Are the foods you're feeding your body fostering an environment for health?
As you very well know, I have been advising my patients to eliminate gluten, sugar and caffeine to help with allergy symptoms and food sensitivity.
Pear-Tea for the Lingering Cough
This Winter has not been great for many who caught the nasty cold or flu. Not to mention the cough that usually lingers long after the cold is gone. I think you'll find this recipe to be helpful, simple and tasty, as I do.
Elderberry Gummies for Health!
Elderberry contains powerful antioxidants (often used in the treatment of flu), making it a great immunity boosting treat that you can give to your kids or enjoy yourself!
Yes, the Flu Season is Here!
Are you prepared? I am a big believer in preventive care as some of you already know. This time of the year it is more stressful due to the holidays, not to mention you will be around a lot of people out shopping, at office parties and everything in between.
Cold Season Is All Around Us
Winter is here and the holidays have begun. Here are some tips on staying healthy.
Benefits of Tea
There is a lot to know about tea such as varieties of tea, the region where it is grown, and how it was processed. This will determine the quality and the taste among other things. Today let’s just talk about the types of tea we consumed most and the benefits of tea.
'Tis the season to talk Liver!
You may remember, back in July we began exploring the organs, and we started with the Liver.
Well we've come full circle, and we're going to dig in a little deeper this time!
Self Massage for Kidney Health
According to TCM, the Kidney time is between 5 pm and 7 pm. This is the best time to rest and rejuvenate the Kidney Qi.
One means of doing this is self massage, spend a few minutes giving gentle attention to the Kidney area.
To detox or not to detox...
Spring is here and most people are thinking this is the time of detox. In Chinese medicine, we do not think of only detoxing once or twice a year. We use food throughout the year to nourish, build and detox.
When it's cold, dress and EAT warm.
During the Winter months, it is best to eat and dress for the season. This is the time to eat nutritious dense food. Winter is the time to nourish, build and fill our body with nourishment. It is not the time to eliminate or cleanse.