Portland Family Acupuncture

02/28/2026

My Morning Coffee

I get the question if I drink coffee, a lot actually. Here's my answer.... sometimes. I usually drink my interesting decaf coffee concoction (ground decaf, astragalus, and dandelion root) I'll show how to make it below. I sometimes add actual coffee in, but if I grind regular coffee then I grind cardamom with it to reduce the acidity, jitters, and make it taste even better!...

I get the question if I drink coffee, a lot actually. Here’s my answer…. sometimes. I usually drink my interesting decaf coffee concoction (ground decaf, astragalus, and dandelion root)…

02/13/2026

Yummy Beet Smoothie to Build Blood

So last night I asked my daughter, "what kind of smoothie do you want?" She replied a "red smoothie mommy." Well okay so I thought I don't have enough strawberries to make it red so I decided to go with beets. I have plenty of those since I've been doing some amazing fermented beets and veggies mix, but that will have to be another post......

So last night I asked my daughter, “what kind of smoothie do you want?” She replied a “red smoothie mommy.” Well okay so I thought I don’t have enough strawberries to …

01/29/2026

Hibernating in Winter

For those who know me, you know I have a hard time sitting still let alone trying to hibernate!! But alas wintertime is the time to try and slow down, eat simple warming soups and stews and restore and repair the energy we've spent other times of the year. In TCM winter is associated with Water, with the Bladder and Kidneys and the color black....

For those who know me, you know I have a hard time sitting still let alone trying to hibernate!! But alas wintertime is the time to try and slow down, eat simple warming soups and stews and restore…

09/22/2025

Autumn in Traditional Chinese Medicine is associated with the Metal element. The Metal element correlates to the Lungs and Large Intestine. Their primary function is to take in new things and let go of the old. The Lungs control inhalation-exhalation and also control the opening and closing of our pores. Our skin is governed by the Lungs and one way to renew and give new life to our Lungs is through our skin....

Autumn in Traditional Chinese Medicine is associated with the Metal element. The Metal element correlates to the Lungs and Large Intestine. Their primary function is to take in new things and let g…

03/18/2023

Morgan Costley, LAc LMT graduated from Oregon College of Oriental Medicine with a master’s degree in Chinese Medicine, having previous completed massage training at East West College of Healing Arts in 2011. The past twelve years, she has spent her time honing her skills as a practitioner and expanding her knowledge of the body. Morgan has developed a strong connection with her hands and to their ability to access sources of pain and injury....

Morgan Costley, LAc LMT graduated from Oregon College of Oriental Medicine with a master’s degree in Chinese Medicine, having previous completed massage training at East West College of Healing Art…

03/16/2023

I love any type of h**p milk.... but this one is just so delicious!! H**p milk is good for you because it has a balanced profile of omega 3's and 6's, great for keeping up the perfect proportion of good fats in your diet. Also amazing for lubricating our joints and keeping them fluid and mobile. Add it to tea or coffee to give it an exotic flavor reminiscent of Chai....

I love any type of h**p milk…. but this one is just so delicious!! H**p milk is good for you because it has a balanced profile of omega 3’s and 6’s, great for keeping up the perfe…

01/21/2019

Working on some yummy sore muscle salve

12/03/2018

Having a great time selling Rescue Rub at Vegan Maker and Craft Fair @ Taborspace

09/23/2018

I love fermented foods!!! This is ginger, daikon, cabbage and carrot. So delicious and especially easy with the easy fermenter from

09/04/2018

So excited for this lovely breakfast!! Stewed pears, peaches with figs and strawberries and lightly roasted nuts!! Loving these cool mornings. We’re transitioning from Earth to Metal Element soon❤️ @ Portland, Oregon

08/17/2018

Having fun making elderberry syrup! @ Portland, Oregon

08/16/2018

Pears nourish the Lung Yin. They are great for persistent dry cough or sore throats.