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Catalyst for Breakfast Thoughts and experiences of a student of acupuncture in Portland, Oregon

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Catalyst for Breakfast · 4d ago

DIY Skin Care with Turmeric and Cumin

A quick note about two herbs I have fallen in love with, and now use in my daily routine: turmeric and cumin, two food-grade spices that are honored with a ubiquitous presence in kitchen cabinets across the world. Both spices … Continue reading →
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Catalyst for Breakfast · 1W ago

Sunset at Wat Pho

I’m playing a little catch-up here, as my vacation in Thailand took over any ambition to post… Now I’m back in the fresh embrace of Portland and looking forward to both reviewing my time in Thailand and enjoying the glorious … Continue reading →
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Catalyst for Breakfast · 1M ago

Bangkok and Portland, sitting in a tree. Twelve reasons for looove.

As we all do when traveling, I play the game of, hey this is like Portland except… Or this is like Italy except… and my mind tries to fit what I’m perceiving in Bangkok into a conceptual box that I … Continue reading →
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Catalyst for Breakfast · 1M ago

Sunrise at Wat Pho and the Chetawon Thai Traditional School of Massage

Current Sunrise in Bangkok: 6:26am Current Sunset in Bangkok: 6:28pm This makes for a nearly perfect 12 hour and 2 minute day. It’s nice to be in the subtropics. Nice and Hot! Last week I was able to take full … Continue reading →
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Catalyst for Breakfast · 2M ago

An Acupuncture Nerd in Thailand

As many of you may know, I am now in Thailand, in Krung Thep (Bangkok), the City of Angels! Actually the name for this city in Thai is the longest place name in the world (courtesy “Web of Linguistic Fun“). … Continue reading →
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Catalyst for Breakfast · 3M ago

Forces of Nature and JOY: Water Dragon 2012

If you know me, chances are that at some point I’ve talked your ear off about some outdoor adventure I had in Montana, involving everything from wolverine encounters to getting attacked by a goshawk. Well this post will also be … Continue reading →
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Catalyst for Breakfast · 5M ago

The Art of the Bath, Chinese Herbs, and Transdermal Celebrations

The bath. A container, a liquid. A human (or other animal) to bathe in this liquid.   The power of the bath has been celebrated by myths, enjoyed by many cultures, immortalized in film, and sadly overlooked by many citizens … Continue reading →
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Catalyst for Breakfast · 6M ago

Harvesting Emotion: Ripe Fruit and Healthy Breasts.

Every autumn it sneaks up on me. The time of year when I just want to lay on my couch, read a book and fall asleep, or merely stare into space and think about the past and people that I … Continue reading →
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Catalyst for Breakfast · 7M ago

Bitter-Sweet is Better than Sweet Alone. (Especially in Autumn)

Ever wonder why we Northwesterners crave coffee more furiously than usual with the first few cold and rainy days of fall? I would argue that aside from the culture associated with drinking coffee, we begin to crave the combination of … Continue reading →
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Catalyst for Breakfast · 7M ago

Simple Autumn Tea

Here’s my version of fortifying tea for autumn. 3 parts oatsraw, 3 parts nettle, 2 parts elderflower, 1 part mugwort (or 1/2 part white sage). This tea tastes delicious even without the help of sweeteners. If you’re feeling fancy, you … Continue reading →
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