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) […]
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The Rainbow Diet
Very simply, the rainbow diet includes fruit and vegetables in a variety of colors to get the most benefit from food. Following this rule of thumb will make your meals more aesthetically pleasing and is the foundation for an anti-oxidant rich diet that protects cells from oxidative stress and reduces free radicals in the body. White […]
Sciatica: Trigger Point Case Study
Sciatica is no fun and when you have it seems like it will never go away. Never give up looking for a solution to your pain! Case study: a patient came into the office complaining of sciatica pain that ran down the back of her leg. A runner, she was frustrated and wanted results. After discussion […]
The Power of Culinary Herbs
The power of culinary herbs is often unknown. You may not realize it, but the culinary herbs you’re adding to your meals are giving you medicinal benefits, too! In addition to adding flavor to the meal, culinary herbs help digest it. They also are high in cancer-preventing anti-oxidants, are anti-viral, anti-bacterial and possess many other properties, as you […]
Superfood Smoothie
This superfood smoothie packs a nutritional punch and is thick so it satisfies the appetite, too. Full of fruit and nutrients, we’ve crafted a smoothie using three kinds of fruit: cherries, blueberries, and banana. Then we sneak in a superfood that complement the distinctive flavors, rendering it so thick you’ll need a spoon, if only to slow down and […]