Friday, June 10th is National Herb and Spice Day, a day to celebrate the diversity of flavors available to us through the powerful plant parts that have come to be known as herbs and spices. While this tradition is relatively recent in origin (first celebrated in 1999), the wonder of herbs and spices have been […]
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Many of us have noticed a dandelion pushing itself through a crack in concrete and may have even stopped to marvel at its sense of determination to live and grow. This little wonder is the energy of Spring, the energy of new life bursting into existence. In Chinese Medicine theory, that energy that comes with
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The winter solstice this year falls on a Tuesday, 10:58 am Eastern time to be exact, on December 21st. This is a magical moment in terms of Chinese Medicine’s view of seasonal rhythms. It is the exact time when yin, the dark aspect of the yin-yang (tai ji) symbol, reaches its peak, and the spark
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Moderation We’ve always the heard the saying to enjoy everything in moderation, and that is definitely true when it comes to holiday foods. Don’t try to deprive yourself during the holidays, it most likely won’t go over well. Having an extra holiday treat here and there won’t kill you. You’re allowed to indulge a bit,
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Many of my women clients ask me what the best multi vitamin is for them. I’ve researched many different options throughout the years. Hands down, the absolute best multi-vitamin for women on the planet is Equi‑Fem. It is recommended as a general female multi, as well as for those having menopausal and peri- menopausal symptoms,
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Good quality, uninterrupted sleep is essential to achieving optimal health. Without it, we fall prey to a number of health problems such as increased body mass index (BMI), a decline in cognitive performance, depression and anxiety, increased risk of heart disease and diabetes, hormonal imbalances, immune system dysfunction, and even vitamin D deficiency. Stages of
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