Active Acupuncture of Ashland - Molly Romero, L.Ac.

04/21/2026

This weekend is my big race at the Eugene Marathon. I'm proud to run for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House!
26.2 miles on the 26th of April 2026! My goal is to raise $2600, and I was wondering if you would be willing to help me cross the finish line today with a donation? The funds go directly to the House that operates right by legendary Hayward field, where I'll finish the race! Thank you for always believing in me!

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon & SW Washington provides access to medical care, a home away from home, and a community of support for seriously ill or injured children and their families. I'm excited to join this incredible initiative! This organization's mission is very important to me a...

04/01/2026

🌟 Exciting Announcement! 🌟

I've decided to turn my running passion into something even greater than just a boost for my mental health. On April 26, 2026, I will be running 26.2 miles—those '26s' lined up perfectly just feel right! 🎉

But this time, I'm running with a purpose beyond myself. I'm raising funds and awareness for the incredible Ronald McDonald House, which provides a home away from home for families with seriously ill children.

I have a goal: wouldn't it be amazing if we could raise $2,600 to keep the ‘26’ theme going strong? Every dollar counts, and your support can make a real difference in the lives of families during challenging times.

Join me on this journey! If you feel inspired, please consider donating or sharing this post to help spread the word. Together, we can make a meaningful impact! 💖

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon & SW Washington provides access to medical care, a home away from home, and a community of support for seriously ill or injured children and their families. I'm excited to join this incredible initiative! This organization's mission is very important to me a...

05/01/2023

"Even
after
all this time
the sun never says to the earth,
"You owe me."
Look
what happens
with a love like that-
it lights the whole world." -Hafiz

04/24/2023

"When you recognize her beauty,
the eye applauds, the heart stands in an ovation.
and the tongue when she is near
is on its best behavior,
it speaks more like light.
What does light talk about?
I asked a plant that once.
It said, "I am not sure,
but it makes me grow." -St. Thomas Aquinas

04/17/2023

"How
did the rose
ever open its heart
and give to this world all of its beauty?
It felt the encouragement of light against its being, otherwise we all remain too
frightened." -Hafiz

04/10/2023

"Our hands imbibe like roots,
so I place them on what is beautiful in this world.
And I fold them in prayer, and they
draw from the heavens light." -St. Francis of Assisi

04/03/2023

"Live with dignity, women, live with dignity, men.
Few things will more enhance our beauty as
much." -Rabia

04/16/2021

Short and sweet and educational!

Has anyone ever told you, "Stand up straight!" or scolded you for slouching at a family dinner? Comments like that might be annoying—but they're not wrong. Your posture is the foundation for every movement your body makes and can determine how well your body adapts to the stresses on it. Murat Dal...

04/06/2021

Basic Miso Soup - Here’s another delicious recipe from the "Ancient Wisdom, Modern Kitchen" cook book. Miso soup is based on miso paste, a form of fermented soy containing healthy probiotics. This is a great soup for anyone feeling under the weather, has an upset stomach, or is recovering from an illness.

Ingredients:
1 tbsp dried precut wakame seaweed
2 and 1/2 cups dash soup stock or water
1/2 block (about 7 ounces) soft or firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3-4 tbsp white miso paste, or 1 and 1/2-2 tbsp red miso paste, or to taste
1 medium-sided green onion, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces, roots and tough tips discarded.

Directions:
Soak the wakame in water for 2-3 minutes. It will expand a lot, so don’t be misled by its compact size in its dried form.
Place the dash soup stock in a pot and bring to a boil.
add the wakame and tofu to the pot, then simmer over low heat, covered with the lid slightly ajar, for about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat.
Remove 4 tbsp of the stock from the pot and, in a bowl, mix it with the miso paste, making sure that all the lumps are stirred out. Gradually pour the miso mixture back into the pot and stir.
garnish with the green onion.

Note: there are endless variations to this recipe. One could add beansprouts, daikon, carrots, eggs, or anything else they fancied.

Lastly, I would highly recommend looking into this cookbook. The authors not only include a number of great recipes, they also break down the recipes' connections to traditional Chinese medicine.