'll be teaching us how to make. -CARAMELIZED BUTTERNUT SQUASH & PUMPKIN SOUP WITH WALNUT PESTO. -and BABY KALE SALAD WITH ROASTED CARDAMOM APPLES AND A LEMON TAHINI VINAIGRETTE. . My mouth is already watering and I'm getting that warm, happy feeling inside just reading those recipes! . Sign up at this link and you'll get sent the ingredients by email to buy a week in advance and you can join in the cooking- and more importantly the tasting! . https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/healthy-autumn-living-cook-alon . Hope to see you there!. . #healthyliving #healthyeating #fallfoods #autumnfoods #chinesemedicine #arbonne #aphroditecooks #cookalong See more

Chinese Herbs... healing the body from the inside out!. . #herbs #tcm #traditionalchinesemedicine #chinesemedicine #herbalmedicine #herbsareforhealing #fromtheinsideout #healing #naturalhealing

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Welcome to the fall foods edition! I think it's been about a year since I've started these posts on Mondays and feel like I've come full circle in a way. And because I've thoroughly enjoyed doing them I think I'll continue!. . Fall is the time for harvesting and storing, for starting to sink in and down and plan for the approaching stillness of winter. Fall is an abundant time of year but it is also a contracting time too, thus astringent foods with heartier flavors are ch...osen in this time. . Autumn is the time of the lungs, so there is more emphasis placed on choosing foods that are thick with fragrance; nourishing foods that feed not only our stomachs but bring pleasure through our sense of smell too. . Because of the contracting nature of the fall season, there is also an emphasis on contracting (sour) foods such as foods that are pickled or fermented. Stay tuned on Monday's for more in depth sour food ideas!. . Cooking style during this time is also different. Fall is a time for internalizing one's focus, therefore cooking at a lower heat for a longer period of time is ideal. . Happy Cooking! (And eating!). . Oh, and stay tuned for another fall workshop coming up, details should be posted tomorrow!! . #fall #autumn #cooking #foods #healingwithwholefoods #paulpitchford #happycooking #harvesting #storing #sour #contracting #lungs #metal #smell #fragrance #feedyoursoul #chinesemedicine See more

I love sauerkraut. Love, love, love it!! And it has SO MANY benefits!!. . -it establishes beneficial acidophilus cultures in the digestive system. . -it regenerates the intestines.... . -balances the secretions of the stomach. . -helps in the formation of enzymes and vitamins. . -strengthens the function of the pancreas. . -improves the digestion of fats. . -helps maintain the acid-alkaline balance of the body. . -strengthens the nerves and immune system. . -stimulates blood formation. . Eating sauerkraut is good for balancing the whole body system!. . #sauerkraut #fallfoods #digestion #paulpitchford #healingwithwholefoods #immunesystem #blood #qi #acidalkaline #stomach #enzymes #vitamins #pancreas #nervoussystem #yum See more

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Healing is about growth, about acknowledging and honoring what is presenting itself, learning from it, and then letting it go. . Letting go and working with physical pain can be especially challenging. For resources and treatments for this please contact me directly! . #healing #growth #pain #letitgo #learning #foreverlearning #honor

Need to get some blood flowing? Feeling stiff and tight? Want to give your immune system a boost? Cupping can be used for all of these things and so much more!. . #cupping #chinesemedicine #fire #immune #bloodflow #stiff #tight #sore #sportsmedicine #healing

Look at these cool looking antique needles! Nowadays, needles are generally laser cut and many of them have a silicon coating to make the acupuncture process as comfortable as possible. . #acupuncture #needles #antiques #lasercut #coating #painless #easypeasy

Just got this book in the mail! As those of you who know me are aware I love books, and I'm so exited to get into this one, I've been waiting for it to be published for a while! There is something about how Lorie Eve Dechar writes that speaks directly into your heart and soul, you'll just want to devour every word!. . #kigo #lorieevedechar @anewpossibility #soexcited #acupuncture #chinesemedicine #traditionalchinesemedicine #foreverlearning

