Author: Jordyn Ricca
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Holistic Therapies: Acupuncture and Moxibustion in Fertility Preparation
Acupuncture and moxibustion are time-tested therapies used in (Asian Medicine) to help the body restore it’s own natural healing capacity and enhance fertility. The fertilty therapies at Red Earth, include acupuncture and moxibustion (moxa) r to restore balance, improve reproductive health, and optimize your ability to conceive naturally. What is Acupuncture? Acupuncture involves the use…
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Xiaoman (小满): The Lesser Fullness of Grain
May 21st – June 5th As we move deeper into the heart of spring, we arrive at Xiaoman (小满), the eighth solar term in the traditional East Asian calendar. Translating to “Lesser Fullness,” Xiaoman marks a period where grains begin to plump but are not yet ripe, symbolizing a state of gradual growth and potential.…
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The Start of Summer: A Message from Red Earth
As we step deeper into spring, we find ourselves approaching a meaningful seasonal threshold in the traditional East Asian calendar: Lìxià (立夏) — the Start of Summer. This is the moment when nature begins to stretch fully into warmth, when blossoms give way to fruit, and the energy of growth turns outward. It’s a time…
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How Stress Impacts Fertility
The Mind and Body are “not two” and honoring the connection: between the two supports a woman’s natural ability to bear children. In our fast-paced world, stress has become an inevitable part of life. However, stress, particularly chronic stress, can significantly impact fertility. At Red Earth, we understand that the mind-body connection is crucial when…
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Nurturing Your Body: Dietary Practices for Fertility Enhancement
At Red Earth, we know that fertility extends beyond just about physical health. Creating a healthy family is all about nourishing the body, mind, and spirit. The foods we consume play a crucial role in a new mother’s hormone balance, and reproductive health as your body for prepares for a strong pregnancy, and a successful…
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Lìxià (立夏) – The Start of Summer
May 5–May 20 As we step into Lìxià, the seventh solar term of the year, we officially welcome the beginning of summer in the traditional East Asian almanac. The heat (yang) that has been building through the year is now everywhere. Enjoy. This period signifies a shift in the natural world, as everything living is…
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24 Qi Nodes | Grain Rain (Gǔyǔ) | April 20th
April 20th – May 4th Grain Rain, or Gǔyǔ (谷雨), marks the sixth Qi Node of the year and the last seasonal phase of spring and the transition from spring to summer. This is the time when the increased warmth (Yang) and rains (Yin) nourish the young grains just as they begin to root more…
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Clear Bright (Qīng Míng) | Qi Node | April 4th
April 4th–April 19th Coming on the heels of the Spring Equinox where the Yin (cold) and Yang (warm) are perfectly balanced, we are now entering into a time where the warmth is more abundant. The increased warmth stirres everything back to life and calls everything to bloom. Where we have previously been suggesting caution and…
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24 Qi Nodes | Spring Equinox | March 20th
The second set of Qi Nodes (15 day periods) of the year takes us from Spring Equinox to right before the Summer Solstice. Qi Node: Character: Phonetic: Date: Spring Equinox 春分 Chun Fen March 20th Clear Bright 清明 Qing Ming April 4th Grain Rains 穀雨 Gu Yu April 20th March 20th marks Spring Equinox and…
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24 Qi Nodes | Insects Stir
We’re continuing our exploration of the seasons of the Asian Almanac and how they impact us. Our hope is that by paying attention to the flows of nature as the year progresses, we can learn to work with nature so that nature will work for us. 3 Insects Stir 驚蟄 March 5th – March 19th…