

Spring Healing
The spring season is associated with the Wood element in the Five Element medicine. This element symbolizes the birth and fresh beginning...
by Shanti Dechen, CCAP, CAI, LMT
Mar 24, 20214 min read


Spring Rejuvenation
March 20th welcomed the vernal or spring equinox for the Northern Hemisphere or the Southern Hemisphere's autumnal equinox. In the...
Shanti Dechen, CCAP, CAI, LMT
Mar 20, 20218 min read


Spring is Here!
Hooray, springtime is here! March 20th welcomes the spring equinox in the Northern Hemisphere (autumn equinox for the Southern...
Shanti Dechen, CCAP, CAI, LMT
Mar 19, 20212 min read


Spring Cleaning with Essential Oils
Spring is the time to open the windows, clean out the closets and clean your home environment. Using essential oils in household cleaning...
Shanti Dechen, CCAP, CAI, LMT
Mar 17, 20213 min read


Reduce Spring Allergies Naturally
The springtime environment naturally brings more rain and wind; this increases the pollen in the plants and trees, which is vital in...
Shanti Dechen, CCAP, CAI, LMT
Mar 10, 20213 min read


Grounding and Centering Your Earth Element
In the Northern Hemisphere, we are now entering late summer, or the in-between season, before autumn starts. In the five-element theory...
Shanti Dechen, CCAP, CAI, LMT
Sep 8, 20204 min read


Aromatic Reflections
2020 has been a very different for me than the last two decades. In the past, I have been hyper-vigilant and responsive. I would have...
Shanti Dechen, CCAP, CAI, LMT
Jan 27, 20203 min read


Staying Healthy During the Cold and Flu Season
During the winter months, when we spend more time indoors, exposure to cold and influenza viruses is common. Viruses are present all...
Shanti Dechen, CCAP, CAI, LMT
Dec 24, 20194 min read


Holiday Preparation
The end of the year holidays is a wonderful time to connect with friends and family. With our busy lives, it can also be stressful in...
Shanti Dechen, CCAP, CAI, LMT
Dec 16, 20192 min read


Empowered Self-Care
The days are becoming shorter and colder as the Winter season is approaching. Keeping yourself healthy and vital is essential to...
Shanti Dechen, CCAP, CAI, LMT
Dec 14, 20193 min read










































