Coasting through the darkest days
Winter is a time of year that can feel bleak for many of us, despite the boost the holidays bring. Or perhaps even because of them! The days are dark and cold, and good habits are frequently pushed aside as we enjoy the feasts and splurges of the season. The cold weather often aggravates nagging joint pains, and our good intentions can...
The Scoop on Scary Food Additives
From sodium nitrate to high fructose corn syrup, there’s a lot of nasty, scary food additives out there that should be avoided. But there’s also a lot of misinformation, too. It’s good to be aware of and know the facts of the common food additives and preservatives we come across on a daily basis. Some are quite serious,...
Adrenaline Dominance: The Significant Impact It Has On Your Health
Adrenaline is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. There are two reasons for adrenaline to be released: one is in response to stress, and the other is to ensure that the brain has received enough sugar (glucose). The body uses adrenaline as an aid to create an increase in glucose from protein, as well as stimulate the release of...
Pediatric Acupuncture to Treat Developmental Delays in Children
While acupuncture is one of the methods of Chinese Medicine, it’s more often thought of as being used on adults. However, Chinese Medicine also offers pediatric acupuncture, traditionally called Shonishin, which translates as: Shonishin = Sho (“little”) + ni (“children”) + shin (“needle”) This Shonishin...
Acupuncture and Moxibustion: The Best Natural Anti-aging Systems
Facial acupuncture and cosmetic acupuncture has been a part of Chinese Medicine for ages. (Pun intended.) In fact, Mei Zhen, as it’s called, was first used by the Sung Dynasty empress around 960-1279 AD. The good news? You don’t have to be an empress (or emperor) to experience the full range of effects acupuncture can offer to...
Food Sensitivities: Why You Should Consider the Alcat Test
Healthy or not, not all foods agree with everyone. Sometimes you can pinpoint the exact culprit that made you gassy. Other times, you may have absolutely no idea why you broke out in a horrible itchy rash. In fact, it can even be harder to detect when some reactions only rear their ugly head hours or even days later. So instead of...
Sip Up: The Best Teas For Your Health
We drink tea to calm the nerves or to soothe the throat. We even drink cold-brewed teas to refresh ourselves on warm summer days. But there’s so much more to tea than coating our throats and staying hydrated. While most teas provide the common benefit of nourishment, some slight nuances between them aim to provide certain types...
The Skinny on Sweeteners and Sugar Substitutes
Anyone who has ever wanted to reduce their sugar intake has considered a sugar substitute. But guess what? Not all alternative sweeteners are created equal. Do you truly know what you’re sweetening your tea with or drizzling over that yogurt? Let’s explore some of the common alternative sweeteners found on the shelves today and...
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