Flu season prevention

Todays topic focuses on a recently-asked question about flu season prevention tips and Chinese herbal recommendations. Influenza is an exterior pathogen that is carried thru the wind and enters either thru the skin (wind-cold) or the nose and mouth (wind-heat). Wind-Cold enters thru the skin and impairs the function of the lung and affects the

Nutrition input

Comprehensive Nutrition information! Want to know what to eat and how the foods you’re already eating will help? I can’t think of a better more comprehensive list. Click here! MEATS Five element differentiation Wood-chicken Fire-lamb Earth-cow Metal-venison Water-pig Beef: neutral, sweet, Sp & St Qi & Blood Tonic Lamb: warm, sweet, Sp, Ki, Qi Tonic,

Blood deficiency

Functions of blood: Nourishes the body Moistens the tissues (eyes, tendons, ligaments, skin, hair, tongue) Provides material foundation for mind (anchors the mind so it can flourish) If one does not have enough blood the mind can become restless, anxious, sleepless, irritable, and dissatisfied. Symptoms such as numbness, dizziness, and palpitations can occur. As well,

Atherosclerosis

These are some papers I have written during my graduate studies at World Medicine Institute. I am including them for your educational pleasure: Atherosclerosis: The link between sugar, stress, high cholesterol, and the formation of atheromas (plaques). Androgenetic Alopecia: Exploring causes and psychological effects of pattern-baldness with a Western and Chinese Medicine approach.