Speaking of fragrant foods that nourish not just the body but the soul too... . Sourdough is a naturally leavened bread, which makes it easier to digest , causing less bloating, indigestion, thin blood, and weak intestines than yeasted breads. . According to Paul Pitchford:.... -the long proofing allows the fermenting agents to break down the cellulose structure and release nutrients into the dough, improving its nutritional value. -it contains lactobacillus, which helps generate the intestinal flora essential for proper digestion and elimination. -the natural bacterial action and baking neutralize nearly all of the phytic acid which occurs in wheat and other grains. -it stays edible for weeks and is more delicious and nutritious in five to ten days, if stored in a cool and dry place. . Have you tried making any bread during this lockdown? How\d it turn out? Maybe it's time to give sourdough a try!. . #sourdough #paulpitchford #healingwithwholefoods #bread #fermented #itsgoodforyou See more

I am blessed that I have so much to be thankful for, especially the wonderful, supportive, soulful, beautiful, generous people that I am surrounded by on a daily basis. . My mom (especially), family, friends, colleagues, networking group, and support group. It is a firm belief of mine that we need a community to help us survive this crazy world- a tribe that supports us, loves us, encourages us to grow, and gets us into (or out of) trouble every once in a while too so and be... all that we can live a thorough and exciting life. . This to me is the definition of freedom: to be a part of a community that allows, supports, and pushes you to become the best version of yourself. And this is what I have. . Thank you for being you. I couldn't be me without you. . Sending out waves of gratitude and love! . #thanksgiving #thankful #grateful #friends #family #thanksmom #freedom #beallthatyoucanbe #suceed See more

We're doing it again! But different!. . I'm collaborating with my BNI power team to bring you our next seasonal installment of healthy living in the fall. . Speakers include:.... . Yours Truly: healthy eating in fall according to Traditional Chinese Medicine - fall foods and best cooking practices. . Barbara Howard: Arbonne Independent Consultant will share vegan and ethically sourced ingredients and healthy tips. Specifically, she will talk about the gut-skin connection and introduce Arbonne's new skincare line which contains bakuchiol, a plant based retinol that is sure to increase your skin's vibrancy! . Vanessa Yeung: owner and chef at Aphrodite Cooks WILL BE HOSTING A COOK-ALONG! You seriously don't know what you're missing if you don't tune into this. She'll be teaching us how to make. -CARAMELIZED BUTTERNUT SQUASH & PUMPKIN SOUP WITH WALNUT PESTO. -and BABY KALE SALAD WITH ROASTED CARDAMOM APPLES AND A LEMON TAHINI VINAIGRETTE. . My mouth is already watering and I'm getting that warm, happy feeling inside just reading those recipes! . Sign up at this link and you'll get sent the ingredients by email to buy a week in advance and you can join in the cooking- and more importantly the tasting! . https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/healthy-autumn-living-cook-alon . Hope to see you there!. . #healthyliving #healthyeating #fallfoods #autumnfoods #chinesemedicine #arbonne #aphroditecooks #cookalong See more

Good timing for the need of inspiration and hope!. . Welcome to fall, everyone!. . Autumn is a time of decline; it is the time to harvest all the growth and energetic work that was done in the spring and summer; to reap the bounty of our perseverance.... . In Autumn, "in the metal phase, energy is contracting and moving inward both in nature and within us, supporting our capacity for inner reflection... we turn our attention inward to access our values and what our unique inner knowing wants to teach us. By values I mean the qualities that define who you are at the center of your being and the things that have to be a part of the way you live for you to be fulfilled. Reflecting on what you love, what inspires you, and what you spend time and money on will give you a clear idea of your values.". . Take some time, dear reader, in this season to breathe. Let your diaphragm drop and let the cool air of autumn deep into your bellies. Let it cleanse you, let it inspire you. . #autumn #fall #rhythmsofchange #marysaunders #reflection #inspiration #lungs #chinesemedicine #turninward #embracechange #values #traditionalchinesemedicine #acupuncture See more

Last on our late summer foods list: Apricots! Can you believe Fall starts tomorrow!? Neutral in nature, sweet and sour in flavor, apricots moisten the Lungs and increase Yin fluids; they help to treat dry throat, thirst, asthma, and other dry Lung diseases.... Fun Fact: apricots can be used to treat anemia because of their high copper and cobalt content. Also, eating too many can cause loose stools. #apricot #apricots #sweet #dry #asthma #paulpitchford #healingwithwholefoods

Make sure to tell yourself how beautiful you are today! What's your favorite part about you? #body #bodylistens#mindtalks #listening #bekind #loveyourself

