Natural Treatment for Menopause
What is Menopause? Menopause ('menses pauses') is the stage of a woman’s life when she ceases to ovulate. A woman leaves one stage of life and begins what can become the greatest era of her life. The menopausal stage can last for just a few months or can happen over a period of several years. During this time, a woman’s body must...
How Chinese Cupping Can Help Your Skin
Last month we posted about the energetics of fall and the influence that autumn dryness could have on our health. We focused mostly on internal health conditions such as cough and constipation. As it was a topic unto its own, we left out one of the organs most affected by dryness: the skin. Diet, herbs, and acupuncture are phenomenal...
20 Natural Tips to Prevent Breast Cancer and Balance Hormones
Breast cancer is probably one of the most publicized and researched cancers around. It is the most common cancer affecting women. If you have breast cancer or someone you love does, I feel for you. It takes tremendous strength to be on either side of this devastating disease. Breast cancer is unique because there is a huge hormonal...
Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss: Causes and Approaches
First off, I’m deeply sorry if you have experienced a miscarriage. Despite it being common, that fact only helps so much in coping with the loss and consequent fears that come with it. This article is not an aggregate of statistics to help you understand your likelihood of miscarrying. It is simply an effort to help you understand the...
Not All Gluten Free Foods Are Healthy
How many people do you know who are “gluten free”? Some people follow gluten free diets for health reasons – either because they have a sensitive digestive system or because they have a diagnosed Celiac disease. (For more on this topic, read our blog “What’s the Deal with Gluten Free?”) However, gluten free has also become a...
How to Strengthen Immunity Naturally to Prevent Cold, Flu, and Allergies
The fall season is a popular time to focus on strengthening the immune system to prevent cold and flu, and treat allergies. You may have seen signs at the pharmacy for the flu shot or advertisements of various antihistamines. However, by following simple health guidelines culled from Eastern medical wisdom, you can learn how to naturally...
Benefits of Prenatal Yoga
The benefits of yoga are far-reaching. In an hour of downward facing dogs, sun salutations, and other poses, we can exercise while releasing stress and becoming more mindful. Specifically, there are exceptional benefits to the practice of yoga for pregnant women. Prenatal Yoga is designed to build strength and flexibility in your body to...
Nutrition and Cancer: Can you “starve” cancer?
Dominant cancer theory is based on genetics: that is why Angelina Jolie had a double mastectomy - she showed positive for a genetic mutation deemed the breast cancer “gene.” There are also other theories (and case histories of miraculous remission) that beg to differ with cancer as a fatalistic “you were born with it” idea....
