Here’s how to stop an oncoming cold 85% of the time: make a tea of dried orange or tangerine peel. Why dried citrus peels: they are loaded with Vitamins C and K. If you make a tea of the peels at the first sign of a cold, you’ll either not get a full-blown cold, or […]
Acupuncture
The Nervous System’s Functions
We need to lay out an overview of the nervous system’s functions before moving on to our series on stress, anxiety and depression and what you can do to find real and long-lasting relief. The nervous system functions as the body’s communication system, the superhighway of a vast network of nerves that connect in a […]
Taoist Breathing Method
The air we breath contributes to our general well-being, but we don’t often think about that in the context of nutrition. Yes, nutrition! Air is a form of nutrient in both biomedicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The exchange of gases occurs in the lungs, where oxygen (O2) is inhaled and carbon dioxide (CO2) […]
Keep Moving!
Science has established we need to keep moving everyday, and the latest research shows that 150 minutes a week, or about 25 minutes a day is the sweet spot for the general population. Interestingly, the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York recommends 30-60 minutes daily exercise for healthy people, and 30 minutes a day for cancer patients. […]
Increase Conception Rate Naturally
If you want to increase conception rate naturally, eastern medicine may make the difference for you. Fertility clinics across the globe are adding acupuncture as a service because it works: the research shows pregnancy rates almost double with the addition of acupuncture to ART (assisted reproductive technology) techniques. How can acupuncture help? Yes, it’s a needle, an object stuck […]