Babies love massage! In Chinese Medicine, acupuncture is rarely done on children under 12 years old because their skin and acupuncture channels are sensitive enough that just touch and massage can have deep therapeutic effects. If you'd like to learn how to do this or if you have a baby that needs treatment, contact me! #baby #tuina #acupressure #shiatsu #babytuina #babymassage #babytherapy #babies #touch #healing

Acupuncture.... Whether for treatment, for relaxation, or for prevention, acupuncture can benefit anyone. Safe and versatile, acupuncture is steeped in thousands of years of knowledge and tradition, and it continues to evolve too.... #acupuncture #treatment #relaxation #prevention #healing #mindbodysoul #tradition

Next on our late summer foods list are melons, particularly cantaloupe. Cool in nature, sweet in flavor, high in vitamin A, and especially good for the Lungs, cantaloupe clears heat and dampness, moisturizes, and promotes urination. Fun Fact: melons digest very quickly. If eaten with other fruit that digests slowly, this could lead to the melons fermenting in the stomach.... #melon #melons #cantaloupe #latesummerfoods #tcmdiet #paulpitchford #healingwithwholefoods #sweet

Perfect logic! #perfect#perfection #cute #allareone #love #allyouneedislove

One of the main focuses in my clinic is pain management. Pain is one of those things that is universal. It is a language that everyone knows and most can empathize with. It can be physical, it can be mental/emotional, and often times it's both. . Using mind and body techniques, pain can be overcome!. . Contact me to see what I can do to help you!... #pain #emotional #mental #physical #universal #acupuncture #chinesemedicine #shiatsu #massage #cupping #guasha #tuina #electrical #electricalacupuncture

These are two of the devices I use for electrical acupuncture, which is especially good for pain management. The one on the left is the Pointer Plus II, which is a fast frequency machine. I use it on points for a shorter amount of time. The one on the right is the ES-130, which is a slow frequency machine that I use over a longer period of time.... Both together confuse and recalibrate the nervous system to reset the pain signal. It's quick, safe and effective, and something that I love using! #acupuncture #electrical acupuncture #painbegone #pain

Next on the Late summer foods list: soybeans! High in protein and in essential fatty acids, soybeans are cooling in nature and sweet in flavor, and are good for so much! Soybeans are a pancreatic, Qi and Kidney tonic, are good for the bowels, help to combat dryness, cleanse the heart, and improve circulation. They promote good vision and lactation, reduce fever, and eliminate toxins from the body. In their immature form: edamame, they can be eaten steamed.... In their mature form, soybeans contain a digestive enzyme called trypsin, which makes them difficult to digest. Therefore, having them processed through fermentation is best and they come in a variety of forms: tofu, tempeh, or miso. #soy #soybeans #edamame #tofu #tempeh #miso #protein #fattyacids #tonic #healthy #lactation #paulpitchford #healingwithwholefoods

Shine On! #light #love #shine #outofthedark #belight #belove #allareone #allyouneedislove #bebright #share #give

A lot of people that come into my clinic are surprised by how strong I am. The Shiatsu that I do is deep and penetrating, all to work out knots and get your Qi flowing. And I always reply back that the massage I do isn't about brute strength, it's actually about the ability to use leverage and core muscles, which helps the body to relax. . Have you tried one of my massages yet? If not, you should! #massage #shiatsu #knots #leverage #gottatryit

Other than quite literally keeping your feet on the ground- barefoot is best, but any hike or walk will help too, what else can help with feeling grounded? You guessed it! Acupuncture! If you're in need of a little extra grounding, contact me!... #acupuncture #grounding #relax

In line with our late summer foods: potatoes! All kinds! Potatoes have a neutral nature and a sweet flavor. They tonify Qi & Yin, harmonize the Stomach, lubricate the intestines, and neutralizes acids. Thus, potatoes are known to give energy and reduce inflammation. Fun fact (Potatoes): if eaten with its skin on it is one of the most nutritionally nourishing foods!... Sweet Potatoes & Yams have a cooling nature and sweet nature. Along with all of the benefits of regular potatoes, sweet potatoes also increase lactation and because they are high in vitamin A are very good for the eyes. Fun Fact (Sweet Potatoes & Yams): if the skin and flesh is an orange colour, it is a sweet potato. If the skin is purple and the flesh is white it is a yam. In North America we don't eat yams nearly as much as sweet potatoes. #potato #yam #sweetpotato #latesummerfoods #tcmdiet #paulpitchford #healingwithwholefoods #sweet #qi #yin