The answer is … it depends. Hopefully by now you know there’s no shortcut to eating healthy. There’s no magic pill, injection, or procedure that gives you the body you think you want. After 20 years of working in the natural healthcare field, I’ve amassed a lot of observational data. People who make permanent changes in…
Whether you’re talking about menopause, PCOS, fertility, testosterone, adrenal, diabetic, or stress hormones, they all share similar needs. The first basic need is INGREDIENTS. Foods, or if you’re not going to eat them, supplements. 1. Zinc – necessary for Zinc is found in seeds, oats, oysters, beef, crab, chickpeas, black beans, greek yogurt, and cashews. You can…
Are we really “what we eat”? Things that seem normal for us to eat – hamburgers, pie, french fries, beer, soda, and potato chips – can be related to your hip problem or your neck pain. Contrary to what most MD’s will tell you, arthritis is not an incurable, life-long thing you have to suffer…
So, what is the deal with gluten? Is it the same as wheat? Isn’t whole wheat good for you? Do I HAVE to avoid it? If I avoid it, what the heck do I eat??? Gluten is a sticky protein found in wheat and related grains. It helps breads rise and have a fluffy texture…
In Chinese medicine, your digestion is the “center” of your health. It’s where we start the healing process. It’s where Qi – life-force energy – is made! Master Nagano, my teacher’s teacher (my grand-teacher?), said on his deathbed, “Don’t forget about the Stomach Qi.” One thing to consider is what you’re eating on a regular basis. It makes…
Among the blossoms, a single jar of wine.No one else here, I ladle it out myself. Raising my cup, I toast the bright moon,and facing my shadow makes friends three, though moon has never understood wine,and shadow only trails along behind me. Kindered a moment with moon and shadow,I’ve found a…
In nature, it’s normal for an animal to eat the placenta of her newborn. Traditionally, the organs were the prized part of a slaughtered animal. Because traditional societies recognized that’s where the bulk of the nutrition is. In America, we think it’s “gross,” or simply “medical waste.” I truly believe that my fast recovery after…
There is something that other countries regularly include in their diet that the US does not. Any idea what it is??? Pickled – or fermented – vegetables and foods. Think about it: the Germans have saurkraut; the Greeks were among the first to ferment grapes and make wine; the Koreans have kimchi; yogurt (fermented dairy) originated…
Heart imbalances in TCM include angina (heart attacks); blood clots; irregular heartbeat / “A-Fib”; hypertension (high blood pressure); and also, sometimes, insomnia and anxiety. The amount of mis-information about your heart is astounding. Cholesterol is just one of those. In TCM, the Heart is the “Emperor” of the organs. Some acupuncturists believe you only needle the Heart meridian if absolutely…
Milk has always been ubiquitous to the grocery list, but now, we’re all so confused about what milk to drink. From lactose intolerance, farmers going to jail for selling raw milk, and just not knowing what to get at the store, it can stir up the emotions. Raw milk is where it’s at. Unfortunately it’s a little hard…