Jade is one of the oldest and most valuable gemstones the world. In East Asia the value of Jade is comparable to diamonds and gold in the west. Jade has been in known use for the past 7000 years and has been used in almost every culture around the world.
It has played a very important role in the ancient Maori tribes of New Zealand. Often call Greenstone, it was considered to be a treasure. They also made tools, weapons and ornaments of it. Read more…
Acne and/or Rosacea, Cosmetic Acupuncture, Healthy Living, Skin Care
When it comes to the topic of cocaine versus coca cola my honest opinion is they are equally addictive and harmful. The only shocking difference is that coca cola is still legal. If I had to choose between the two it would be a very tough choice and that is not because I am a drug addict or a sugar addict but because they both are extremely harmful and I am not convinced one is more harmful than the other. Coca Cola could be very useful for many other applications but when consumed I believe it to be very dangerous. Read below for some interesting facts about Coca Cola and it’s competitor Pepsi, yes Pepsi is just as bad. Read more…
Healthy Living, Uncategorized
When your hormones are balanced and happy, it is visible on your face, which appears more relaxed and content. However, painful, heavy or irregular periods, PMS, fertility challenges, mood swings, and menopausal hot flashes are just some of the problems that can occur when hormones go haywire. These imbalances can be corrected with a series of acupuncture treatments and/or a personalized herbal formula, and by following some lifestyle guidelines according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Read more…
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Power breakfasts: If you have a crazy schedule, breakfast and lunch are usually a light grab while dinner’s your one big helping of comfort. But recent research shows that if you flip that all around and eat most of your calories early in the day, you can drop more than just a couple pounds in just a month! Here are some tips on creating the most effective meals that will allow you to indulge AND lose! Read more…
Healthy Living
There has been a lot of controversy pertaining to the Raw Food Diet. Two of the most misleading claims by Raw Food enthusiasts are “Cooked foods are dead foods” and that “Cooking leads to nutrient loss”. Let’s take a closer look at what goes on during the process of cooking and evaluate the facts from a Western and Chinese medicine perspective.
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Healthy Living
Turmeric is a restorative food from the ginger family. Turmeric is frequently used in ayervedic medicine for its beautifying properties and is renowned as natures internal cosmetic. Read more…
Acne and/or Rosacea, Healthy Living, Skin Care
High Quality Unrefined Virgin Coconut oil offers naturally significant healing and health boosting benefits. Remember, I am speaking of high quality virgin coconut oil not low quality coconut oil that has been refined, bleached and deodrized, as this is disease promoting coconut oil. Virgin coconut oil is a medium chain fatty acid which means it is burning fat not storing fat. Virgin coconut oil actually boosts your metabolism, aiding in weight loss. Read more…
Acne and/or Rosacea, Healthy Living, Skin Care, Uncategorized
Up to 48 toxic chemicals commonly used in everyday consumer products have shown up in blood and urine samples of five prominent women environmental activists, according to a study by the Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit organization devoted to protecting human health and the environment …read on at http://ow.ly/4Xq6
Healthy Living, Skin Care
I highly encourage everyone to go to this website and search your current skin care products to see what you are really putting on your skin each and everyday.
http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/
Healthy Living, Skin Care
Everyday you take in a wide variety of toxins and chemicals into your system from lifestyle, stress, enviornment, the foods you eat and even the air you breathe. Over time the toxins accumulate putting stress on your liver and other organ systems, which inevitably hinder your body, deter your mind and restrain your spirit. The liver is the most important organ next to your heart, SO LOVE IT. In Chinese medicine, a healthy liver is seen as the most critical element in the body’s natural ability to fight disease and function optimally. Read more…
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