Astragalus has been used in Asia for more than 3,000 years to strengthen vitality and prevent illness, especially colds and flu. It has been found to stimulate the body's own production of interferon, a powerful immune protein that increases your ability to fight infectious disease. It can also restore healthy immune function despite physical, chemical [...]
While cold is recommended for the surface of the body, cold on the inside can be harmful. Most food and drink should be consumed either at room temperature or close to body temperature. Think about it: a glass of ice water is about 35 degrees Fahrenheit, a differential of more than 60 degrees with the [...]
The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Medicine states that a superior practitioner treats disease before it occurs, while an inferior practitioner treats disease after it has manifested. To achieve longevity you must not only implement anti-aging measures but also prevent disease, this means detecting illness at its earliest stage in addition to the annual physical exams [...]
Okay, here's a recipe I cook regularly! Its fast, simple and so YUMMY too! Here's what you'll need, and always you can improvise....All ingredients are organic and from either Sprouts, Mothers or Wholefoods Market) Bean patties (1 per person) Sprouts brand bean patties Organic corn tortillas Tomatoes, black olives, fresh cilantro, yellow onion or green [...]
Well, its official.... I've finally moved back to the beach from the countryside! I grew up at the beach, but moved away many moons ago. I've always dream't of coming back, and I'm finally here in Carlsbad, California! I wasn't sure how I would take to living back in the city again, initially, but I [...]
According to the book "Mad Cow" by H. Lyman, meat kills! Period! And that's us he's talking about! He writes "meat kills us just as dead as tobacco kills us, but far more frequently. It is far and away the number one cause of death and disease in America. One out of every two Americans [...]
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is a major multi-tasker. This powerful liquid can improve your health from the inside out, from digestive improvements to skin and hair growth. There are numerous advantages to taking a daily small dose of ACV. What’s more, this natural remedy can work wonders on your home, pets, and cooking as well! [...]
Chocolate!! Who doesn't love it right! Well, if you do and perhaps even crave it at certain times of the month, then why not have it?? Oh, because its so bad for us right? WRONG!! Cacao is actually very good for us because it contains many nutrients and antioxidants that help the body function as [...]
We can check in with ourselves daily by asking ourselves..."Will I want to lie in the bed that I am making?"
Most of us think of our bodies and homes as clean, sanitary places where parasites cannot survive or thrive, but recent studies found that 85% of U.S. adults have at least one form of intestinal or organ parasite living in their bodies. Tapeworms, for instance can be contracted from eating insufficiently cooked meats (especially beef, [...]
