by jodi | Apr 13, 2022 | Blog
Think of being able to live at the age of 90 to 100 with literally no health problems. People who are living this lifestyle don’t take pharmaceuticals, they take walks around your neighborhood with little or no stiffness and their memory is surprisingly intact for the...
by jodi | Feb 10, 2014 | Alternative Medicine, Blog, Health Tips
Over 50 million Americans suffer from , a disease which occurs when the body’s immune system attacks healthy tissue. Autoimmune disorders include rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, thyroid disease, Addison’s disease, pernicious anemia, celiac disease, multiple...
by jodi | Jan 19, 2014 | Alternative Medicine, Blog
Chinese medicine was designed to bring the health of an individual back into equilibrium. Acupuncture gives the body the necessary tools it needs to restore health. If the organs of elimination are open, acupuncture may push the system to detoxify toxins help in the...
by jodi | Sep 9, 2013 | Alternative Medicine, Blog, Health Tips
1. Get Outside – Fall can be a treat for the senses: the crisp air, apple picking, pumpkin carving, a gorgeous canopy of fall foliage, and the crunch of leaves underfoot. These months are a great time to exercise outdoors and enjoy cooler temperatures....
by jodi | Aug 3, 2013 | Alternative Medicine, Blog, Health Tips
Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for literally thousands of years. Today, in the western world, it’s being rediscovered as a powerful adaptogenic herb with a remarkable ability to balance and boost immune...
by jodi | Jun 8, 2013 | Alternative Medicine, Blog
After a long cold winter, it’s hard to imagine we would be bothered by heat. As recent Bay Area temperatures dip into the triple digits, we can keep cool with diet and exercise. Summer correlates to the Fire Element and is the most yang, masculine and active of...