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Ramblings, musings, helpful tidbits and other focused memos, made to revel in with your morning latte, on your commute to Uni, or with something red in hand. If there’s something you’d love to see covered here, let us know. We want this to be a vault of very handy information and a glorious extension of your vis-a-vis Meraki experience. Get ready to take a few (hundred) screenshots, gal.
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Your menstrual cycle and how it corresponds to the seasons.
What if your energy, cravings, moods, and creativity weren’t random but part of a beautiful, rhythmic cycle that mirrored nature herself?
Jul 173 min read
Why one-size-fits-all wellness doesn’t work: Understanding your constitution in Chinese Medicine
So what’s the missing piece? Why may your friend get such awesome results from smoothies and you feel hungry and irritated an hour after having one?
Jul 103 min read
Propaganda We don’t fall for here at Meraki: 10 wellness trends that eastern medicine isn’t clapping for
Let’s be real. The wellness world is full of trends. Every scroll on Instagram serves up another "must-do" routine, supplement, or...
Jun 263 min read
The Nature of Yin: How to Embrace This Deep, Restorative Force in Your Life
When you understand yin, you begin to see it not only as a concept but as a rhythm that lives inside your body, your cycles, your emotions, your creativity… and your deepest sense of self.
Jun 123 min read
Why We Love LED Light Therapy in our treatment room
We love our LED light, you may be noticing we are using it all the time and here is why.
Feb 194 min read
Let’s Talk About Qi: Your Body’s Secret Superpower!
Qi (pronounced "chee"), the star of Chinese Medicine and the unsung hero of your health
Nov 26, 20243 min read
Why You Need To Attend A Cacao Ceremony
Cacao ceremonies are bridging the gap between our love for cacao and our need for self-awakening.
Jan 30, 20233 min read
Our Top 5 Fertility Boosting Tips For 2023
New year – new addition to the family? Maybe this is the year you have decided to expand your family and start trying to become pregnant....
Jan 27, 20234 min read
IBS + Endo - What's the connection?
To start off, let’s all get in step with the lingo: IBS is for Irritable Bowel Syndrome and ENDO is for Endometriosis. Cool? Now, if IBS...
Dec 9, 20213 min read
What's the difference between PMDD and PMS?
PMDD and PMS are fancy medical terms used to describe the varying amount of pain and discomfort that women experience with menstruation....
Nov 25, 20213 min read
Chinese Medicine Lingo
Nǐ hǎo ladies and gents! Today’s blog will be in Chinese, are you ready? Ok, just kidding….. If you are a reader of our blog, I know you...
Nov 12, 20213 min read
Hyperthyroid or Hypothyroid: What's the difference?
The thyroid, believe it or not, was discovered centuries ago, back in the 1500s to be precise. It was named after the shield used in...
Sep 21, 20213 min read
Folic Acid Demystified: Folic Acid, Folinic Acid & 5-MTHF
Mammas and soon-to-be mammas, I am sure you have heard ALOT about the importance of folic acid supplementation not only early in your pregna
Sep 14, 20214 min read
The scoop on HIIT workouts - Yay or Nay?
With our fast-paced 21st century lifestyles, you've just gotta love HIIT. Who wouldn't love a 7 minute workout that is said to be as effecti
Sep 7, 20215 min read
Stress and its impact on your uterus
The uterus/womb is a misunderstood yet overwhelming glorious organ. It is here, the wonder of new life begins. It is the quintessence of a w
Aug 31, 20214 min read
Your Gut: The quintessential health hub
Leaky gut, gut dysbiosis, gut microbiome, gut-brain axis….There's a big bunch of gut-related words that have gotten very popular in the last
Aug 24, 20215 min read
Getting Prepared: Secrets to boosting your success rate.
For some of us lovelies, IVF may be the only remaining option towards achieving a successful pregnancy
Aug 17, 20216 min read
The green smoothie that actually tastes good!
The green smoothie that actually tastes good and is nourishing for your bod.
Aug 11, 20211 min read
Aug 5, 20214 min read
Eating for your Fertility - 7 Foods that feed your femme power.
Fertility and food is a tricky topic simply because fertility is so multi-faceted there is no single diet that can lead to perfect...
Jun 28, 20214 min read
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