This delicious and healthy tea is the perfect thing to make after being out shoveling (or anytime really). Turmeric has long been used in Chinese medicine, and recently is has been shown that curcumin, a component of turmeric, is strongly anti-inflammatory. So if you are feeling a little achy and cold after shoveling snow, make up this wonderful warming and… Read more »
The holidays have come and gone leaving colder temperatures and snowy roads . . . it’s winter time in New England. While technically the days are getting longer, this is really the heart of the winter season and it can feel like it may never end. If you find yourself feeling any of the following symptoms, you may be suffering… Read more »
“In cases of disease and disorder, the physician should first address the diet and lifestyle.” – Sun Si-Miao (581-682 CE) Over the years, I have had many inquiries wondering if acupuncture can help with weight loss. Since many are looking for a “magic needle” they are disappointed with my answer. Yes, acupuncture can help with weight loss if it’s used… Read more »
It seems like fall is the time of the pumpkin, and only the pumpkin! But don’t forget about other yummy and healthy winter squashes and root vegetables. One of my favorite is the sweet potato! My favorite (and easy!) way to make them is baked sweet potato fries. Sweet Potato: They are neutral and sweet. Strengthens the Spleen and Stomach… Read more »
“Thus, the wind-evil is the main factor to induce various disease, it has many variations, and has no regular pattern when it turns to become other diseases. But, in the last analysis, the diseases are stemmed from the invasion of wind-evil.” – Simple Questions (Su Wen), Chapter 42. In case there was any questions about it, last week’s weather demonstrated… Read more »
