Mother Nature's Acupuncture and Chinese Herbswellness
How to Stay Healthy in Winter
Just like how millions of cells make up one organism, human beings are the tiny cells that make up the universe. We must abide by the changes of nature, instead of going against it; we must interact with the millions of organisms in the world, instead of solely paying attention to our own needs. As […]
Autumn is the Perfect Time to Care for Your Lungs
Did you know? Autumn is the time of year when the lungs are the most active, when they are in the most optimal condition. We can take advantage of this time to nurture our lungs, to give them any necessary attention and care. According to Chinese medicine, the lungs have two primary functions: one is to “release”, […]
How to Keep Yourself Healthy During the Springtime
When the frost melts away and the cold disappears, animals wake from their sleep and life blooms everywhere. This kind of restoration occurs continuously during the springtime, and the vitality can be felt not only in nature, but in everyone’s body as well. This energy is better for our health than the best medicine, so we […]
Please Don’t Blame Your Nose for Your Rhinitis
Rhinitis is one of the most common chronic conditions of today; although it only brings small discomforts, the illness itself is hard to eliminate entirely. Especially with allergy-induced rhinitis, one must completely change the nature of one’s body, in order to have some hope of treating the illness. It’s important to know that rhinitis isn’t […]
An Exercise for Stronger Kidneys and Longevity
The kidneys, in addition to their normal blood purification functions, store the vital energy (essence) for the body. Vital energy is essential to life itself. To the degree that vital energy leaves the body, the body slowly dies. To the degree that vital energy increases in the body, the body thrives. Kidneys are vital to every other […]
An Longevity Herb – Morinda Root
In Chinese History, most Chinese Emperors have a relatively short life. From Chinese medicine point of view, their short lives were results of their involvement in hectic politics and their excessive indulgence in sex. (As you may know, ancient Chinese emperors are entitled to have dozens of wives). Both took their toll – physically and […]
Now Bill Clinton is a Vegan, is that Healthful?
Bill Clinton’s hamburger days are behind him, he says. Former President Clinton now considers himself a vegan. In his interview with CNN’s Dr. Gupta, Bill Clinton says that now he consumes no meat, no dairy, no eggs, almost no oil. He’s dropped more than 20 pounds, and he says he’s healthier than ever. “All my blood […]
Losing Weight Should be like a Pleasant Journey
Many people have unusually low self-esteem and low spirit just because they don’t have slim figures. Some feel that it’s merely their figures that cost them their lifetime of happiness—from marriage, family, friendship and career to affecting fate entirely. Often times being overweight or obese takes away their joy, success and even opportunities. This is truly a […]