Energy Medicine
Sitting Moon provides women with information on how to prepare for a new child and how to have a healthy postpartum period. The book includes information on nutrition, especially Chinese nutrition, what physical changes a new mother might expect, common ailments and how to help heal them, qi gong, acupressure, meditation, and exercise. Also includes recipes for the first four weeks after birth and meal plans.
The Author
Dr. Jessica Chen is a Board Licensed Doctor of Oriental Medicine and Licensed Acupuncturist with a speciality degree in women’s health and reproduction.
Originally from Taipei, Taiwan, Dr. Chen grew up with a strong herbal tradition — her mother often used medicinal herbs in seasonal dishes when preparing the family’s daily meals. As a result, Dr. Chen continued studying the healing properties of food and plants, a journey that eventually led her to devote 12 years to practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine at the prestigious Tao of Wellness in Santa Monica, California. In 2017, Dr. Chen left to start her own practice where she offers herbal medicine, nutrition, acupuncture, cupping and facial rejuvenation among many other services.
Reviews
“What an incredible difference. It has been three years since my Sitting Moon and these delicious recipes, and I look back with incredible fondness and gratitude.”
— Sargjo
“It was an easy and informative book to read. Plenty of advice and recipes for the new mamas! Highly recommend!”
— Vivian Manduca-Marquez
“Before reading it I felt unprepared for my postpartum experienced. Now it's some thing that I'm looking forward to and feeling less concerned with postpartum depression!”