March 5, 2024

By Kalpana (Rose) M. Kumar, M.D.

As we move close to Spring, I am really excited about seeing more sun, being outdoors, moving my body more vigorously and reveling in Nature as the ground thaws and new life emerges. Ah, the beauty of Spring! This time of year emboldens our will to take charge of our health and also to shed excess winter weight. There is much we can do to prepare ourselves for a healthy Spring.

Coconut Chia Pudding with Fruits

Peace Treaty for Couples

Eric Ehrke, LCSW, LMFT

When committed lovers fight, there are two simultaneous events occurring within each partner. Each believes they have a valid concern that they are trying to express. Secondly their method of communication is often distorted by old emotional allergies and a conviction that the other person is in illusion and lacks necessary wisdom. They’re usually accurate but their strategy to achieve a peaceful resolution is flawed in the following way. Most combatants focus on their own point of view and the other’s distortion while arguing. 

The Five Movements and Six Qi

Chunchieh Bruce Sun, CAc, MSOM, Dipl OM

Happy Asian new year! 2024, as you may know, is the year of the dragon. The theory of Five Movements and Six Qi predicts that in 2024, we must pay attention to the impact of cold and dampness on our bodies, as we will be more vulnerable to spleen, stomach and kidney diseases.

National Nutrition Month

Joy Lenz, RD CD

March is National Nutrition Month! You know at The Ommani Center how important nutrition is, so when we have a chance to celebrate, we will! Here are a few ideas for you:

An Act of Alternate Rebellion

Angela Topetzes, ATR

Often, our culture places unrealistic expectations on our performance. We are spread thin among multiple roles and expected to exceed as parent, child, partner, friend, coworker, leader, civilian, and so on. The result may lead intense perfectionism, and could be paired with flashes of shame and guilt.   

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