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March is National Nutrition Month: Popular Diets Explained
By Dr. Mary MacDonald, ND March is National Nutrition Month! It can be difficult to wade through the many popular diets we see in the media. In this article, I will break down some popular nutritional programs, highlighting the potential benefits of each. I...
March is National Nutrition Month: Popular Diets Explained
By Dr. Mary MacDonald, ND March is National Nutrition Month! It can be difficult to wade through the many popular diets we see in the media. In this article, I will break down some popular nutritional programs, highlighting the potential benefits of each. I will also provide you with some recommendations to decrease your sugar intake. Mediterranean Diet: emphasizes increased consumption...
Cold & Flu Prevention: The Key is Sleep
We’re making a close on cold and flu season but many are still fighting the battle. I'm going to focus on how sleep is connected to this. Before I get into the "how" let's back up and look at how and why we catch colds and flus. We do not get colds and flus because we...
A Three Part Series: Anxiety and Depression in Traditional Chinese Medicine
A THREE PART SERIES OF LIFESTYLE, FOODS, SELF CARE TIPS AND TCM PATTERNS TO HEAL FROM THE INSIDE OUT Part one – The Basics: Daily Practices and Lifestyle tips TCM is very holistic in its approach – everything from how we feel and think to what we eat and how we live...
Acupuncture Point for Congestion
Most cold and flus result in a stuffed up nose, nasal discharge or phlegm. You can use the acupuncture point 'Large Intestine 20' to clear out your nasal passages. Originally known as Ying Xiang, the name "Welcome Fragrance" indicates that this point is used to...
Baby it’s cold outside!
Cold and flu season is upon us and as hard as we try to stay healthy, most of us get run over by a cold at some point or another during the year. Having a cold isn't a 'bad' thing (although it doesn't feel great!). Sometimes it's your body's way of detoxifying and...
I’ve got chills…and they’re multiplying!
Boost your qi, build your blood and kick that cold to the curb with this broth recipe, perfect for the common cold with chills and clear runny nose (no fever). Recipe: 1-2 inch piece of Fresh Ginger sliced thinly 4 Green onions sliced into medium sized pieces 1-2...
Sore Throat & Fever Tea: The “UGH I’m sick!”
This tea is great for anyone with that throat that feels like you swallowed glass pieces and you could heat the entire house on your own without the furnace. We’d call this the wind heat type of common cold in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Tea Recipe: 2 tbsp...
Roasted Holiday Nuts
My family is always looking for something to snack on over the holidays and this snack satisfies those with both salty and sweet cravings. Rosemary is the star of this recipe and it’s a great herb for digestion. Rosemary has been use for stomach problems such as...
“Bitter’s better” Holiday digestive cocktail
The holidays bring with it plenty of festive cheer and treats in the form of spirits, wine, rich foods, and desserts. The indulgence can feed the soul and spirit, as we celebrate whatever it is we believe in. To help you digest all of the holiday's festivities, we've...
Cultivating Gratitude
As we are fully immersed in the holiday season, the feeling of gratitude is easy to conjure for many -being surrounded by love ones, embracing the giving spirit and helping those in need or giving back to the community. But for many, the holiday season brings about...
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