Sometimes my kids are the biggest reminders of what it means to live more intentionally. At a young age, their innocence and unfiltered comments (often embarrassingly honest) resonate with me as they take in the world around them. The other day, my daughter made a remark which made me realize how much she really is…
Your Medicine is in Your Pantry
July 31, 2022
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Food has been the medicine of humanity since the dawn of time. Many herbs that we associate only with seasoning our food are, in fact, potent herbal medicines. The distinction between herbal food and herbal medicine is actually quite subjective. There is a wide area of overlap with the two categories. If you think of all the…
A Second Look at Apricot Kernel (Laetrile) Therapy
Not many natural cancer treatments have been as controversial as laetrile, a substance derived from the seeds of apricots. But make no mistake, the heated debate over the effectiveness of apricot kernel therapy (laetrile therapy) in treating cancer has not died down as conventional medical doctors and holistically minded experts go toe-to-toe in heated debates….
Secrets for Fighting the Common Cold Using Chinese Medicine
I began writing this post a couple of weeks ago, feeling pretty smug and self-righteous that I hadn’t caught the cold that everyone around me was sporting. Most people I knew weren’t flat out sick, but as their cold progressed, it dropped down and became a chest thing, and they were dealing with a big…
Mushroom Soup Immunity, Iron, and Vitamin D (Recipe)
July 29, 2022
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Mushrooms are strange creatures. Neither plant nor animal, these fungal fruits are in a class all their own. Some species are psychotropic. Others are deadly. For many ancient cultures, even perfectly edible mushrooms were suspect. The Chinese, however, embraced mushrooms early on. One of the most important specimens in Chinese culture is shiitake, which has been a…
Holistic Skin Care for Lasting Beauty and Longevity
One of the beauties of traditional Chinese medicine is that it is not limited to just the treatment of diseases alone. In ancient times, many Chinese herbal formulas were created to optimize wellbeing, enhance beauty, and promote longevity. Traditional Chinese medicine takes a holistic approach when it comes to lasting beauty and aging gracefully. There…
6 Medicinal Herbs You Should Be Growing in Your Garden
July 27, 2022
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Not that long ago, people knew the healing properties of plants that grew in the fields and forests where they lived. This knowledge was invaluable when doctors might be hours or even days away. It was also a way of life. Today, knowing we can treat the most common ailments with plants grown in our…
How to Secure Your Water Supply for Emergencies
Amid food inflation and shortages perhaps even more important than stocking up on nonperishable foods is to make sure you have a supply of potable water. Many are so used to having running tap water on demand that they forget that source can vanish overnight. City water is typically pumped into a tall water tower….
The Healthiest Foods for Summer, According to Chinese Medicine
July 22, 2022
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A solar term is a period of approximately two weeks based on the sun’s position in the zodiac. There are 24 solar terms in a year, which make up the traditional Chinese calendar system used to guide farming and everyday life. The calendar contributes to the ancient Chinese philosophy that living in accordance with nature…
Migraine Sufferers Have Options Beyond Just Pain Medication
July 13, 2022
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Migraine headaches currently affect more than one billion people across the globe and are the second-leading cause of disability worldwide. Nearly one-quarter of U.S. households have at least one member who suffers from migraines. An estimated 85.6 million workdays are lost as a result of migraine headaches each year. Yet many who suffer with migraine…
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