When I first started studying Traditional East Asian medicine, it felt like if I studied hard enough, I could access the secrets of the universe. 

I’ve had a few pregnant people describe to me their aversion to meat, even in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters when I become more concerned about their appetite. 

For those of you who might not know, I lived in Spain for 6 years.  This is a dish I learned there, and the way of cooking rice is central to many Spanish dishes, including paella. 

If you've ever been anemic and then come out of it, you know what a gift of health and life it is to have healthy blood.